The I Ching Speaks!

     7.   Shih / The Army

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          ---- ----     above     K'un   The Receptive, Earth
          ---- ----
          ---- ----
          ----------     below     K'an   The Abysmal, Water
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     The Judgement

          The Army. The army needs perseverance
          And a strong man.
          Good fortune without blame.

     The Image

          In the middle of the earth is water:
          The image of the Army.
          Thus the superior man increases his masses
          By generosity toward the people.

     The Lines

          Six at the beginning means:
          An army must set forth in proper order.
          If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.

          Six in the fourth place means:
          The army retreats. No blame.

          Six at the top means:
          The great prince issues commands,
          Founds states, vests families with fiefs.
          Inferior people should not be employed.


     38.  K'uei / Opposition

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          ---- ----     above     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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          ---- ----
          ----------     below     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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     The Judgement

          Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.

     The Image

          Above, fire; below, the lake:
          The image of Opposition.
          Thus amid all fellowship
          The superior man retains his individuality.