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Hexagram:
07. The Multitude
Also known as:
The Army, Tension and Resolution, Struggle for Understanding, Challenge of Differences, The Path of Negotiation, Balancing Forces, Seeking Common Ground, Awareness of Opposition, Clarity Through Dialogue, Learning from Disagreement.
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Drawn as
Energy
Duality
Trigram
Dynamic
Polarity
Meaning
Upper
6
5
4
Yin
Yin
Yin
Feminine
Feminine
Earth
Feminine
Mother
Mature Yin
Feeling
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3
Lower
2
1
Yin
Yang
Yin
Feminine
Masculine
Water
Feminine
Middle Son
Immature Yang
Improvisation
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English Name
Chinese Name
Hanzi
Pinyin
Action
Hexagram:
卦 Guà
Hidden Influence:
互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)
Underlying Cause:
綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)
07. The Multitude
師
shī
Uphold
24. Returning
復
tóng rén
Go back
13. Fellowship
同人
fu / fù
Socialize
Expression:
Affirmation:
I lead
I lead with courage and purpose, drawing strength from unity and discipline. I trust in my ability to inspire and guide others, knowing that together we can achieve great things.
Image (Legge):
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.
Judgement (Legge):
The Army. The army needs perseverance and a strong man. Good fortune without blame.
Overall meaning:
The Army, represents the themes of organization, leadership, and collective effort. It suggests a time when strategic planning, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose are needed to achieve a common goal. This hexagram emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation, encouraging you to lead with clarity, authority, and fairness. It is a call to mobilize resources, focus energy, and guide others toward a shared objective with wisdom and determination.
Recognize the power of collective strength and effective leadership in overcoming challenges and achieving success. It reminds you that progress often requires more than just individual effort—it requires the coordination of a group, clear direction, and the ability to inspire trust and loyalty. By embodying the qualities of a wise and just leader, you can harness the energy of the group and direct it toward positive outcomes.
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Line 1:
Embarking / Initiating
Indicates that an action, like an army going forth, should be carried out following established rules and proper guidance. If these guidelines are not followed correctly, the endeavor will lead to trouble or negative consequences.
Line 2:
Discovery / Inner Harmony
Represents a leader who is at the center of their army, guiding with strength and wisdom. This alignment brings good fortune and avoids mistakes, as the leader's concern for the well-being of all people fosters unity and success.
Line 3:
Gateway /
Portal
Warns of the danger of having too many weak or ineffective leaders within an army or group. This lack of strong leadership leads to disorganization and confusion, resulting in negative outcomes or failure.
Line 4:
Showing up / Approach
Depicts a situation where the army is in retreat, suggesting a strategic withdrawal. This decision is wise and appropriate for the circumstances, and therefore, it is not considered a mistake.
Line 5:
External Focus /
Periphery
Suggests that taking decisive action, like capturing and removing birds from a field, is necessary to avoid mistakes. However, if leadership is unbalanced—where a capable leader takes charge but those in lesser positions neglect their duties—problems and negative outcomes will still arise, despite the leader's firmness and correctness.
Line 6:
Pinnacle / Breakthrough Awaits
Depicts a great ruler wisely delegating responsibilities by appointing capable leaders to govern states and head clans. However, it warns against placing unqualified or inferior individuals in these important roles, as doing so could lead to disorder and failure.
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Upright Hexagram
Rotated 90° counter clockwise
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Binary Number Created:
000010
7
Binary:
000010
Structure:
Unicode decimal:
Non-Core Gua
19910
Unicode point:
U+4DC6
Sector:
264.375 to 270
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