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7. The Army
Judgment of Hexagram 7 – Integrity – Shih
This particular choice reveals you must maintain strict discipline of people under you, to succeed. However, you should not use force to maintain this discipline, rather attempt to constantly motivate those working with you, and ultimately, win their hearts.
In any case, you and your co-workers should always avoid open conflict, except as a last resort.
Image of Hexagram 7 – Integrity – Shih
The implicit imagery here is of groundwater residing on the earth’s surface. This means that people under you can always wage war if the need arises. However, you should love them and see to their financial success, if you want them to be loyal to you, and fight for you in case of a major crisis.
8. Holding Together (Union)
Judgment of Hexagram 8 – Holding Together – Pi
This means that you should realize the fact that all of you should unite together and work on the same level to achieve success jointly. However, at the same time, you should understand that this unity can only be achieved when it revolves around a central figure. As such, this can only be achieved if this leader has the proper consistency and strength of character.
Image of Hexagram 8 – Holding Together – Pi
The image reflects water filling up all empty spaces on the surface of the earth. Similarly, you can see that the basic power that exists in any union arises from the fact that subordinates and their superiors are united together. This way you as an individual can feel yourself to be part of a whole.
9. The Taming Power of the Small
Judgment of Hexagram 9 – Attention To Detail – Hsiao Ch’u
This reflects the fact that although the path of life will ultimately lead to final success, there are still obstacles along the way. You still do not possess either the strength or the resources to fight them; hence you should try and restrain them by friendly persuasion. Firm determination within and adaptability outside should be your strengths at the moment.
Image of Hexagram 9 – Attention To Detail – Hsiao Ch’u
This imagery is of the wind blowing through the clouds. The wind has the power to move the clouds but does not have any lasting influence since it does not possess a tangible form. As such, since you are unable to do much about the obstacles in your way, you should try to gently restrain them.
10. Treading (Conduct)
Judgment of Hexagram 10 – Correct Conduct – Lu
You have to accept that strong and weak personalities exist side by side in our lives. As such, you will be unable to manage people who are inflexible by nature. The only way out is to behave with dignity and self-respect. This way your pleasant behavior will succeed even with unmanageable people.
Image of Hexagram 10 – Correct Conduct – Lu
This image reflects heaven and the lake, which are in two different planes. Similarly, it would be best if you realized that there will be differences between categories of people. Still, if this categorization is based on internal evaluation, then this will lead to a more controlled society.
11. Peace
Judgment of Hexagram 11 – Peace – T’ai
This means that the weaker elements of society become subservient to the stronger and more enlightened beings. Thus you have better chances of peace and harmony, and in this way, success is achieved. Peace and blessing are also necessary for the inner stability of character.
Image of Hexagram 11 – Peace – T’ai
Here you will see heaven and earth coexisting together, which means that peace and harmony is maintained. You must control your activities in such a manner that they remain in constant harmony with nature, and in this way, peace and prosperity are gained. The increased productivity of nature spells success for mankind.
12. Standstill (Stagnation)
Judgment of Hexagram 12 – Stagnation – P’i
In this situation, you have a crisis in your hands when you find that the people, who are your subordinates, can no longer be controlled. There is thus no relation maintained with them. However, although your power of influence no longer exists, you remain firm in your principles.
Image of Hexagram 12 – Stagnation – P’i
This reflects that mutual mistrust prevails in society since the influence of inferior people prevails. In this situation, since the superior beings cannot control them, they rather decide to withdraw into seclusion from society, although they remain firm in their principles.
See Also:
- 64 I Ching Hexagrams
- Hexagram 1
- Hexagram 2
- IChing Hexagram 3
- Hexagram 4
- Hexagram 5
- I Ching Hexagram 6
- Hexagram 7
- Hexagram 8
- I-Ching Hexagram 9
- Hexagram 10
- Hexagram 11
- Yijing Hexagram 12
- Hexagram 13
- Hexagram 14
- Yi Jing Hexagram 15
- Hexagram 16
- Hexagram 17
- I Ching Hexagram 18
- Hexagram 19
- Hexagram 20
- Hexagram 21
- IChing Hexagram 22
- Hexagram 23
- Hexagram 24
- I-Ching Hexagram 25
- Hexagram 26
- Hexagram 27
- Yijing Hexagram 28
- Hexagram 29
- Hexagram 30
- Yi Jing Hexagram 31
- Hexagram 32
- Hexagram 33
- I Ching Hexagram 34
- Hexagram 35
- Hexagram 36
- IChing Hexagram 37
- Hexagram 38
- Hexagram 39
- I-Ching Hexagram 40
- Hexagram 41
- Hexagram 42
- Yi Jing Hexagram 43
- Hexagram 44
- Hexagram 45
- Yijing Hexagram 46
- Chinese Hexagram 47
- Hexagram 48
- Hexagram 49
- Yi-Jing Hexagram 50
- Hexagram 51
- Hexagram 52
- I Ching Hexagram 53
- Hexagram 54
- Hexagram 55
- IChing Hexagram 56
- Hexagram 57
- Hexagram 58
- I-Ching Hexagram 59
- Hexagram 60
- Hexagram 61
- Yi Jing Hexagram 62
- Hexagram 63
- Hexagram 64
- I Ching and the 64 Hexagrams – Judgment and Image
- I Ching – Book Of Fortune