The Army

A time for organised, disciplined effort behind a clear purpose and trustworthy leadership.

• 初六 · Line 1
  師出以律，否臧，凶。
  The first SIX, divided, shows the host going forth according to the rules (for such a movement). If these be not good, there will be evil.
  象曰：師出以律；失律，凶也。
• 九二 · Line 2
  在師中吉，无咎；王三錫命。
  The second NINE, undivided, shows (the leader) in the midst of the host. There will be good fortune and no error. The king has thrice conveyed to him the orders (of his favour).
  象曰：在師中吉，承天寵也。王三錫命，懷萬邦也。
• 六三 · Line 3
  師或輿尸，凶。
  The third SIX, divided, shows how the host may, possibly, have many inefficient leaders. There will be evil.
  象曰：師或輿尸，大无功也。
• 六四 · Line 4
  師左次，无咎。
  The fourth SIX, divided, shows the host in retreat. There is no error.
  象曰：左次无咎，未失常也。
• 六五 · Line 5
  田有禽，利執言，无咎。長子帥師，弟子輿尸，貞凶。
  The fifth SIX, divided, shows birds in the fields, which it will be advantageous to seize (and destroy). In that case there will be no error. If the oldest son leads the host, and younger men (idly occupy offices assigned to them), however firm and correct he may be, there will be evil.
  象曰：長子帥師，以中行也。弟子輿尸，使不當也。
• 上六 · Line 6
  大君有命，開國承家，小人勿用。
  The topmost SIX, divided, shows the great ruler delivering his charges, (appointing some) to be rulers of states, and others to undertake the headship of clans; but small men should not be employed (in such positions).
  象曰：大君有命，以正功也。小人勿用，必亂邦也。