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Traditional Reading of I Ching Hexagram 7, The Army |
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I Ching Hexagram 7
The hexagram 7 of the I Ching, The Army, consists of Earth on the top and Water on the bottom. Water has a dangerous nature and is situated beneath the Earth. This hexagram depicts then the possibility of a sudden outbreak of flood. This can be understood as the power of an Army, which remains hidden in peace. The hexagram symbolizes, therefore, a strong power which must be seldom used. We must have a very good reason liberate it. It should also be noted that in order not to produce pure violence, this liberation should be controled by a strong discipline.
Quick guide for interpretation
We must keep a persevering and enthusiastic attitude towards a dangerous situation.
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The two trigrams
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Top: The Receptive |
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Atributes:
Generous, abandoned, receiving, protector, preparing the new to come.
Image: The Earth, the Space. |
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Atributes:
Dangerous, hidden, witty, nutrient, sensible, passage through the least resistant element.
Image: The Water, the Cloud, the Abyss.
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I Ching Hexagram 6 |
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I Ching Hexagram 8 |
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