地水師
Core Insight
地水師 — Hexagram 7
The Army needs a steady, righteous leader and discipline. Without these, even a just cause turns to misfortune. The mass moves only as well as the one who carries it.
The Image
地中有水，師；君子以容民畜眾。
The Image of The Army: hold people together through discipline, capacity, and care for the many. Treat the image as practical discipline, not decoration: let it shape the next concrete choice.
Shifting lines
初爻
At the beginning of The Army, keep the move small. Clarify the real question before seeking momentum.
二爻
A steadier position appears. Accept help, test the facts, and choose the next step that can be repeated.
三爻
Pressure rises in The Army. Do not make the tension theatrical; name the risk and reduce the unnecessary load.
四爻
The situation nears a threshold. Recheck motives, adjust the method, and avoid forcing a premature outcome.
五爻
This is the governing line of The Army. Act from the clearest principle and make the decision useful to others.
上爻
The pattern is reaching its limit. Complete what can be completed, release excess, and prepare for the next change.