HEXAGRAM 7

HOSTILITY

 

KEY:  AUTHORITY

 

MAIN COMMENTARY

 

Hexagram 7 depicts an experienced mature army general surrounded by his loyal troops.  A person with the authority to establish order with a clear purpose and overcome challenges is needed to succeed. Winning or losing depends on strategic thinking and planning before taking action and if it’s a losing battle its better to retreat. 

 

It’s important to gather qualified and reliable people around you - partners, friends or a team who have the same goals, are in agreement, cooperative and trustworthy. 

 

Hexagram 7 can also represent a police officer, security guard or manager. 

 

In business or relationships there needs to be discipline and structure. There should be military like discipline with established rigid routines, obedience and high personal standards. You either need to structure your daily life and habits or overcome challanges  or you will constantly experience defeat and empty victories. 

 

HEXAGRAM 7

HOSTILITY

 

LINES ANALYSIS

 

LINE 1

Any attempt to become involved in something like a relationship, project or enterprise that requires cooperation and  team effort requires strict discipline, proper rules, and clear planning from the very start.  Failing to establish set boundaries and order from the start leads to failure. 

 

LINE 2

A leader is directly involved and hands-on in the middle of their team and achieves great success. They are rewarded and promoted.

 

LINE 3

When incompetent people are in charge it leads to failure. This is a chaotic situation where order has broken down.

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LINE 4

When faced with overwhelming opposition or a hopeless situation, strategic retreat is the only correct action. Don’t fight a losing battle. 

 

LINE 5

A threat must be dealt with properly by an experienced mature leader to have good results. Only competent people should lead, while others should support. Do not allow inexperienced, inferior people to manage a crisis.

 

LINE 6

The conflict or crisis is over, and it is time to distribute rewards to whoever deserves it and let go of unqualified people. True leaders must appoint capable people to leadership roles and avoid employing small-minded or unqualified people, as this leads to future misfortune.