Di Shui Shi (Earth over Water)
Upper: Kun / Lower: Kan
Earth
Leading the Multitude
Correctness brings good fortune. For the elder, good fortune; no blame.
There is water within the earth: Shi; the noble person thus embraces the people and nurtures the multitude. — The earth contains flowing water, symbolizing the image of an army; the noble person should embrace the people with tolerant virtue and gather the multitude.
The Shi hexagram symbolizes an army and the masses, representing the act of leading people with the right way. In career matters, teamwork is crucial, requiring a leader of both virtue and ability; in relationships, mutual tolerance and understanding are needed; in decision-making, one should follow the right way, employ the worthy, and success can be achieved.
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