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Hexagram Seven Your symbol is Hexagram seven, leadership. To be an effective leader, one should train the members of the group to be mature and responsible. Similarly, the commander of an army must be able to trust the soldiers and rely on them to make decisions and carry out orders. The first line, yin, shows that harmony in the group is essential. If an army is disorderly, it cannot fight properly, even for a noble cause. The second line, yang, shows the leader involved in the action, giving out orders side by side with the troops. His or her participation encourages the other group members. The third line, yin, compares the misfortune of losing a soldier in battle to the unfortunate situation of losing a group member or leader who chooses to act foolishly. The fourth line, yin, shows the army resting at a camp in the distance. The wise leader treats people well and encourages team members to balance work and rest. There is no fault in this. The fifth line, yin, shows rodents destroying crops. Immature leaders would lose soldiers even on such an easy assignment. Never appoint an unfit person to any job. The sixth line, yin, shows a great ruler choosing his/her heads of state. If he or she appoints greedy, inept assistants, the people will loose respect and the country will fall into disorder. To the reader: In all of the hexagrams, at least one of the lines may predict bad results, but that does NOT mean you are destined to get that result. The meaning is that you need to study the action-reaction to see what could go wrong. From there, focus on the positive outcomes in other lines. Study how different attitudes lead to better outcomes. Your future is in your hands. Consult the I Ching for ideas that lead to clear thinking and positive mental attitude. The I Ching teaches you to flow with changes. Create positive change from the inside through conscious living. Take the time to reflect on your attitudes and ideas. You are invited to read a new book on positive thinking, posted free at this site: click here to read "Dreaming Peace: Your Thoughts Can Change the World," by Nori Muster. exit |