Hexagram 07 – The Army – Rich I Ching

Hexagram 07 – The Army – Rich I Ching

“Success Comes Galloping” – Everything Falls into Place “Success arrives with the horse”, symbolizing swift and assured victory. It signifies that when conditions are favorable and opportunities are ripe, success follows effortlessly.

The Hexagram “Sư” (師) – The Power of Collective Strength

“Sư” means “the masses”, invincible and unstoppable. It embodies the idea of immediate success when all necessary elements align. This is not mere luck; rather, it is the culmination of efforts from many individuals, generations, and contributing factors—you are simply the one reaping the rewards.

In the I Ching, the hexagram Sư represents the mobilization of an army for battle. The text describes it as “Water flowing within the earth”—a forceful momentum. Water, when controlled, nurtures the land, but uncontrolled, it becomes a destructive flood. This serves as a metaphor: to achieve

great success, one must leverage the strength, resources, and expertise of many.

However, managing a large force without discipline leads to chaos.

In business, if funds and personnel are not properly managed, losses are inevitable. A disorganized army with undisciplined soldiers is doomed, just as a business with negligent employees or disengaged partners is bound to fail.

Wealth & Fortune Prediction

Your financial success depends on your ability to harness the strengths of others. The key question is: will you struggle alone, or will you collaborate with like-minded individuals?

This hexagram favors those who build alliances and work in synergy rather than those who operate in isolation. “The business world is like a battlefield”—to thrive, seek partners who share your vision, complement your abilities, and whom you can trust.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”