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On May 2, 2010 at 1:03 PM
How can I free myself from this seemingly hopeless situation?
and received a response of:
7 Armies
The Statement of the first hexagram
Armies must be steadfast.
With a great leader
they will find fortune.
They must remain without fault.
The changing lines
The fifth line:
There are birds in the field. Catch them!
No fault when the eldest one
commands armies, but if it is a trainee-
carts of corpses and pure misfortune.
The sixth line:
The great prince takes command.
He founds a country
and supports the clans.
He does not employ petty people.
59 Spreading
The Statement of the second hexagram
Spreading.
The king draws near to the temple.
Advance across the great river.
Gainful purity.
The Image of the first hexagram
The earth's center
is filled with water.
The noble one supports
the people and cares for
everyone.
The Image of the second hexagram
Wind moving above water:
spreading.
The ancient kings made
sacrificial offerings to God
and established temples.