师卦,卦象是地下有水。
地下水代表隐藏着的众多宝贵资源。所以占得此卦之人,如果是知识丰富、阅历深厚之人,并且想要做一些正义、美好的事业,将会成为一个行业的领袖:最好、最强!
占得此卦之人,由于具有远见卓识,心怀正义,并且善于发掘、发挥潜在的可能性,汇聚、团结多种资源何力量。所以可以得到多方支持、拥护,将会做大、做强事业,天下闻名,下属爱戴,吉祥,没有任何过错。
一、师卦概述
卦名:师(shī)
卦象:地水师 ☷☵(上坤下坎)
卦序:第7卦
主旨:组织、领导、用人、秩序、应对冲突的智慧
卦象含义:
上坤(地):柔顺包容
下坎(水):险难重重
水在地下、危险潜伏,地则广纳万物,如同军队处于困境中,需要有组织、纪律和领导。
二、卦辞解析
师,贞,丈人吉,无咎。
通俗解读:
“师”:原义为军队,引申为组织、集体、团队。
“贞”:正固,坚持正道。
“丈人吉”:德高望重的老者领导团队吉祥,象征合适的领导者。
“无咎”:不会有过失,只要有德之人带领,就不会出错。
卦辞智慧:
**师卦之道,是团队之道、领导之道。**当人身处险境(坎)中,唯有靠团队协作与合适的领导(坤之顺)才能脱困、成长。它教我们:
处险而不乱
团结有序,尊贤用能
领导者以德服人
三、六爻爻辞通解与现实应用
六爻反映了“带兵打仗”或“团队运作”的不同阶段,同时适用于家庭管理、职场带人、社交协调。
初六:师出以律,否臧凶。
含义:带兵要有纪律,若无制度规矩,必有凶险。
应用智慧:
家庭:父母教育孩子要有规则和界限,不能溺爱无度。
职场:新人管理小团队,要立规矩、明职责。
社交:社群组织、朋友聚会,若无秩序容易混乱。
九二:在师中,吉,无咎,王三锡命。
含义:身处队伍核心,秉持中正之道,深得上级信任。
应用智慧:
家庭:长子或家庭中坚,沉稳负责任,受父母信赖。
职场:中层管理者,得上级托付、下属拥护,是组织支柱。
社交:朋友圈中讲原则、愿担当的人,常是众人依靠。
六三:师或舆尸,凶。
含义:若军队混乱、上下不明,将陷入灾祸。
应用智慧:
家庭:父母失职或一方专断,家庭将失去平衡。
职场:领导无能或错用人,企业将陷入混乱。
社交:小团体内争权夺利,易破裂。
六四:师左次,无咎。
含义:军队迂回前进,非正面强攻,策略得当无咎。
应用智慧:
家庭:亲子冲突中,适当退让、旁敲侧击更易沟通。
职场:解决冲突时“迂回管理”,比硬碰硬更有效。
社交:面对争执时懂得缓和与退让,关系反而稳固。
六五:田有禽,利执言,无咎,长子帅师,弟子舆尸,贞凶。
含义:主帅得力则吉,副手无德则凶;核心在选对人、用对人。
应用智慧:
家庭:长子可承重任,弟弟若任性则生祸,提醒父母因材施教。
职场:用人要慎重,任用德才兼备者,避免小人当道。
社交:领导社群或活动,核心成员必须靠谱,才能顺利。
上六:大君有命,开国承家,小人勿用。
含义:国家要兴旺,必须用贤才,不能任用小人。
应用智慧:
家庭:家庭领袖(如长辈)若能礼贤下士,家业可兴。
职场:企业要发展,需识人用人,不让奸佞当道。
社交:朋友圈里,要远离挑拨离间的小人,亲近品德之人。
四、师卦的现代生活智慧
1. 在家庭中:
为父为母应如“丈人”,以德育子、以身作则;
家庭如一支“师”,需要分工、规矩、尊重;
兄弟姐妹之间要有长幼之序,避免“弟子舆尸”的乱象。
2. 在职场中:
用人有道:不是谁能力强就能带队,关键要看是否“贞正”、是否能得人心;
组织要有纪律,制度是基本保障;
中层是核心(九二):要既能承上又能启下,是组织稳固的关键;
处理问题讲策略:必要时“左次”而行,避免正面冲突。
3. 在社会交往中:
选朋友如选将,远离小人,亲近正直之人;
社交圈中的“组织者”或“领袖”角色,要秉持公心,才能被信服;
矛盾不可避免,关键是如何调解、如何引导大家朝共同目标走。
五、师卦的核心智慧总结
关键词 含义
纪律 团体必须有秩序和规则
德才兼备的领导 以德服人,才能带好队伍
策略与包容 不是每件事都要硬碰硬,柔中有刚更有效
上下有序 管理要有层级,分工明确
慎用人才 不能让小人居位,否则招致混乱
师卦告诉我们:
“带人如带兵,育人如布阵。”
无论家庭、公司还是社群,都有如军队一般的组织性、协同性和目标导向性。只有重视“德”、“秩序”、“用人之道”,才可能在复杂局势中取得胜利。
The Army: Symbolizes teamwork, discipline, and leadership. It advises organizing resources, following a clear strategy, and working cooperatively toward common goals.
Shi Gua, the hexagram represents water underground. Groundwater represents a hidden treasure trove of valuable resources. Therefore, if the person who occupies this hexagram is a person with rich knowledge and profound experience, and wants to do something just and beautiful, he will become the leader of an industry: the best and the strongest! People who occupy this hexagram have foresight and justice, so they can get support and support from many parties. They will make their career bigger and stronger, be famous all over the world, be loved by their subordinates, be auspicious, and have no faults. Recruit troops, do great things, and become famous all over the world!
Shi Gua, the hexagram represents water underground. Groundwater represents a hidden treasure trove of valuable resources. Therefore, if the person who occupies this hexagram is a person with rich knowledge and profound experience, and wants to do something just and beautiful, he will become the leader of an industry: the best and the strongest! People who occupy this hexagram have foresight and justice, so they can get support and support from many parties. They will make their career bigger and stronger, be famous all over the world, be loved by their subordinates, be auspicious, and have no faults. Recruit troops, do great things, and become famous all over the world!
大到带兵打仗,小到组建一个商业团队,乃至带领、管理一个旅游团,事先制定规章制度,做到纪律分明,是最重要的工作。否则就有失败、事故的风险。
做事要有章法、制度、纪律。否则就有凶险!
在一个团队中,做到中正、公平,就没有过错。
做到中正、公平有好运、吉祥,天道本来如此,自然会得到保佑。
如此带领团队,你的上司自然对你青睐有加。
你会一路高升,成为钦差大臣!
你心怀忠厚,万邦子民对你崇敬万分!
出兵打仗,是用武力、蛮力解决争端和问题。
用武力解决问题,自然会有伤亡和失败的危险,凶险!
可能死伤惨重,仍然劳而无功,必须慎而又慎!
如果遇到极大的阻力并且没有效果,可以考虑暂停、撤退,进行调整、反思,这样并没有过错。
这都是常规的做法,并不反常。
既然已经出动了兵马,排兵布阵,发动了战争,如果发现有险可守,有地可占,自然应该快速行动,手到擒来,抢占先机,没有过错,只会有利!
团队建设应该任人唯贤,而非盲目任用亲信!
带兵打仗、出征,不同于村霸、街霸,指挥儿子、亲戚欺负弱小乡民。
任人唯亲,好比是任命大儿子当元帅,小儿子负责粮草、善后工作,如此只会造成兵败如山倒,大车拉伤亡的局面,非常凶险!
师:部队和兵马,只能由贤明君主用于开疆辟地,保家卫国。如此才能创造丰功伟业!
小人、坏人不能擅用,否则有乱邦、危国之祸害!引来杀身之祸!
团队:商业领袖想要建立商业帝国和执行团队,自然不应该唯利是图,而应该立足于正道和服务。
如此才能做大、做强,打下厚实根基,立于不败之地。
It can be as big as leading troops to fight, as small as forming a business team, or even leading and managing a tourist group. Formulating rules and regulations in advance and maintaining strict discipline are the most important tasks. Otherwise there is a risk of failure and accidents.
There must be rules, systems, and discipline in doing things. Otherwise there is danger!
In a team, there is no fault if we are upright and fair.
Being upright and fair will bring good luck and auspiciousness. This is the way of heaven, and you will naturally be blessed.
If you lead the team in this way, your boss will naturally favor you.
You will rise all the way up and become an imperial envoy!
You have a loyal heart, and people from all countries respect you greatly!
Sending troops to fight is to use force and brute force to resolve disputes and problems.
Using force to solve problems will naturally involve the risk of casualties and failure. It’s dangerous!
You may suffer heavy casualties, but still work without success, so you must be cautious!
If you encounter great resistance and it doesn't work, you can consider pausing, retreating, adjusting, and reflecting. There is nothing wrong with this.
This is normal practice and not abnormal.
Now that the troops and horses have been dispatched, the troops have been arranged, and the war has been launched, if you find that there is danger to defend and land to occupy, you should naturally act quickly to seize the opportunity and seize the opportunity. There is no fault, it will only be beneficial!
Team building should be based on merit rather than blindly appointing cronies!
Leading troops to fight and go on expeditions is different from village bullies and street bullies, who command their sons and relatives to bully weak villagers.
Nepotism is like appointing the eldest son to be the marshal, while the younger son is responsible for food, grass, and follow-up work. This will only lead to a situation where the army is defeated like a mountain and the carts pull casualties. It is very dangerous!
Division: Troops and soldiers and horses can only be used by wise monarchs to open up new territories and protect the country. Only in this way can we create great achievements!
Villains and bad people cannot use it without permission, otherwise it will cause chaos and endanger the country! Causing death!
Team: Business leaders who want to build a business empire and an executive team should naturally not be profit-oriented, but should be based on integrity and service.
Only in this way can we become bigger and stronger, lay a solid foundation and remain invincible.
《师卦》(地水师,☷上☵下)是《易经》第七卦,其卦名“师”本义为军队、团队、组织,引申为秩序、纪律、服从、结构、领导等。在传统理解中,它关涉战争和统御,但如果我们用更高层次的视角来看,它实际提供了一套“关系中如何协调、治理、共同作战”的智慧框架。
在爱情与婚姻中,“师卦”的力量非常适用于:建立结构、应对冲突、维持秩序、共度危机、承担角色责任。当一段关系需要共同面对现实挑战(育儿、家庭压力、经济管理、沟通危机)时,师卦之道格外重要。
一、师卦基本信息与象征
卦象:上坤(地),下坎(水)
卦辞:师,贞,丈人吉,无咎。
象曰:地中有水,师。君子以容民畜众。
核心关键词:结构、纪律、责任、合作、指引、治理、共同面对困难
二、师卦智慧在爱情与婚姻中的五大应用策略
✅ 1. “有结构的爱” —— 爱情需要制度、角色和共识
师卦启示:感情若无“组织”,终将混乱。美好的婚姻,需要“制度美学”。
应用策略:
建立两人之间明确的“分工与协商机制”,如:谁管钱?谁做饭?谁照顾孩子?
情感不是只有浪漫,也需要有节奏、有安排的经营(如定期沟通、每月财务会议、约会时间)
营造“我们是一个团队”的共同认知感,而非互相推责
✅ 2. “共战其难” —— 婚姻不是逃避现实,而是并肩作战
《象传》:“君子以容民畜众”,意思是领导要能容纳百姓、善于管理团队。婚姻亦如是。
应用策略:
在生活压力来临(如工作压力、家庭危机)时,不互相指责,而是形成“共抗机制”
确保双方在重大决策上有“商量”,形成合力,而不是一方独担
用“同袍意识”去应对外部问题,如共同还贷、共育儿女、应对疾病等
✅ 3. “以柔制刚” —— 强中带柔,规矩中带温情
师卦上坤(柔)下坎(险),强调用柔顺的力量来驾驭危险与冲突。
应用策略:
面对感情中的冲突与对立,不以刚硬相对,而用温和坚定的引导取胜
夫妻间制定规则或约定时,语气要“坚定不冷酷,温柔不退让”
管理关系就像带兵:不仅要令行禁止,还要体恤人心
✅ 4. “贞,丈人吉” —— 值得信任、成熟的人承担领导与协调角色
“贞”是正道、正位;“丈人”是德高望重之人。感情中必须有“成熟者”承担带头作用。
应用策略:
夫妻中应有一方主动承担“情绪领导者”角色(不等于控制),在混乱中提供方向
成为彼此的“精神导师”与“战略搭档”,而不是只讲感觉
在家庭重大分歧中,要有一方能冷静判断、负责协调而非火上加油
✅ 5. “无咎”之道 —— 避免混乱、避免任性
师卦讲“军纪”,在婚姻中对应为:不随意“情绪化指责”或“无序自由”。
应用策略:
设置“情绪纪律”:例如避免冷暴力、避免在激烈情绪时争执
建立冲突解决的“流程”:如争执后48小时内要回归理性对话
对双方都要有一定行为底线和修复机制,不能一味“忍让”或“控制”
三、关系中的“军队化思维”应用图示(类比视角)
军队概念 婚姻对应 应用策略
将领 情绪稳定者、引导者 一方承担更多组织与情绪修复任务
军纪 关系规则与约定 设立清晰分工、决策流程、约定机制
同袍 亲密搭档 共同面对外部问题、互信合作
战略 关系规划 设立中长期共同目标(育儿、房产、事业)
后勤 情绪与生活支持 日常体贴、情绪安慰、家庭支持系统
四、不同情境下的师卦策略建议
情境 师卦策略
💥 经常争吵、混乱 建立沟通规则与处理流程(如“冷静期制度”)
📉 一方缺乏承担 鼓励成熟一方先承担“引导责任”,不等于牺牲
🌀 双方没共识 设立定期“家庭议事会”,加强角色认知与沟通
🧊 感情冷淡期 强化“组织感”而非情绪堆叠,如一起设立目标
五、结语:婚姻是共同的“战略行动”
师卦告诉我们:好的婚姻不是永远温柔的,而是结构有序、协调有道的。
真正的爱,是有“纪律”的爱,是懂得**“治理感情”**的智慧。
用师卦来管理感情,可以帮助我们将混乱变为秩序,将感性升华为战略,将分裂转化为并肩。
《易经》第七卦为师卦,卦象为地水师(☷☵),上坤下坎,象征“师旅之道”,即有组织、有纪律、有目标的行动之道,适用于领导统御、教育训练和团队建设。在家庭与子女教育中,师卦提供了一种强调“规范、教导、威信、守序”的育人智慧,补足了坤卦的柔、复卦的和,是一种更强调“建立边界、责任与成长方向”的方法。
一、师卦基本含义:秩序、纪律、教化、统御
卦辞:「师:贞,丈人吉,无咎。」
意为“治军需正道,长者领军,方得吉祥”,在家庭中对应父母之师道、长者之引导。
象曰:「地中有水,师。君子以容民畜众。」
水在地中,是有组织、有节制的力量;暗示“引导”胜于“压制”,要“统而不乱”。
二、在家庭中的定位:父母为师,建立权威与信任
1. 父母的“师道”地位
“师”最早是军队之师,引申为有组织、有威信之领导者。在家庭中,父母是孩子的第一任“将帅”,必须既有道德威望,又有行为示范。
应用策略:
建立父母的一致性:在教育中统一标准、态度一致,避免“一个唱黑脸一个唱白脸”。
树立“以身作则”的榜样力量:如守时守信、言行一致、敢于认错等。
2. 管教有度,威而不怒
师卦中讲究“纪律”,但不是“高压”,而是“有序而人和”。
应用策略:
制定家庭规则,并让孩子参与共同制定,让其有“归属感与责任感”。
奖惩分明,但处罚要合乎理性、不带羞辱。
三、在子女教育中的应用:有教无类,训练有方
1. 教育要有“组织性”与“系统性”
师卦之象为地中之水,象征“潜流中的秩序”。教育不是即兴发挥,而要有计划、有步骤、有检视。
应用策略:
制定孩子成长的“年度目标+阶段计划+每日落实”,让其有清晰路径。
让孩子参与家庭分工,承担日常责任,从中习得“组织感”和“使命感”。
2. “小事讲纪律,大事重情义”
师卦六爻中“初六”曰:“师出以律,否臧凶。”说明纪律不明则败。
但不能拘于死板,要理解“权变”的智慧。
应用策略:
明确日常学习时间、用手机规则等小纪律;执行中保持一致性。
在特殊情况(生病、情绪低落)下展现柔性理解,体现情理结合。
四、在亲情维护中的应用:统一阵线,稳定为上
1. 家庭是“亲情团队”,需要凝聚力与共同方向
师卦讲“众人听从一意”,在家庭中也需有一个基本价值共识,如“诚实”“勤俭”“团结”等。
应用策略:
全家定期开展“家风共创”或“价值讨论”,如家庭会议、共读共写。
遇到亲情冲突时,强调“团队解决问题”的观念,而非互相责怪。
2. “丈人吉”:以长者智慧化解代际矛盾
师卦强调“长者带队”,意味着年长者需以德服人、以智育人。
应用策略:
祖父母参与但不越位,让代际经验成为润滑剂。
教育孩子尊重长辈,同时引导长辈尊重年轻一代个性发展。
五、在子女未来发展中的指导:有章法、有担当、有远志
1. 培养领导力与集体意识
师卦本为“军旅之卦”,讲究团队协作与责任担当。
应用策略:
鼓励孩子参与团队活动、学生组织、社区服务,锻炼其统筹、沟通、管理能力。
培养其对“自我言行”的责任意识,例如“你说话影响的是整个小组”。
2. 教会孩子“守纪律与懂变通”
真正成熟的人,不只是会听命令,而是能在规则中找到灵活性。
应用策略:
引导孩子在执行中思考“为什么这么做”,培养判断力。
培养其在遵守规则的同时,也能提出改进建议。
六、师卦智慧与家庭教育应用对照表
应用领域 师卦核心智慧 教育实践方式
家庭角色 父母为“师”,示范与领导 以身作则、权威与信任并重
教育方式 有序、有法、有节 建立规矩、奖惩分明、系统教育
亲情管理 团队意识、以德带众 家庭共识、代际协同、家风文化
成长路径 组织力、纪律力、担当感 项目管理能力训练、团队合作、领导力培养
七、师卦六爻教育延伸(简要)
爻位 爻辞摘要 家庭教育启示
初六 “师出以律” 家教开始就要有纪律、有规矩
九二 “在师中,吉,无咎” 中坚力量需稳健,父母应做孩子坚强后盾
六三 “师或舆尸” 教育失度将酿大祸,防止教育失控
六四 “师左次,无咎” 教育调整方向未必坏,灵活变通为要
六五 “田有禽,利执言” 时机成熟,当果断行事、言教与身教并用
上六 “大君有命,开国承家” 教育最终目标是让孩子自立、自强、建功立业
小结金句:
“师者,引而不强;育者,导而不压。”
家庭之师,不在于压服子女,而在于树立信念、规范行为、引导成长。
《易经》第七卦——师卦,下坎上坤,卦象为地水师,是讲军队、组织、纪律、领导与从属之道的卦。
“师”不仅指战争中的军队,更广义上是组织管理、团体协作、人际结构、执行体系等现实职场结构与运作的象征。
卦辞曰:
“师:贞,丈人吉,无咎。”
——“师”要正义、有德的带头人(丈人)领导,才能吉祥无咎。
因此,师卦的核心智慧是:
✅ 有组织、有纪律、有主帅、有协同、有目标、有秩序。
适用于领导力建设、团队协作、个人职场表现等多个维度。
一、在个人事业发展与职位提高方面的策略
1. “以军之道”修身:严于律己,行动有方
师卦以“坎”在下,象征“险”;“坤”在上,象征“顺”与“承载”。
意味着要有迎难而上的勇气,也要有稳定的执行力。
在职场,升职与发展不仅靠才华,更要靠纪律性、责任心、稳定性。
具体策略:
做事讲章法,计划明确,执行有节奏。避免毛躁与无序。
遇事不慌,态度稳重,展示你可“被信赖、可托付”的素质。
2. “择良帅而从”:选对上级,助力成长
卦辞中的“丈人吉”指出:好的领导是成事的关键。
你的事业上升是否顺利,与上级是否“德才兼备、胸怀广阔”密切相关。
策略:
识人而辅:在组织中寻找值得跟随、能带你成长的领导者。
若发现上级短视而自利,师卦也暗示“不可轻进险境”,可考虑调整路径或积蓄力量待机而动。
3. 明其道、持其贞:对事业保持信念与正气
师卦强调“贞”,即守正道,非正义之战必败。
在追求职位与利益时,不能失去道义与底线。
方法:
做事不阿谀,不投机取巧,保持人格的端正。
在压力与诱惑面前保持清明,会赢得长远的信任与支持。
二、在与领导的相处和协作方面的智慧
1. 尊主帅而不越位:守位有序,忠而有度
师卦讲究“军有主帅”,下属之道在于明责、守边界。
在组织中,要表现出对上级的尊重与支持,但不争权、不逾矩。
策略:
接受领导部署后,果断执行,不拖拉、不阳奉阴违。
若有异议,应以理据委婉提出,而非挑战权威式地对抗。
2. 助帅以成师功:主动补位,共成大局
“师之道”不止是服从,更是配合与支持,主动解决问题。
上级之所以依赖你,是因为你能“守纪律,又能独立思考”。
方法:
学会替领导分忧:对内管事,对外护主。
在关键时刻展现你的担当,不抢功、不推责,团队与上级都会记住你。
三、在与同事的合作与团队建设中的方法
1. 秩序与合作:严而有序,协而不乱
师卦以军队为喻,意味着团队要有明确分工、层级清晰、统一行动。
不合群、过度表现个性、争功抢位,是“败师”之因。
具体方法:
与同事保持职业合作关系:有界限、有协同。
避免形成“小团体”或情绪化对立,维护“团体纪律”。
2. 为人中正,影响他人:以德服人,而非强压
初六爻辞曰:“师出以律,否臧凶。”
——强调团队中要以制度为先,而非情绪、好恶、偏见。
现实应用:
在团队中不搞小动作、不背后议论他人,以“公心”与“德性”赢得尊重。
对待比你弱的同事,要包容;对待比你强的同事,要谦虚。
四、师卦智慧的职场应用总结表
师卦之象 职场应用智慧
军队结构 明确职责与角色边界
主帅制度 找到好领导、主动配合
贞正之道 坚守原则,赢得信任
水险地顺 遇难能进,平时能稳
队伍协同 组织有序、协作有方
严明律法 不逾矩、不逾职、不逾德
总结:师卦是一种“强力中的秩序智慧”
师卦适合应用于:
初入组织,建立自己的人设与执行力;
欲求晋升,提升责任力、判断力与组织力;
团队协作中,发挥“协调、服从与引导”的多重角色;
成为“有纪律、有格局、有担当”的职场中坚人物。
现代社会中,并不是所有“兵强马壮”的人都能赢,而是那些**“识将善用、有纪有德、以众服人”**者才能持久发展。
师卦(地水师)卦象解读
师卦(第7卦)的卦象是地水师,上卦为地,下卦为水。水在地面流动,象征着纪律性与组织性。水无定形,但能有条理地渗透到各个角落,地则代表了稳固的基础。地水师的象征意义是:通过纪律的力量和组织的协作来达到共同的目标。在理财和投资中,这意味着要有良好的规划、团队合作、纪律性执行和持续性的努力。
师卦的基本含义
师卦主要讲的是“领导”与“组织”。它强调集体合作的重要性,以及领导如何通过合理的指引来带领团队实现目标。它还提醒我们,有组织、纪律性和目标感是成功的关键,尤其在面对挑战时,要保持稳定的步伐,通过集体的力量取得胜利。
在家庭或公司理财中,师卦的智慧指导我们如何通过精心的规划、团队协作、明确的目标设定以及遵循一定的纪律,来保证资产的稳步增值。
师卦的理财与投资策略应用
1️⃣ 规划与组织:明确的理财目标
师卦提醒我们,理财和投资要有明确的目标和组织。家庭理财或公司理财不能随意行事,而是需要有长期计划和阶段性目标。每一项投资决策都应该为实现长期增值打下基础,并且要通过系统化的规划来确保投资计划的实施。
🎯 应用策略:
制定理财规划:根据自身的财务状况、风险承受能力和目标(如退休储备、子女教育、购房等),设定明确的理财目标,并为每个目标制定可行的时间表和策略。
投资组合的优化:确保资产配置的多样性,避免过度集中于某一资产。根据长期目标合理分配股票、债券、房地产等不同类型的资产。
2️⃣ 团队合作:合理分配资源和任务
师卦还强调集体合作与协调。对于公司理财,领导者要能够有效地调动团队成员的力量,各司其职,确保理财决策的执行力。在家庭理财中,也需要夫妻或家庭成员之间的沟通与协作,明确各自的责任和分工。
🎯 应用策略:
团队协作和专业咨询:在进行投资决策时,考虑聘请专业理财顾问、税务专家等团队成员,以集思广益,获得更全面的分析和建议。
风险分担和角色分工:如果是公司理财,确保每个部门的资源都得到合理分配,按照职责分工,确保投资决策的执行。家庭理财中,也要明确每个家庭成员的责任分配,共同推动理财计划的实施。
3️⃣ 纪律性:遵守理财纪律
师卦教导我们在理财投资中要有严谨的纪律性,不因市场短期波动而做出冲动的决策。纪律性不仅体现在投资选择的执行上,还体现在风险控制、预算管理和投资周期上。
🎯 应用策略:
坚持长期投资计划:不要被市场短期的波动所左右,保持理性,严格执行既定的投资计划。采用定期定额投资策略来降低市场波动带来的风险。
严格预算控制:在公司理财或家庭理财中,都要确保支出不会超过预算,避免过度消费,保持一定的资金储备和应急基金。
4️⃣ 调整与优化:持续评估与反思
师卦也提醒我们,在执行理财计划的过程中,要定期评估进展,并根据市场环境的变化进行调整。这种灵活性和适应性是确保长期资产增值的关键。
🎯 应用策略:
定期审视投资组合:定期评估自己的投资组合和理财计划,确保其依然符合当下的市场和个人需求。及时对表现不佳的资产做出调整或赎回。
灵活应对市场变化:根据市场变化调整策略,可能在某些时候需要降低风险,在另一些时候则可能需要积极扩展投资。
5️⃣ 领导力与决策:果断执行理财决策
作为家庭或公司的理财负责人,需要具备果断决策和执行的能力。师卦强调领导的重要性,这在投资决策中至关重要。决策者需要承担起风险,勇于采取行动,但也要在做出决策时考虑全局和长远影响。
🎯 应用策略:
坚定执行理财决策:一旦做出投资决策,就要坚决执行。避免过多的反复和犹豫,及时抓住机会。
权衡风险与回报:在面对投资机会时,要平衡风险与回报,特别是当市场发生变化时,领导者应该做出及时而稳妥的决策。
总结
师卦的智慧在于领导力、组织性和纪律性,在理财和投资中,通过有条理的规划和执行,团队合作与协作,以及灵活应对市场变化,可以帮助实现资产的稳步增值。在家庭理财中,领导者需要制定明确的目标、合理分配资源并确保团队成员的合作;在公司理财中,领导者要发挥决策的作用,确保资金的高效使用并通过团队协作实现长期增长。通过纪律性和持续的努力,最终能够实现资产的保值和增值,推动良性增长。
《易经》第七卦为师卦,上卦为坤(地),下卦为坎(水),象征“水在地中”,意为军队行于地中、有纪律、有目标地进退。卦名“师”虽为军队之意,但其深层内涵是:有序统筹、纪律自持、众志成城、持久而胜。
将师卦的智慧灵活运用于健康养生、医疗保健和精神调摄方面,能够帮助我们建立持之以恒、有规有律的健康生活系统,实现身心协调、精气旺盛、情志安宁、延年益寿的目标。
一、师卦卦象解析与健康养生核心智慧
组成 卦象含义 健康养生启示
上卦坎(水) 难、陷、智、险中求进 病症、风险、压力不可怕,关键在于智慧应对、循序调理
下卦坤(地) 顺、承、厚、持 养生重在基础、持久、承受力与耐性
卦名“师” 军队、纪律、系统运作 健康生活要有“系统性”“纪律性”“持久战”思维
📌 核心:以“纪律养生”和“群体协同”为主线,通过持久、稳重、策略性的方法抵御疾病、保养元气、稳定情绪、强健体魄。
二、师卦健康养生的五大核心策略
1️⃣ 纪律养生:如军队般自律,是健康长寿之本
师卦象征有组织、有计划、有节奏的运作,正如健康管理不能随心所欲,而应如“师出有律”。
固定作息: 坚持睡眠时间,日夜有节
饮食节律: 不暴饮暴食,不跳餐,遵循中医“三餐有节,五味调和”
运动计划: 规律锻炼、定时进行,步伐一致,量力而行
体检制度: 定期检查,未病先防,有备无患
📌 对应《师卦·初六》:“师出以律,否臧凶。”→ 养生出“律”,则吉;乱养生,不得法,终致凶。
2️⃣ 抗病如用兵:把康复当成一场“战略战役”
疾病的康复过程就像战争,要有策略、节奏、耐心:
制定康复计划: 明确目标阶段(调气、补血、养神)
医患协作: 尊医重道,病人自己是“主帅”,医生是“谋士”
不贪速成: 慢病需慢调,急不得,如“持久战”
📌 师卦强调“克敌制胜”,对健康而言,即是识病、应病、控病、胜病的完整闭环。
3️⃣ 团队健康观:群体为本,家人如“军阵”
师卦为“众”,强调众志成城,家庭或公司健康管理也应如此:
👨👩👧👦 家庭健康管理制度化:共同作息、饮食同步、亲子运动
🏢 企业健康文化建设:集体运动计划、心理辅导、健康餐、定期检测
🤝 互相监督与激励:如“军纪”,同进共退
📌 健康不是孤军作战,心理支持系统、环境营造和团队制度是“胜战”的关键。
4️⃣ 心理养生:内心的纪律与战胜负面情绪的“用兵之道”
坎为险,象征内心可能有压力、恐惧、抑郁等“敌人”;师卦教我们以智慧、系统、协同来应对。
情绪调节法则:如对待敌军——识别、包围、分化、转化
“心军整肃”策略:通过正念、禅修、太极等方法平定内心动荡
专注目标,自我激励:心无旁骛、持久追踪健康目标
📌 精神状态对免疫系统和自我修复机制影响极大,心稳如军,气顺则病不侵。
5️⃣ 长寿哲学:有系统、有计划、有备无患
师卦的“系统性”和“持久性”特征,为我们构建“终身健康规划”提供了模型:
阶段 战略思路
少年 建军:基础打牢,培养习惯
青年 训练:定计划、立目标、强意志
中年 指挥:合理调配,风险管控
老年 守成:维稳节律,预防为主,减少变动
📌 如一支长期驻守的军队,越老越要守纪律,越不容妄动,保持平稳即是福。
三、六爻智慧与健康养生提示
爻位 爻辞 健康启示
初六 师出以律,否臧凶。 健康必须有规有矩,自律是根本
九二 在师中,吉,无咎。王三锡命。 营养、医疗、家庭三者协调,身心调和
六三 师或舆尸,凶。 方法失当,如盲目补药、过度训练,反致伤身
六四 师左次,无咎。 调养需灵活调整,有时需要“暂停”或变通
六五 田有禽,利执言。无咎。长子率师,弟子舆尸。 主帅为正,健康规划须由核心成员领导,忌众说纷纭
上六 大君有命,开国承家,小人勿用。 健康需要长期主导,不能随小欲、小情绪破坏整体战略
四、总结:师卦的健康养生战略模型
模块 关键点
战略 健康是“战争”,要有目标、有阶段、有计划
纪律 起居、饮食、运动、心理必须遵守规律
协同 家庭、医疗、心理系统协同推进
调整 灵活应变,动静结合、快慢有度
持久 不贪捷径,健康是终身工程
结语:
“师者,众也。众而能治,则无敌于天下。”
健康之道也是如此:系统有序、自律严明、众志成城、步步为营,方能战胜病痛,守护生命之城。
The Shi Hexagram (Earth over Water, ☷ above ☵ below)
The Shi Hexagram (No. 7) in the I Ching is composed of the upper trigram Kun (Earth) and the lower trigram Kan (Water). The original meaning of “Shi” is army, team, or organization, extending to concepts like order, discipline, obedience, structure, and leadership. Traditionally, it relates to warfare and command, but from a higher perspective, it actually offers a wisdom framework for how to coordinate, govern, and fight together in relationships.
Applying the Shi Hexagram in Love and Marriage
The power of the Shi Hexagram fits perfectly for:
Establishing structure
Managing conflicts
Maintaining order
Overcoming crises together
Taking on roles and responsibilities
When a relationship faces real-world challenges (parenting, family pressures, financial management, communication crises), the way of Shi becomes especially crucial.
1. Basic Information and Symbolism of Shi Hexagram
Hexagram: Upper Kun (Earth), Lower Kan (Water)
Judgment: "Shi. Perseverance brings good fortune for the elder. No blame."
Image: Water in the earth — Shi. The noble person accommodates people and nurtures the many.
Core Keywords: Structure, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, guidance, governance, facing difficulties together
2. Five Key Strategies of Shi Wisdom in Love and Marriage
✅ 1. “Structured Love” — Love needs systems, roles, and consensus
Shi teaches: Without “organization,” love will eventually become chaotic. A good marriage needs a “systematic beauty.”
Application:
Create clear “division of labor and negotiation mechanisms” such as: Who manages money? Who cooks? Who takes care of the children?
Love is not just romance; it requires rhythm and arrangement (e.g., regular communication, monthly financial meetings, date nights).
Build a shared identity of “we are a team,” not blaming each other.
✅ 2. “Fight Difficulties Together” — Marriage is not escape, but joint battle
From the Image text: “The noble person accommodates people and nurtures the many,” meaning leadership is about embracing and managing the group. Marriage is the same.
Application:
When life pressure hits (work stress, family crises), avoid blame and develop a “joint resistance mechanism.”
Ensure both partners consult together on major decisions, forming synergy rather than one shouldering alone.
Adopt a “comrade-in-arms mindset” to face external challenges like loans, child-rearing, illness together.
✅ 3. “Using Softness to Control Hardness” — Strength with gentleness, rules with warmth
Shi’s upper Kun is soft, lower Kan is perilous — emphasizing using gentle power to manage danger and conflict.
Application:
In conflicts, do not respond harshly; instead, guide with gentle firmness.
When making rules or agreements, speak firmly but kindly—neither cold nor yielding.
Managing the relationship is like leading troops: enforce discipline while caring for morale.
✅ 4. “Perseverance, Elders’ Good Fortune” — Trusted, mature individuals take leadership roles
“Perseverance” means the right path and position; “Elder” is a respected and virtuous figure. Mature partners must take the lead.
Application:
One partner should proactively act as the “emotional leader” (not controller), providing direction amid chaos.
Become each other’s “spiritual mentor” and “strategic partner,” not just emotional companions.
In major family disagreements, one must calmly judge and coordinate rather than escalating conflict.
✅ 5. “No Blame” Principle — Avoid chaos and reckless behavior
Shi emphasizes military discipline, which in marriage means no impulsive emotional blame or disorderly freedom.
Application:
Set “emotional discipline” such as avoiding silent treatment or arguing when emotions run high.
Establish conflict resolution “processes,” e.g., return to rational dialogue within 48 hours after disputes.
Both parties must have behavioral boundaries and repair mechanisms, not endless tolerance or control.
3. Military Thinking Applied to Relationships (Analogous View)
Military Concept Marriage Equivalent Application Strategy
General Emotionally stable leader One partner takes on more organizing and emotional repair work
Military Discipline Relationship rules and agreements Establish clear division of duties, decision processes, and agreements
Comrades Intimate partners Face external challenges together with trust and cooperation
Strategy Relationship planning Set medium- and long-term joint goals (parenting, property, career)
Logistics Emotional and daily support Daily care, emotional comfort, and family support systems
4. Shi Strategies for Different Situations
Situation Shi Hexagram Strategy
💥 Frequent quarrels, chaos Set communication rules and resolution procedures (e.g., “cool-down” periods)
📉 One partner lacks responsibility Encourage the mature partner to take lead (not sacrifice)
🌀 No consensus between both Hold regular “family meetings” to enhance role awareness and communication
🧊 Emotional cold phase Strengthen “sense of organization” instead of piling up emotions, set goals together
5. Conclusion: Marriage as a Joint Strategic Operation
The Shi Hexagram teaches us:
A good marriage is not always gentle; it is structured, orderly, and coordinated.
True love is disciplined love — the wisdom to govern the relationship.
Using the Shi Hexagram to manage love helps transform chaos into order, elevate feelings into strategy, and turn division into standing side by side.
Hexagram 7 in the I Ching: The Shi Hexagram (Earth over Water, ☷☵)
The seventh hexagram of the I Ching is Shi (师), composed of Earth (Kun, ☷) above Water (Kan, ☵), symbolizing the “Way of the Army” — an approach to action characterized by organization, discipline, and purpose. It applies to leadership, governance, education, training, and team building.
In family and child education, the Shi Hexagram provides wisdom emphasizing norms, teaching, authority, and order, complementing the gentleness of Kun and the harmony of Fu (复) hexagrams. It is a method that stresses establishing boundaries, responsibility, and direction for growth.
1. Basic Meaning of Shi Hexagram: Order, Discipline, Instruction, Leadership
Judgment:
“Shi: Perseverance. The elder brings good fortune. No blame.”
This means: “Governing the army requires the right way; the elder leads the army to achieve auspiciousness.” In the family, it corresponds to the parental role as teachers and elders as guides.
Image:
“Water is in the earth, Shi. The noble person accommodates people and nurtures the many.”
Water within earth symbolizes organized, restrained power; it implies guidance over oppression, and the need to govern without chaos.
2. Role in the Family: Parents as Teachers, Establishing Authority and Trust
1. The “Teacher” Status of Parents
Originally “Shi” meant a military army, extended to mean organized and authoritative leaders. In the family, parents are the children’s first “commanders,” requiring both moral prestige and behavioral example.
Application:
Establish parental consistency: unify standards and attitudes in education; avoid “one plays the bad cop, the other the good cop.”
Set examples by personal conduct: punctuality, keeping promises, congruent words and actions, and willingness to admit mistakes.
2. Discipline with Measure — Authoritative but Not Angry
Shi emphasizes discipline—not oppression—but orderliness and harmony.
Application:
Create family rules with children’s participation, fostering belonging and responsibility.
Make rewards and punishments clear, with penalties reasonable and without humiliation.
3. Application in Child Education: Teaching All Equally, Training with Method
1. Education Needs Organization and Systematic Approach
The hexagram’s image—water in earth—represents “order within a hidden flow.” Education is not improvisation but requires planning, steps, and review.
Application:
Set children’s growth goals annually, with phased plans and daily implementation, providing a clear path.
Involve children in household duties to develop a sense of organization and mission.
2. “Discipline in Small Things, Affection in Big Matters”
The first line of the Shi hexagram says, “The army marches according to law; disorder brings disaster.” Discipline must be clear to avoid failure.
But rigidity is not the goal—wisdom lies in “flexible adaptation.”
Application:
Define small discipline such as study times and phone use rules, maintaining consistency in enforcement.
Show softness and understanding in special cases (illness, emotional lows), balancing rules with empathy.
4. Application in Maintaining Family Bonds: Unified Front, Stability Above All
1. The Family as a “Team of Affection” Needing Cohesion and Shared Direction
Shi teaches “many listen to one,” meaning families need a core shared value system, e.g., honesty, frugality, unity.
Application:
Hold regular “family culture creation” or “value discussion” meetings, like family councils or joint reading and writing.
When conflicts arise, emphasize “team problem-solving” instead of blaming each other.
2. “Elder’s Fortune”: Using Senior Wisdom to Resolve Generational Conflicts
Shi stresses elders leading the team, meaning elders must command by virtue and nurture by wisdom.
Application:
Grandparents participate without overstepping, letting intergenerational experience act as lubricant.
Teach children to respect elders while guiding elders to respect young people’s individuality.
5. Guidance for Children’s Future Development: Orderly, Responsible, and Ambitious
1. Cultivate Leadership and Collective Awareness
As a military hexagram, Shi values teamwork and responsibility.
Application:
Encourage participation in teams, student groups, and community service to build planning, communication, and management skills.
Foster responsibility for one’s words and actions, e.g., “your words affect the whole group.”
2. Teach Discipline and Flexibility
Mature individuals not only obey orders but also find flexibility within rules.
Application:
Guide children to think about the reasons behind rules, cultivating judgment.
Encourage compliance while welcoming suggestions for improvement.
6. Comparison Table: Shi Hexagram Wisdom and Family Education
Application Area Core Wisdom of Shi Hexagram Educational Practice
Family Role Parents as “teachers,” modeling and leading Lead by example, balance authority and trust
Education Method Orderly, lawful, and measured Establish rules, clear rewards and punishments, systematic education
Affection Management Team spirit, virtue-based leadership Family consensus, intergenerational cooperation, family culture
Growth Path Organization, discipline, responsibility Training project management, teamwork, leadership
7. Brief Extension of Six Lines in Family Education
Line Position Summary of Line Text Family Education Insight
初六 (First) “Army marches according to law” Education must begin with discipline and rules
九二 (Second) “In the army, good fortune” The backbone must be steady; parents as strong support
六三 (Third) “Army may meet disaster” Prevent educational failure by controlling excess
六四 (Fourth) “Army changes position, no blame” Adjustment and flexibility in education are important
六五 (Fifth) “Field has birds; speak with advantage” When timing is right, act decisively; combine teaching with example
上六 (Top) “Great leader gives commands” Education’s ultimate goal: children’s independence, strength, and achievement
Summary Quote:
“A teacher leads without force; a nurturer guides without pressure.”
Family teaching is not about subjugating children but about establishing belief, regulating behavior, and guiding growth.
The 7th Hexagram of the I Ching — Shi (师)
Shi is composed of Kan (Water) below and Kun (Earth) above, forming the hexagram Earth over Water, symbolizing the way of army, organization, discipline, leadership, and subordination.
“Shi” originally referred to a military army, but in a broader sense it represents organizational management, teamwork, interpersonal structures, and operational systems in real-world professional settings.
Judgment:
“Shi: Perseverance. The elder brings good fortune. No blame.”
This means: For “Shi” there must be a righteous and virtuous leader (the “elder”) to bring auspiciousness and avoid fault.
Core Wisdom of Shi Hexagram:
✅ Organized, disciplined, with a commander, collaboration, goals, and order.
Applicable to leadership development, team cooperation, and individual workplace performance.
I. Strategies for Personal Career Development and Promotion
1. “Military Way” of Self-Cultivation: Strict Discipline, Effective Action
Shi hexagram has “Kan” (danger) below and “Kun” (receptive, stable) above.
This symbolizes courage to face difficulties and stable execution ability.
In career advancement, promotion depends not only on talent but also on discipline, responsibility, and stability.
Specific strategies:
Work methodically, plan clearly, execute steadily; avoid rashness and disorder.
Stay calm and composed in challenges; show qualities that make you “trustworthy and dependable.”
2. “Choose the Right Leader and Follow”: Select Good Supervisors to Support Growth
The “elder brings good fortune” line highlights the importance of virtuous, capable leadership.
Your career progress closely relates to whether your superiors are competent, broad-minded leaders.
Strategies:
Identify and support leaders worthy of following, who can foster your growth.
If leadership is shortsighted or self-serving, heed Shi’s warning: avoid rash moves into risky situations; consider changing paths or preparing more before acting.
3. Uphold the Way, Maintain Integrity: Stay True to Your Beliefs and Principles
Shi stresses “perseverance” — following the correct path; unjust battles lead to failure.
In pursuing promotion and benefits, never lose your moral bottom line.
Methods:
Avoid flattery and opportunism; maintain personal integrity.
Stay clear-headed under pressure and temptation to win long-term trust and support.
II. Wisdom for Interacting and Collaborating with Leaders
1. Respect but Don’t Overstep: Know Your Place, Be Loyal with Limits
Shi emphasizes a commander’s leadership; subordinates must know their responsibilities and boundaries.
In organizations, show respect and support to superiors but avoid power struggles or crossing lines.
Strategies:
Execute leaders’ instructions decisively without delay or hypocrisy.
Express disagreements politely and with reasoning, not by openly challenging authority.
2. Support Leaders to Achieve Team Success: Take Initiative, Collaborate Actively
The way of Shi is not just obedience but cooperation and proactive problem-solving.
Leaders rely on you because you “obey discipline and think independently.”
Methods:
Learn to share leaders’ burdens: manage internal affairs and protect leadership externally.
Show responsibility at critical moments; don’t seek credit or shirk blame. Teams and leaders will remember you.
III. Methods for Cooperation with Colleagues and Team Building
1. Order and Cooperation: Strict but Orderly, Collaborative but Not Chaotic
Shi’s military metaphor means clear division of labor, hierarchy, and unified action.
Being isolated, overly individualistic, or competitive for credit causes team failure.
Specific methods:
Maintain professional, cooperative relationships with colleagues with clear boundaries.
Avoid cliques or emotional conflicts; uphold team discipline.
2. Be Fair and Influence Others: Lead by Virtue, Not Force
The first line says: “The army marches by law; disorder causes ruin.”
This stresses the importance of system over personal emotions or bias.
Practical application:
Avoid scheming or gossiping in the team; win respect by impartiality and virtue.
Show tolerance toward weaker colleagues and humility toward stronger ones.
IV. Summary Table of Shi Hexagram’s Workplace Wisdom
Shi Hexagram Symbol Workplace Application Wisdom
Military Structure Clear roles and responsibility boundaries
Commander System Find good leaders and actively cooperate
Perseverance and Integrity Stick to principles to gain trust
Water (Danger) under Earth (Stability) Face difficulties courageously, act steadily
Team Coordination Organized and effective teamwork
Strict Discipline Don’t overstep bounds in role, conduct, and ethics
Conclusion: Shi Hexagram as “Orderly Strength Wisdom”
Shi is suited for:
Newcomers establishing their reputation and execution ability;
Those seeking promotion by improving responsibility, judgment, and organizational skills;
Playing multiple roles of coordination, obedience, and guidance in teams;
Becoming a disciplined, broad-minded, and responsible backbone in the workplace.
In modern society, winning is not just about being “strong and powerful,” but about those who “know how to use leaders well, follow rules and ethics, and lead people with virtue” who sustain lasting success.
Interpretation of the Shi Hexagram (Earth over Water - 地水师)
The Shi Hexagram (the 7th hexagram) is composed of Earth (坤) above and Water (坎) below. Water flowing over the earth symbolizes discipline and organization. Water has no fixed shape but can penetrate orderly into every corner, while Earth represents a stable foundation. The symbolic meaning of Earth over Water (Shi) is that through the power of discipline and organizational cooperation, common goals can be achieved. In finance and investment, this means having sound planning, teamwork, disciplined execution, and sustained effort.
Basic Meaning of the Shi Hexagram
Shi primarily concerns leadership and organization. It emphasizes the importance of collective cooperation and how a leader can guide a team to achieve its objectives through proper direction. It reminds us that organization, discipline, and a sense of purpose are keys to success, especially when facing challenges. Maintaining steady progress and harnessing collective strength leads to victory.
In family or corporate financial management, Shi’s wisdom guides how to ensure steady asset growth through meticulous planning, teamwork, clear goal-setting, and adherence to discipline.
Application of Shi Hexagram in Finance and Investment Strategies
1️⃣ Planning and Organization: Clear Financial Goals
Shi advises that financial management and investment require clear objectives and organization. Neither family nor corporate finances should be managed haphazardly; long-term plans and phased targets are essential. Every investment decision should lay a foundation for long-term growth and be implemented through systematic planning.
🎯 Practical Steps:
Develop financial plans: Define clear financial goals based on your financial situation, risk tolerance, and objectives (e.g., retirement, children’s education, home purchase), and create feasible timelines and strategies for each.
Optimize asset allocation: Ensure diversification to avoid excessive concentration in one asset type. Allocate stocks, bonds, real estate, etc., according to long-term goals.
2️⃣ Teamwork: Reasonable Resource and Task Allocation
Shi also stresses collective cooperation and coordination. In corporate finance, leaders must effectively mobilize team members, assign clear responsibilities, and ensure execution of financial decisions. In family finance, communication and collaboration between spouses or family members are essential with clear role assignments.
🎯 Practical Steps:
Collaborate and consult professionals: When making investment decisions, consider engaging professional advisors such as financial planners and tax experts to gain comprehensive analysis and advice.
Share risks and divide roles: For corporate finance, allocate resources fairly across departments and follow the responsibility division to ensure decision execution. In family finance, clarify each member’s duties to jointly promote the financial plan.
3️⃣ Discipline: Adherence to Financial Discipline
Shi teaches strict discipline in investment and finance. Avoid impulsive decisions triggered by short-term market fluctuations. Discipline manifests not only in executing investment choices but also in risk control, budgeting, and investment timelines.
🎯 Practical Steps:
Stick to long-term plans: Don’t be swayed by market volatility; maintain rationality and strictly follow your investment strategy. Use regular fixed investments to mitigate market risk.
Strict budgeting: Ensure expenses do not exceed budgets, avoid overspending, and maintain emergency funds in both corporate and family finance.
4️⃣ Adjustment and Optimization: Continuous Evaluation and Reflection
Shi reminds us to regularly assess progress and adjust plans according to market changes. Flexibility and adaptability are key to ensuring long-term asset growth.
🎯 Practical Steps:
Regular portfolio review: Periodically evaluate your investment portfolio and financial plans to ensure alignment with current market conditions and personal needs. Adjust or redeem underperforming assets timely.
Flexibly respond to markets: Adjust strategies according to market shifts—sometimes lowering risk, other times pursuing growth.
5️⃣ Leadership and Decision-Making: Decisive Execution
As a financial leader for a family or company, decisive decision-making and execution are essential. Shi highlights leadership’s importance, crucial in investment decisions. Leaders must take risks, act boldly, but also consider the big picture and long-term impact.
🎯 Practical Steps:
Firmly execute decisions: Once an investment choice is made, carry it out resolutely. Avoid excessive hesitation or second-guessing, and seize opportunities promptly.
Balance risk and return: When facing investment opportunities, carefully weigh risks and rewards. Leaders should make timely and prudent decisions, especially when markets shift.
Summary
The wisdom of the Shi Hexagram lies in leadership, organization, and discipline. In finance and investment, orderly planning and execution, teamwork and collaboration, as well as flexible adaptation to market changes, help achieve steady asset growth. In family finance, leaders need to set clear goals, allocate resources wisely, and ensure team cooperation; in corporate finance, leaders must play a decisive role to ensure efficient fund usage and foster long-term growth through teamwork. Through discipline and sustained effort, assets can ultimately be preserved and increased, driving positive and healthy financial growth.
The 7th Hexagram of the I Ching: Shi (师) Hexagram
The upper trigram is Kun (Earth), the lower trigram is Kan (Water), symbolizing "water within the earth." This represents an army moving on the ground—disciplined, purposeful, advancing and retreating with order. Although the name "Shi" means "army," its deeper meaning lies in orderly coordination, self-discipline, united willpower, and endurance leading to victory.
Applying the wisdom of the Shi Hexagram flexibly to health preservation, medical care, and mental regulation can help us build a persistent, orderly health lifestyle system to achieve body-mind harmony, robust vitality, emotional stability, and longevity.
I. Shi Hexagram’s Symbolism and Core Wisdom for Health Preservation
Composition Hexagram Meaning Health and Wellness Insights
Upper trigram Kan (Water) Difficulty, danger, wisdom, progress amid peril Illness, risks, and stress are not to be feared; key is wise coping and gradual adjustment
Lower trigram Kun (Earth) Obedience, endurance, foundation, persistence Health depends on a solid foundation, durability, tolerance, and patience
Name "Shi" (Army) Military, discipline, systematic operation Healthy living requires “systematic,” “disciplined,” and “long-term” thinking
📌 Core: Center on “discipline in health” and “group collaboration,” using persistent, steady, and strategic methods to resist illness, nurture vitality, stabilize emotions, and strengthen the body.
II. Five Core Strategies of Shi Hexagram for Health Preservation
1️⃣ Discipline in Health: Self-control like an army, foundation of longevity
Shi symbolizes organized, planned, rhythmic operation—health management should not be random but follow “strict orders.”
Fixed routines: Maintain regular sleep schedules, day and night cycles
Dietary rhythm: Avoid overeating or skipping meals; follow traditional Chinese medicine’s principle of “regular three meals, balanced five flavors”
Exercise plan: Regular, scheduled workouts; consistent pace; within personal capacity
Health check-ups: Regular screenings; prevention before illness; preparedness
📌 Corresponding to Shi Hexagram's first line (初六): “The army marches by law; disorder brings misfortune.” → Health guided by discipline brings good fortune; disorderly health habits lead to harm.
2️⃣ Fighting Disease Like a Military Campaign: Treat recovery as a strategic battle
Recovery from illness is like warfare, requiring strategy, rhythm, and patience:
Set rehabilitation plans: Define phases (adjust energy, nourish blood, calm spirit)
Doctor-patient cooperation: Respect medical expertise; patient is the “commander,” doctor the “advisor”
Avoid rushing: Chronic diseases need slow, steady care; no haste—like a “war of attrition”
📌 Shi emphasizes “defeat the enemy,” which for health means a full cycle of recognizing, confronting, controlling, and overcoming illness.
3️⃣ Team Health Perspective: The group as a whole, family as a “battle formation”
Shi means “multitude” and stresses unity; family or company health management should reflect this:
👨👩👧👦 Institutionalize family health: synchronized routines, meals, and parent-child exercise
🏢 Build workplace health culture: group exercise plans, psychological counseling, healthy meals, regular health checks
🤝 Mutual supervision and encouragement: like military discipline, advance and retreat together
📌 Health is not a solo battle; psychological support, environment, and teamwork systems are keys to victory.
4️⃣ Mental Health: Inner discipline and the “art of war” against negative emotions
Kan symbolizes danger, representing internal pressures like stress, fear, and depression—“enemies” within. Shi teaches wisdom, system, and collaboration to respond.
Emotional regulation: Treat emotions like enemy forces—identify, contain, divide, and transform
“Mental army discipline”: Calm inner turmoil with mindfulness, meditation, tai chi
Focus and self-motivation: Concentrate single-mindedly, persistently track health goals
📌 Mental state strongly affects immunity and self-healing; steady mind like an army, smooth energy flow wards off illness.
5️⃣ Longevity Philosophy: Systematic, planned, and well-prepared
Shi’s traits of system and persistence provide a model for lifelong health planning:
Life Stage Strategic Focus
Youth Build the “army”: lay foundation, cultivate habits
Young Adult Train: plan, set goals, strengthen willpower
Middle Age Command: allocate resources wisely, control risks
Old Age Defend: maintain stability and rhythm, focus on prevention, reduce disturbances
📌 Like a long-term stationed army, the older we get, the more discipline we need; rash moves are not allowed. Stability is a blessing.
III. Six Lines Wisdom and Health Tips
Line Text Health Insight
初六 (1st line) “The army marches by law; disorder brings misfortune.” Health must be orderly and disciplined; self-control is fundamental
九二 (2nd line) “In the army, good fortune without blame. The king grants three commands.” Harmony of nutrition, medical care, and family—mind-body balance
六三 (3rd line) “The army may carry a corpse; misfortune.” Improper methods like blind supplementation or overtraining harm health
六四 (4th line) “The army is in the left position; no blame.” Flexibility in care; sometimes a “pause” or adjustment is needed
六五 (5th line) “The field has birds; beneficial to hold to one’s words. No blame. The eldest leads, the younger carries the dead.” The leader must be righteous; health plans require core leadership, avoid conflicting advice
上六 (6th line) “The great ruler gives commands, founds a state, continues the family; the small person should not be used.” Health requires long-term leadership; do not let petty desires or emotions disrupt overall strategy
IV. Summary: Shi Hexagram’s Health Preservation Strategic Model
Module Key Points
Strategy Health is a “war”—must have goals, phases, and plans
Discipline Sleep, diet, exercise, and psychology must follow rules
Collaboration Family, medical, and psychological systems work together
Adjustment Flexible responses; balance action and rest; pace appropriately
Persistence Avoid shortcuts; health is a lifelong project
Closing Words:
"Shi means the multitude. When the multitude is well-governed, no enemy can prevail."
Health is the same: a systematic, orderly, disciplined, united effort, step by step, wins the battle against illness and guards the city of life.
师卦:一个创业者的团队建设之路
初六:师出以律,否臧凶
张明创业初期,组建了第一个五人小团队。他深知"师出以律"的重要性,制定了明确的工作规范和奖惩制度。虽然团队规模小,但他坚持用制度管理,避免了初创企业常见的随意性。这种规范化管理为后续团队扩张奠定了基础。
九二:在师中,吉,无咎,王三锡命
当团队扩展到二十人时,张明注重培养中层管理者。他像古代君王赏赐功臣一样,给予优秀员工股权激励和管理权限。这种"王三锡命"的做法,既激励了员工,又建立了管理梯队,使公司能够稳健发展。
六三:师或舆尸,凶
在快速扩张期,张明曾因用人不当导致项目失败。这次教训让他明白"师或舆尸"的危险性。他开始建立严格的人才选拔机制,注重德才兼备,避免了因用人不当造成的损失。团队建设不是简单的数量扩张,更要注重质量。
六四:师左次,无咎
面对行业巨头的竞争,张明采取"师左次"的策略,暂时避开正面竞争。他重组团队,集中资源开发细分市场。这种战略调整不仅避免了硬碰硬的消耗战,还让团队在特定领域建立了竞争优势。
六五:田有禽,利执言,无咎。长子帅师,弟子舆尸,贞凶
公司上市后,张明面临管理层的代际更替问题。他选择"长子帅师"的方式,培养年轻管理者逐步接班。同时建立完善的监督机制,避免"弟子舆尸"的风险。这种渐进式的权力交接,确保了公司的持续稳定发展。
上六:大君有命,开国承家,小人勿用
成为行业领军企业后,张明更加注重企业文化建设。他像古代君王一样,明确企业使命和价值观,坚决清除不符合企业文化的人员。这种"小人勿用"的坚持,让公司保持了强大的凝聚力和执行力。
张明的创业历程印证了师卦的智慧:团队建设是一个循序渐进的过程,需要根据不同发展阶段采取相应策略。在初创期,要注重制度建设;在发展期,要重视人才培养;在成熟期,要强化文化建设。师卦告诉我们:优秀的团队不是一蹴而就的,而是需要在实践中不断磨合和完善。这种团队建设的智慧,不仅适用于企业管理,也是每个人在职场中生存和发展的指南。在团队中,既要发挥个人才能,又要注重集体协作,这种平衡的艺术,正是师卦给予我们的重要启示。
初六:师出以律,否臧凶
张明创业初期,组建了第一个五人小团队。他深知"师出以律"的重要性,制定了明确的工作规范和奖惩制度。虽然团队规模小,但他坚持用制度管理,避免了初创企业常见的随意性。这种规范化管理为后续团队扩张奠定了基础。
九二:在师中,吉,无咎,王三锡命
当团队扩展到二十人时,张明注重培养中层管理者。他像古代君王赏赐功臣一样,给予优秀员工股权激励和管理权限。这种"王三锡命"的做法,既激励了员工,又建立了管理梯队,使公司能够稳健发展。
六三:师或舆尸,凶
在快速扩张期,张明曾因用人不当导致项目失败。这次教训让他明白"师或舆尸"的危险性。他开始建立严格的人才选拔机制,注重德才兼备,避免了因用人不当造成的损失。团队建设不是简单的数量扩张,更要注重质量。
六四:师左次,无咎
面对行业巨头的竞争,张明采取"师左次"的策略,暂时避开正面竞争。他重组团队,集中资源开发细分市场。这种战略调整不仅避免了硬碰硬的消耗战,还让团队在特定领域建立了竞争优势。
六五:田有禽,利执言,无咎。长子帅师,弟子舆尸,贞凶
公司上市后,张明面临管理层的代际更替问题。他选择"长子帅师"的方式,培养年轻管理者逐步接班。同时建立完善的监督机制,避免"弟子舆尸"的风险。这种渐进式的权力交接,确保了公司的持续稳定发展。
上六:大君有命,开国承家,小人勿用
成为行业领军企业后,张明更加注重企业文化建设。他像古代君王一样,明确企业使命和价值观,坚决清除不符合企业文化的人员。这种"小人勿用"的坚持,让公司保持了强大的凝聚力和执行力。
张明的创业历程印证了师卦的智慧:团队建设是一个循序渐进的过程,需要根据不同发展阶段采取相应策略。在初创期,要注重制度建设;在发展期,要重视人才培养;在成熟期,要强化文化建设。师卦告诉我们:优秀的团队不是一蹴而就的,而是需要在实践中不断磨合和完善。这种团队建设的智慧,不仅适用于企业管理,也是每个人在职场中生存和发展的指南。在团队中,既要发挥个人才能,又要注重集体协作,这种平衡的艺术,正是师卦给予我们的重要启示。
Shi Hexagram: A Startup Founder’s Path to Team Building
Initial Six (初六): “A disciplined beginning — mismanagement brings misfortune”
At the very start of his entrepreneurial journey, Zhang Ming formed a five-person team. He deeply understood the importance of "starting with discipline" and thus established clear work standards and a system of rewards and penalties. Despite the small size of the team, he managed it with structured rules, avoiding the common chaos of early-stage startups. This disciplined approach laid a solid foundation for future growth.
Nine in the Second Place (九二): “Among the ranks — auspicious, no fault; the king thrice bestows command”
As the team grew to twenty people, Zhang Ming focused on developing mid-level managers. Like a wise ruler bestowing rewards on loyal ministers, he offered equity incentives and delegated management responsibilities to high-performing employees. This “thrice-bestowed command” approach not only motivated his team but also established a solid leadership hierarchy, enabling the company’s steady growth.
Six in the Third Place (六三): “The army may carry corpses — misfortune”
During a period of rapid expansion, Zhang Ming once hired the wrong person, leading to a failed project. This painful lesson taught him the danger of “carrying corpses in the ranks.” From then on, he implemented a rigorous talent selection process, emphasizing both character and competence. He realized that team building isn’t just about adding headcount—it’s about quality over quantity.
Six in the Fourth Place (六四): “The army camps on the left — no fault”
When faced with intense competition from industry giants, Zhang Ming adopted a strategic retreat — “camping on the left” — to avoid direct confrontation. He restructured his team and focused resources on niche markets. This tactical shift helped him avoid draining head-on battles and allowed his team to develop a competitive edge in specific sectors.
Six in the Fifth Place (六五): “Game in the fields — seizing the opportunity brings no fault. The elder son leads the army; the younger follows with corpses — firmness brings misfortune”
After the company went public, Zhang Ming had to navigate the generational transition of leadership. He chose to let “the elder son lead the army,” by grooming young leaders to gradually take over. At the same time, he established a strong supervisory system to avoid the risks of having the unfit (“the younger with corpses”) in key roles. This gradual transfer of power ensured sustainable and stable growth.
Top Six (上六): “The great leader issues commands — founding a nation, inheriting a legacy; do not employ the petty-minded”
As the company became an industry leader, Zhang Ming shifted focus to building a strong corporate culture. Like a ruler setting the tone for a nation, he clearly defined the company’s mission and values, and decisively removed those who did not align with them. This strict adherence to “do not employ the petty” helped maintain a powerful sense of cohesion and execution within the organization.
The Wisdom of the Shi Hexagram
Zhang Ming’s entrepreneurial journey embodies the wisdom of the Shi Hexagram: team building is a gradual, strategic process that evolves through different stages:
In the startup phase, establish strong systems and discipline.
During growth, focus on talent development and delegation.
In maturity, reinforce company culture and institutional stability.
The Shi Hexagram reminds us that great teams are not built overnight. They must be tempered through practice, experience, and reflection. This wisdom applies not only to business management but also to anyone navigating their career. In a team, one must balance individual capability with collective collaboration—and mastering this art is one of the Shi Hexagram’s most profound teachings.
Initial Six (初六): “A disciplined beginning — mismanagement brings misfortune”
At the very start of his entrepreneurial journey, Zhang Ming formed a five-person team. He deeply understood the importance of "starting with discipline" and thus established clear work standards and a system of rewards and penalties. Despite the small size of the team, he managed it with structured rules, avoiding the common chaos of early-stage startups. This disciplined approach laid a solid foundation for future growth.
Nine in the Second Place (九二): “Among the ranks — auspicious, no fault; the king thrice bestows command”
As the team grew to twenty people, Zhang Ming focused on developing mid-level managers. Like a wise ruler bestowing rewards on loyal ministers, he offered equity incentives and delegated management responsibilities to high-performing employees. This “thrice-bestowed command” approach not only motivated his team but also established a solid leadership hierarchy, enabling the company’s steady growth.
Six in the Third Place (六三): “The army may carry corpses — misfortune”
During a period of rapid expansion, Zhang Ming once hired the wrong person, leading to a failed project. This painful lesson taught him the danger of “carrying corpses in the ranks.” From then on, he implemented a rigorous talent selection process, emphasizing both character and competence. He realized that team building isn’t just about adding headcount—it’s about quality over quantity.
Six in the Fourth Place (六四): “The army camps on the left — no fault”
When faced with intense competition from industry giants, Zhang Ming adopted a strategic retreat — “camping on the left” — to avoid direct confrontation. He restructured his team and focused resources on niche markets. This tactical shift helped him avoid draining head-on battles and allowed his team to develop a competitive edge in specific sectors.
Six in the Fifth Place (六五): “Game in the fields — seizing the opportunity brings no fault. The elder son leads the army; the younger follows with corpses — firmness brings misfortune”
After the company went public, Zhang Ming had to navigate the generational transition of leadership. He chose to let “the elder son lead the army,” by grooming young leaders to gradually take over. At the same time, he established a strong supervisory system to avoid the risks of having the unfit (“the younger with corpses”) in key roles. This gradual transfer of power ensured sustainable and stable growth.
Top Six (上六): “The great leader issues commands — founding a nation, inheriting a legacy; do not employ the petty-minded”
As the company became an industry leader, Zhang Ming shifted focus to building a strong corporate culture. Like a ruler setting the tone for a nation, he clearly defined the company’s mission and values, and decisively removed those who did not align with them. This strict adherence to “do not employ the petty” helped maintain a powerful sense of cohesion and execution within the organization.
The Wisdom of the Shi Hexagram
Zhang Ming’s entrepreneurial journey embodies the wisdom of the Shi Hexagram: team building is a gradual, strategic process that evolves through different stages:
In the startup phase, establish strong systems and discipline.
During growth, focus on talent development and delegation.
In maturity, reinforce company culture and institutional stability.
The Shi Hexagram reminds us that great teams are not built overnight. They must be tempered through practice, experience, and reflection. This wisdom applies not only to business management but also to anyone navigating their career. In a team, one must balance individual capability with collective collaboration—and mastering this art is one of the Shi Hexagram’s most profound teachings.