Decisive Action

The birds of prey take to the fields. This is not a mistake. Advantageous to seize them and put them to the question. Let Elder Son conducts the Legions while Younger Son carries the banner. Perhaps stay in mourning? Trap! The Way closes. Conflict has broken out and you must engage. Be aggressive. Rid yourself of old ideas and bad memories. Do not be trapped in the pit of the past. Be flexible and adapt and carry your inspiration with you. You are at the center of the new group. Take decisive action. Be open and provide what is needed.

六五, 田有禽, 利執言, 无咎, 長子帥師, 弟子輿尸, 貞凶.

There is game in the field. It furthers one to catch it. Without blame. Let the eldest lead the army. The younger transports corpses; Then perseverance brings misfortune. ##### Comments Game is in the field--it has left its usual haunts in the forest and is devastating the fields. This points to an enemy invasion. Energetic combat and punishment are here thoroughly justified, but they must not degenerate into a wild melee in which everyone fends for himself. Despite the greatest degree of perseverance and bravery, this would lead to misfortune. The army must be directed by an experienced leader. It is a matter of waging war, not of permitting the mob to slaughter all who fall into their hands; if they do, defeat will be the result, and despite all perseverance there is danger of misfortune.