Interpretation: This is an indication of several different concepts, but the hexagram for the army mainly indicates a logic of “conscription,” that is, the need to rally your forces and strategically organize them, taking logistics into consideration, with the goal of later carrying something out, often a confrontation but sometimes something else.
Thus, it is all about knowing what our supports, allies, and advantages are and how to have them come into play concretely in the way that is most favorable to us.
This involves grouping and dividing up tasks, putting in place and maintaining a certain hierarchy, and finally showing yourself to have strong convictions so that everyone moves forward in the same direction and with the same purpose!
Astrological points to pay attention to: We find many Earth energies here, such as those of Virgo/the 6th house, for organizational abilities, as well as Saturn’s energies for developing tactics and a hierarchy.
There are also certain Air forces present, such as the energies of Uranus/the 11th house or Mercury/the 3rd house, for their notions of grouping, communication, social management, connections, and coming together.
The planet Mars may come into play, but more in the background, as although this coming together of course may lead to fighting or defending in the end, in terms of the present moment this hexagram more highlights the phase of preparation for this (there is nothing said at this stage about whether a war will actually occur: this rallying of forces may also serve to impress and dissuade).
Remarks: This hexagram points to a symmetrical lining up of the troops where everyone knows what they need to do and what their role and duty is, such that the strength of the whole group relies on cohesiveness and harmony between everyone. If even a single cog is missing, the entire structure is weakened.