#14
Possession in Great Measure
大有
— Dà Yǒu
Upper trigram: Fire (Lí) · Lower trigram: Heaven (Qián)
Overall meaning
Hexagram Possession in Great Measure symbolizes great wealth and outstanding success. Upper trigram is Fire (the sun), lower is Heaven — sun in the sky shining everywhere; all things receive light and warmth. This is the hexagram of wealth, great success, and full prosperity.
Judgment text (Thoán từ)
Possession in Great Measure: supreme success. Great possession — success from root to tip.
Line texts (6 lines)
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First Nine: No relations with what is harmful — no blame. Difficult still, but no blame. Maintain rectitude from the start.
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Second Nine: A great wagon laden — there is somewhere to go, no blame. Resources and means are sufficient; one can act and travel far.
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Third Nine: A prince offers tribute to the Son of Heaven — small people cannot do this. Only the virtuous can offer and serve the highest.
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Fourth Nine: He does not display his wealth — no blame. Modesty in wealth, not flaunting, brings no fault.
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Fifth Six: Sincere bonds, dignified bearing — good fortune. In a high position with sincerity and proper dignity — wins the people's heart.
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Top Nine: Help from heaven — good fortune, nothing that does not further. Lofty virtue is supported by heaven; everything succeeds.
Applications by topic
- Marriage
- Wealthy, abundant marriage. Both succeed together. Stay modest; don't let wealth crack the bond.
- Career
- Career at its peak. Recognition and deserved rewards arrive. Manage what you have well to keep the position.
- Wealth
- Wealth fortune is excellent, money abundant. Investments yield big returns. Manage assets wisely so as not to lose what you have.
- Health
- Good health and high energy. Watch heart and eyes. Don't overwork even though health is good.
- Lawsuit
- Strong position, clear advantage. Litigation has high chance of winning. Yet be generous and forgiving after victory.
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