Hexagram 14: Great Possession (大有 Dà Yǒu) – I Ching Meaning

Hexagram 14 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams is called Great Possession (大有, Dà Yǒu). It is made of the lower trigram Qian (Heaven) and the upper trigram Li (Fire). Keywords: abundance, clarity, generosity. This is for reflection and entertainment, not a prediction.

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Judgment

You have a lot to work with, and the light shines on you. Wealth of any kind is best used with clarity and kindness.

The Image

Fire above in the sky lights up everything. Support what is good and discourage what is not, with a calm heart.

Great Possession hexagram meaning

General meaning

Resources, support and clarity are strong now. Use them wisely and with gratitude.

Love

There is warmth and plenty to give. Share it without keeping score.

Career

You have good tools and good standing. Lead with transparency and fairness.

Advice

Stay modest as things go well. Share what you have.

The six changing lines

  1. Line 1. You have little so far, which is also a safe place. Avoid showing off and keep humble.
  2. Line 2. A large load can be carried well. Trust your capacity and get going.
  3. Line 3. What you have can serve others. Share it generously instead of keeping it all.
  4. Line 4. Do not flaunt what you have. Quiet grace keeps you out of trouble.
  5. Line 5. Warm sincerity and calm dignity win trust. Lead with both.
  6. Line 6. Help seems to come from above. Staying humble keeps the good luck going.

In short

You have plenty now; stay humble and use it generously and wisely.

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