Hexagram 14
Possession in Great Measure (Dà Yǒu)
Above: Fire · Below: Heaven
When your hands are full, hold them steady
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The judgment
Great abundance. Supreme success; things go well.
The Image: Fire high in the sky: great possession. So the noble person holds back what is wrong and brings out what is good, following heaven's will.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
The sun shines bright in the middle of the sky, lighting all things. Great abundance — keep it full by holding it steady.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
The white tiger bares its teeth, marching in from the east. The vermilion bird leads the way, speaking words of persuasion. The enemy asks to submit, coming forward with jade in its mouth.
When the momentum is right, the other side comes forward on its own, offering jade in surrender.
Takashima
- On fortune: things are going well right now, like the sun in the sky, lighting everything around it.
- On business: you can be bold and go big — abundance is growing day by day.
Five common questions
Timing
Like the sun at noon; keep it full and steady
Health
Too much heat; eat light, sleep early
Money
Be bold; when full, share
Home
A house of goodness; teach the young
Love
Rich in feeling; stay close
The health notes are traditional observations to reflect on. If you feel unwell, follow your doctor’s advice.
The six lines
- Nine at the beginning: No dealings with what is harmful — that is no fault. Mindful of hardship, there is no blame.
- Nine in the second place: A great wagon for loading. There is somewhere to go. No blame.
- Nine in the third place: A prince offers his abundance to the Son of Heaven. A petty person cannot do this.
- Nine in the fourth place: He does not flaunt his abundance. No blame.
- Six in the fifth place: His sincerity reaches others and commands respect. Good fortune.
- Nine at the top: Blessed from heaven. Good fortune; nothing that is not favorable.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.