Hexagram 14

Possession in Great Measure (火天大有)

Katen-ta iū / Dà Yǒu

Great possession brings both power and duty. Share generously and stay virtuous.

Upper: Li (Fire)Lower: Qian (Heaven)abundancenobilityresponsibility

Judgment

大有。元亨。

Great possession. Great success.

Use abundance wisely; humility and generosity keep fortune.

Line-by-Line (Yao)

Interpretations if the line changes.

初九。无交害、匪咎、艱則无咎。

No mutual harm, no blame; in hardship, still no blame. Stay clean at the outset.

九二。大車以載、有攸往、无咎。

A great cart carries the load—having somewhere to go, no blame. Capacity matches mission.

九三。公用亨于天子、小人弗克。

The lord offers to the Son of Heaven; the petty cannot manage this. High honor suits the noble.

九四。匪其彭、无咎。

Not his own breadth—no blame. Avoid showing off your abundance.

六五。厥孚交如、威如、吉。

Sincerity interwoven with authority—good fortune. Trust and dignity together.

上九。自天祐之、吉、无不利。

Heaven itself helps—good fortune, nothing unfavorable. Grace at the peak.

Practical Reading

Love & Marriage

Warmth and confidence attract; avoid arrogance.

Work & Career

Recognition and resources rise—lead with integrity and share credit.

Health

Generally strong; watch for excess and maintain balance.

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