初
初九。有厲、利己。
Danger present—benefit in self-restraint. Hold yourself back.
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Hexagram 26
Taming Power of the Great (山天大畜)
Santen-taichiku / Dà Xù
A mountain halts heaven’s force—great power stored and restrained, awaiting the right time.
Judgment
大畜。利貞。不家食、吉。利渉大川。
Great accumulation. Benefit in correctness. Not eating at home—good fortune. Favorable to cross the great river.
Gather strength and knowledge; withhold action until ready, then undertake great tasks.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。輿説輻。
The wagon loses its spokes—movement halts. Pause to repair support.
三
九三。良馬逐、利艱貞。曰閑輿衛、利有攸往。
Fine horses race—benefit in difficult correctness. Train chariots and guards; then it’s favorable to go.
四
六四。童牛之牿、元吉。
Nose-bar for a young ox—great fortune. Early restraint prevents trouble.
五
六五。豶豕之牙、吉。
Tusks of a castrated boar—good fortune. Controlled power is safe.
上
上九。何天之衢、亨。
Heaven’s open crossroads—success. Stored power finds free passage.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Build trust slowly; do not rush.
Work & Career
Store skills and resources; prepare for a major chance.
Health
Focus on building base strength; train steadily.
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