初
初六。藉用白茅、无咎。
Using white reeds—no blame. Simple support at the base helps.
䷛
Hexagram 28
Preponderance of the Great (沢風大過)
Takufū-taika / Dà Guò
The ridgepole bends under weight—too much pressure. Extraordinary measures may be needed.
Judgment
大過。棟橈。利有攸往、亨。
Excess. The ridgepole sags. Favorable to go somewhere; success.
Near the limit—bold action can break through, but beware collapse.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。枯楊生稊、老夫得其女妻、无不利。
Dead poplar sprouts—an old man marries a young wife; nothing unfavorable. Unlikely renewal.
三
九三。棟橈、凶。
Ridgepole bends—misfortune. Structure failing under weight.
四
九四。棟隆、吉、有它吝。
Ridgepole arched—good, though minor regret. Strengthening helps.
五
九五。枯楊生華、老婦得其士夫、无咎无譽。
Dead poplar blossoms—an older woman weds a younger man; neither blame nor praise. Odd pairing, neutral outcome.
上
上六。過涉滅頂、凶、无咎。
Over-crossing, drowning—misfortune, yet no blame. Overextension sinks you.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Relationship under strain; decisive choices may be required.
Work & Career
Heavy burden; daring moves could solve it, but watch overload.
Health
Risk of overwork—rest before breaking.
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