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Hexagram 14

Possession in Great Measure

火天大有 · 大有 · Dà Yǒu  |  Fire over Heaven

Great fire in the heavens; abundance held with humility endures.

AbundanceInfluenceStewardshipClarity
Upper trigram
离 · Fire
Lower trigram
乾 · Heaven

The Judgment

“Supreme success.”

The Lines

Nine at the beginningNo dealings that do harm; this is no fault. Stay mindful of hardship, and there is no blame.
Nine in the second placeA great wagon for loading. There is somewhere to go. No blame.
Nine in the third placeA duke offers tribute to the Son of Heaven. A petty person could not do this.
Nine in the fourth placeHe does not flaunt his abundance. No blame.
Six in the fifth placeHis sincerity is met with sincerity, yet carries dignity. Good fortune.
Nine at the topBlessed by heaven. Good fortune; nothing is unfavorable.

Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).

Meaning

Fire blazes high above heaven, illuminating all. Great possession and influence are yours, sustained only by clarity and modesty.

Guidance

Use your abundance generously and stay humble; great holdings demand great responsibility.

When This Hexagram Appears

A peak of resources, talent, or success, where humility and good stewardship keep it from decaying.

FAQ about Hexagram 14

What does Hexagram 14, Possession in Great Measure, mean?

Possession in Great Measure (火天大有, hexagram 14 of the I Ching). Fire blazes high above heaven, illuminating all. Great possession and influence are yours, sustained only by clarity and modesty.

What is the Judgment of the Possession in Great Measure hexagram?

The Judgment reads: “Supreme success.” Great fire in the heavens; abundance held with humility endures.

What guidance does Hexagram 14 offer?

Use your abundance generously and stay humble; great holdings demand great responsibility.

When does the Possession in Great Measure hexagram apply?

A peak of resources, talent, or success, where humility and good stewardship keep it from decaying.

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