The Power of the Great
Thunder rolls across the sky; great power must be rightly used.
The Judgment
“Perseverance furthers.”
The Lines
Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).
Meaning
Thunder above heaven—immense strength at its height. Great power is genuine here, but its rightness lies in restraint and purpose.
Guidance
Use your strength in service of what is right; power without self-mastery destroys itself.
When This Hexagram Appears
A position of strength or momentum that must be wielded with discipline, not recklessness.
FAQ about Hexagram 34
What does Hexagram 34, The Power of the Great, mean?
The Power of the Great (雷天大壮, hexagram 34 of the I Ching). Thunder above heaven—immense strength at its height. Great power is genuine here, but its rightness lies in restraint and purpose.
What is the Judgment of the The Power of the Great hexagram?
The Judgment reads: “Perseverance furthers.” Thunder rolls across the sky; great power must be rightly used.
What guidance does Hexagram 34 offer?
Use your strength in service of what is right; power without self-mastery destroys itself.
When does the The Power of the Great hexagram apply?
A position of strength or momentum that must be wielded with discipline, not recklessness.