Hexagram 14 · 大有 · Dà Yǒu
Great Possession
- Element:
- Fire over Heaven
- Key themes:
- abundance, success, generosity, responsibility, gratitude
Image
Fire in the sky, symbolizing great abundance, success, and the light of achievement.
Overall message
Hexagram 14 represents a time of great abundance and success. It emphasizes the importance of generosity, responsibility, and gratitude. Success comes from sharing your blessings, using your resources wisely, and maintaining balance. Be prepared for changes and maintain your adaptability.
Embrace the abundance and success you have achieved. Use your resources wisely and generously. Success comes from sharing your blessings and acting with responsibility and gratitude.
Classical text (Legge, 1882)
Judgment. Tâ Yû indicates that, (under the circumstances which it implies), there will be great progress and success.
Image. (The trigram for) heaven and (that of) fire above it form Tâ Yû The superior man, in accordance with this, represses what is evil and gives distinction to what is good, in sympathy with the excellent Heaven-conferred (nature).
From James Legge's translation of the I Ching (Sacred Books of the East, vol. XVI, 1882). Public domain.
The six lines
Line 6 · End of Abundance
The period of great possession comes to an end. Be prepared for changes.
Stay vigilant and be prepared for the transition. Maintain your balance and adaptability.
Line 5 · Generosity and Gratitude
Generosity and gratitude enhance success. Positive energy flows from giving and appreciating.
Be generous and express gratitude. Share your blessings and appreciate what you have.
Line 4 · Maintaining Balance
Maintaining balance is crucial for sustaining success.
Ensure that all aspects of your life are in balance. Avoid excess and maintain harmony.
Line 3 · Responsibility
With great success comes great responsibility. Act with integrity and wisdom.
Use your resources wisely and responsibly. Ensure that your actions benefit others.
Line 2 · Sharing Success
Success is achieved, and it is important to share it with others.
Be generous and share your success. Help others and build strong relationships.
Line 1 · Beginning of Abundance
The initial stage of achieving abundance. Success is within reach, but it requires effort.
Work diligently and stay focused. Build a strong foundation for future success.
Related hexagrams
Opposite: If every line of this hexagram were inverted (yang to yin and vice versa), you would have Hexagram 8 · 比 · Bǐ. This is the hexagram's structural counterpart — the situation it could become if every dynamic flipped.
Nuclear: The hexagram hidden inside this one, built from lines 2-3-4 and 3-4-5, is Hexagram 43 · 夬 · Guài. The nuclear hexagram describes the inner pattern that produced this situation — what is going on underneath.
If only one line of this hexagram changed in your cast, you would arrive at:
- Line 1 changing → Hexagram 50 · 鼎 · Dǐng
- Line 2 changing → Hexagram 30 · 离 · Lí
- Line 3 changing → Hexagram 38 · 睽 · Kuí
- Line 4 changing → Hexagram 26 · 大畜 · Dà Chù
- Line 5 changing → Hexagram 1 · 乾 · Qián
- Line 6 changing → Hexagram 34 · 大壮 · Dà Zhuàng