Hexagram 14 of 64
Great Possession大有
Fire high in the sky. The noble person stops what is harmful, lifts up what is good, and follows heaven's kind will.
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Judgment: Great success.
火在天上，大有；君子以遏惡揚善，順天休命。
Image: Fire high in the sky. The noble person stops what is harmful, lifts up what is good, and follows heaven's kind will.
In plain words
The situation: A rich harvest, with plenty in hand.
What you can do: Use it well, and stay modest.
For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.
The six lines
- 上九自天祐之，吉无不利。Heaven protects it. Good fortune, and nothing fails.In shortLiving rightly earns support from above; everything goes well.
- 六五厥孚交如，威如；吉。Trust that connects, with dignity. Good fortune.In shortBe sincere and also dignified; people trust you, and it goes well.
- 九四匪其彭，无咎。Not making a show of it. No fault.In shortDo not show off your abundance; staying low-key keeps you clear.
- 九三公用亨于天子，小人弗克。A lord makes an offering to the Son of Heaven. A small person cannot do this.In shortOffer your resources to the greater good; small-minded people cannot do this.
- 九二大車以載，有攸往，无咎。A great cart for carrying the load. There is somewhere to go. No fault.In shortYou can carry heavy responsibility; go ahead, there is no fault.
- 初九无交害，匪咎，艱則无咎。No contact with harm, and so no fault. Stay aware of hardship and there is no fault.In shortNo trouble yet; remember how hard it was to get here, and stay careful.
Sources Zhou Yi. English by TaoDial.