#14
Great Possession (大有)
Dà Yǒu
Abundance held with clarity.
Source: Our commentary · editorial-en-v1
Lower trigram: Heaven (乾 Qián) — creative force
Upper trigram: Fire (离 Lí) — clarity and clinging
Judgment — our commentary
Great possession is safe when held with clarity and generosity. Wealth or talent becomes a trust, not a trophy.
The six lines
Line 1
Great Possession: begin quietly. Abundance held with clarity shows first as a small, careful step rather than a public claim.
Reflection: What smallest faithful step is available now?
Line 2
Great Possession: gather allies or resources. Keep abundance held with clarity practical—test one move before scaling.
Reflection: What support makes the next step safer?
Line 3
Great Possession: work intensifies. Stay honest about fatigue so abundance held with clarity does not tip into rash force.
Reflection: Where should you pause before pushing harder?
Line 4
Great Possession: a fork appears. Choose the option that keeps integrity even if it is slower.
Reflection: Which choice can you fully own?
Line 5
Great Possession: your stance influences others. Model abundance held with clarity without pressuring people to mirror you.
Reflection: How can you lead without dominating?
Line 6
Great Possession: close the cycle. Soften excess, keep the lesson, and do not cling to the peak.
Reflection: What deserves a clean ending rather than a cling?