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大有 14 · Dà Yǒu · Great Possession
Fire over Heaven — upper Lí 離 (clinging, radiant, clarifying); lower Qián 乾 (creative, strong, initiating)
Hexagram 14, Great Possession (Dà Yǒu, 大有), is Fire over Heaven. Fire high in heaven. Abundance rightly held and visible to all.
The situation
Fire high in heaven. Abundance rightly held and visible to all.
The counsel
Hold what you have modestly. Curb excess and let your possessions serve.
The six lines
Line 1 — No contact with harm yet. Stay aware of what wealth attracts.
Line 2 — A big wagon to carry things. You have capacity; go somewhere.
Line 3 — The noble offers to the ruler; the petty one cannot.
Line 4 — Do not flaunt what you have. No blame.
Line 5 — Sincerity met with dignity. Good.
Line 6 — Blessed from heaven. Good fortune.