I Ching 14
Da You
Fire over Heaven (Da You)
Judgment
大有 元亨
It is a great bumper year. It will prosper greatly.
Interpretation
The Da You (Great Possession) Hexagram consists of the upper trigram Li (Fire) and the lower trigram Qian (Heaven). Li represents fire, and Qian represents the sky. The image of this hexagram is fire blazing in the sky.
Li symbolizes clarity and illumination, while Qian represents the ruler. Fire burning in the sky signifies a ruler who governs with great clarity and wisdom. When a ruler clearly observes and governs wisely, everything in the nation falls into its proper place, leading to prosperity and cultural flourishing. Da You means possessing great abundance.
In the hexagram statement, in ancient times, a good harvest was called "You" (有, possession), and a great harvest was called "Da You" (大有, great possession). If one clearly observes the laws of heaven and acts in accordance with the seasons, a great harvest will come, bringing abundance and prosperity. Therefore, this is a time of great success and fortune.
If a person casts divination and receives this hexagram, they should reflect on the hexagram’s imagery and meaning. Now is a time of strong vitality and thriving fortune. One must not let this excellent opportunity slip away. Since the sun is shining in the sky, all endeavors will likely succeed as desired.
However, just as the sun will inevitably set, good fortune does not last forever. One must not place blind faith in the future but should take bold and proactive action while still in a position of strength. If one acts decisively before the sun sets, using their full energy and strong momentum, success and prosperity will follow.
Time does not wait for anyone. Abundance is coming, so the matter inquired about in this divination will be greatly favorable.
Changing lines
初九 无交害,匪咎,艱則无咎
Initial Nine: No mutual harm, no blame, persistence brings no blame.
'Gyohae' means mutual harm. 'Bi' is borrowed from the character meaning 'not.' This signifies that there is no mutual harm.
九二 大車以載,有攸往,无咎
Nine Second: Large cart carries, progress without blame.
The character "ST27" refers to a large cart. "Documentation" means to load, and "Yes" means a place. Farmers load their harvest onto a large cart and bring it back home. This signifies prosperity and good fortune.
九三 公用亨于天子,小人弗克
Nine Third: Public works, good fortune for the emperor, small people do not succeed.
The "gong" refers to the minister, while "hyang" signifies a banquet. The common people, such as farmers, cannot partake in this banquet. The hexagram suggests that those in a position of power, such as a prince, will be invited to a grand banquet by the emperor. The person who receives this hexagram will experience significant success. However, those of lower status, like farmers, will not benefit.
九四 匪其彭,无咎
Nine Fourth: Not the Peng clan, no blame.
The term "Bi" refers to exclusion, and "Paeng" refers to limping. The hexagram speaks of a situation where one is trying to exclude something or someone but faces an obstacle or hindrance. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where they need to remove something but are unable to do so. This task will be difficult.
六五 厥孚交如威如,吉
Six Fifth: Trust connects like power, good fortune.
Capturing and binding thieves who defy submission prevents plunder, ensuring safety. The task at hand will be auspicious, as proactive measures keep harm at bay.
上九 自天祐之,吉,无不利
Top Nine: Heaven blesses, good fortune, no misfortune.
A bountiful harvest is heaven’s gift, bringing fortune and boundless benefits. The task at hand enjoys divine aid, and as heaven helps those who help themselves, it will be auspicious and richly rewarding.