Da Xu

Judgment

大畜 利貞 不家食 吉 利涉大川

The point is that it is beneficial. It is good luck not to eat at home, and it is beneficial to cross a large river.

Interpretation

The Dae Chuk hexagram consists of the upper trigram Kan (Mountain) and the lower trigram Qian (Heaven). Kan represents a mountain, and Qian represents Heaven. The image of the Dae Chuk hexagram is Heaven within a mountain. Since Heaven is within the mountain, the energy is accumulated in the mountain. Dae Chuk means that there is much that has been accumulated.

In the hexagram commentary, I Jeong is interpreted as "the point" and Seop means "to cross the water." Raising livestock is mentioned, and it is said that a situation involving livestock is favorable. It is auspicious to raise livestock and eat outdoors, and sometimes it is beneficial to lead the livestock far.

For someone who receives this hexagram, it suggests that now is the time to wait for a good opportunity to unfold and to accumulate strength and prepare thoroughly. Heaven is within the mountain, and the energy of Heaven rises to the mountain. The mountain is lush with vegetation, and the seas are rich in food, all thriving in abundance. By first accumulating strength and building up skill, one will be able to move forward with a steady mind toward their goals, regardless of any obstacles. The fortune is very favorable.

Even if difficulties arise, the accumulated ability will be sufficient to overcome them. The harder the struggle, the greater the outcome. Those who focus on self-cultivation and skill-building, waiting for the right moment, will benefit greatly.

It is also important not to remain trapped in one's inner world but to open the door of the heart, pursue what you have in mind, and face challenges head-on when they arise. This will bring good fortune.

初九 有厲,利已.

Initial Nine: There is danger, benefit to oneself.

'Ye' means dangerous or precarious, and 'Ji' means to stop. A herder meets danger while far away with their livestock, so halting is the wisest choice. A person who receives this line in divination is in a situation where a herder has encountered danger and should stop their journey. The matter inquired about in divination will benefit from pausing or giving up the task.

九二 輿說輹

Nine Second: The cart turns.

The character "F" refers to a cart, and "BELLY" refers to a wheel spoke. The situation described involves a shepherd whose cart wheel spoke breaks, putting them in a dangerous situation. The person drawing this hexagram is in a similar situation, where their progress is interrupted by an unexpected problem. The work they are asking about may face a significant setback.

九三 良馬逐,利艱貞,日閑輿衛,利有攸往

Nine Third: A good horse chases, beneficial for perseverance, the sun rises, beneficial for progress.

The term "chuk" refers to breeding, and "ganjeong" refers to seeking answers in difficult times. This hexagram suggests that while breeding horses is a difficult task, it brings prosperity. The person receiving this hexagram may face challenges, but the results will be rewarding, with an increase in wealth and successful endeavors.

六四 童牛之牿,元吉

Six Fourth: The young bull’s yoke, great fortune.

The term "Dongu" refers to a calf, and "Ji" refers to preparation. The hexagram speaks of the situation where preparation is made to avoid damage, symbolizing careful planning. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where they have made the necessary preparations, and the outcome will be favorable. The task will be prosperous.

六五 豶豕之牙,吉

Six Fifth: The boar’s tusks, good fortune.

Castrating a pig fattens it for slaughter, but if it runs or tears its wound without confinement, it may die; caging it ensures fortune. The task at hand will yield great gains if you foresee and act wisely to prevent trouble.

上九 何天之衢,亨

Top Nine: What is the way of the heavens? Successful.

Receiving heaven’s blessing, raising livestock prospers abundantly. The task at hand will thrive under divine favor, flourishing your endeavors with great success.