| Name | 大有 Dà Yǒu, “Great Possession” |
|---|---|
| Upper trigram | ☲ 离 Fire: clarity and attachment |
| Lower trigram | ☰ 乾 Heaven: strength and initiative |
The Judgment
元亨。
Supreme success.
Abundance everywhere. The whole field is yours. Now the question is what you do with it.
The Image
火在天上，大有；君子以遏恶扬善，顺天休命。
Fire above heaven — Great Possession. The wise curb evil, honor good, and follow heaven's gracious will.
When you have a lot, your job is to use it well — cut what's harmful, lift what's good. Use the position, don't get used by it.
The six lines
If a line changes in your cast, read its text below. Lines are numbered from the bottom.
Line 1 · first (bottom) · Yang
无交害。匪咎，艰则无咎。
No connection with what is harmful. No blame. Remain aware of difficulty — then no blame.
Don't entangle with toxic situations. Stay alert to what could go wrong. Vigilance is the cost of having a lot.
Line 2 · second · Yang
大车以载，有攸往，无咎。
A great wagon for transport. There is somewhere to go. No blame.
You have the resources and the team — load up and move. This is your green-light moment.
Line 3 · third · Yang
公用亨于天子，小人弗克。
A prince offers tribute to the Son of Heaven. The small-minded cannot do this.
Real power shares upward. The petty hoard. Generosity at this level separates the real ones.
Line 4 · fourth · Yang
匪其彭，无咎。
He distinguishes himself without grasping. No blame.
Stand out without grabbing. Quiet confidence reads as power; loud claims read as insecurity.
Line 5 · fifth · Yin
厥孚交如，威如，吉。
His sincerity is shared with others. With dignity, fortune.
Lead with openness, but don't be a pushover. Warm and firm — that's the move.
Line 6 · top · Yang
自天佑之，吉无不利。
Blessed by heaven. Fortune. Nothing fails.
Everything aligned. Doors open you didn't even knock on. Walk through with grace.
Related hexagrams
- Inverted (turned upside down): Hexagram 13, Fellowship
- Complement (every line reversed): Hexagram 8, Holding Together