What is Hexagram 14, Great Possession?
Hexagram 14, Great Possession (大有 Dà Yǒu), is built from Fire (離 Lí) over Heaven (乾 Qián), and the Wilhelm-Baynes translation reads its themes as abundance, wealth, generosity. The classical sources describe it as a pattern in the Book of Changes (易經 Yìjīng), a situation to recognise, not a verdict to obey.
Key Takeaways
- Hexagram 14 is built from Fire (離 Lí) over Heaven (乾 Qián).
- Its central themes, abundance, wealth, generosity, stewardship, sit in the Wilhelm-Baynes lineage.
- The classical pairing matches the hexagram to Citrine as the meditation stone.
- Read alongside BaZi, Kua, and Compass School sector mapping for a fuller picture.
- This is a pattern, not a verdict, the I-Ching frames reflection, not prediction.
The Judgment
Great Possession. Supreme success.
The Image
Fire in heaven above: the image of Great Possession. Thus the superior person curbs evil and furthers good, and thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.
Master Wei Lin's Interpretation
Interpretation by Master Wei Lin, Chinese Metaphysics Scholar, pattern recognition, not fortune-telling
Fire blazing in the heavens, abundance, radiance, and great possession. This hexagram arrives when you have much, whether material resources, creative energy, or influence. The teaching is not about acquiring more but about stewarding what you have with wisdom and generosity. Great possession without humility becomes arrogance. How are you sharing what has been given to you?
The Six Lines
When a changing line appears in your reading, its text carries special guidance for your situation.
Line 1 (bottom)
“No relationship with what is harmful; there is no blame in this. If one remains conscious of difficulty, one remains without blame.”
Line 2
“A big wagon for loading. One may undertake something. No blame.”
Line 3
“A prince offers his possessions to the Son of Heaven. A petty person cannot do this.”
Line 4
“One makes a difference between oneself and one's neighbor. No blame.”
Line 5
“One whose truth is accessible, yet dignified, has good fortune.”
Line 6 (top)
“From heaven comes blessing. Good fortune. Nothing that does not further.”
🔮 Crystal for Hexagram 14
Citrine
Hold Citrine while meditating on Great Possession. Its energy resonates with the themes of abundance, wealth, generosity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hexagram 14 (Great Possession) mean?
In the Wilhelm-Baynes translation of the I-Ching (易經 Yìjīng), Hexagram 14, Great Possession (大有 Dà Yǒu), is read through Fire (離 Lí) over Heaven (乾 Qián). The classical sources describe its themes as abundance, wealth, generosity. This is pattern recognition, not prediction.
What is the Judgment for Great Possession?
The Judgment reads: "Great Possession. Supreme success.", the Judgment is the I-Ching's classical summary of the situation the hexagram describes, and what the present moment is asking of the reader.
What is the Image for Great Possession?
The Image reads: "Fire in heaven above: the image of Great Possession. Thus the superior person curbs evil and furthers good, and thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.", in the classical sources the Image is the elemental picture, the upper and lower trigrams in conversation, that the reader holds while sitting with the hexagram.
What crystal pairs with Hexagram 14?
Citrine is the traditional pairing for Great Possession. The classical Chinese gemology lineage associates this stone with the hexagram's central themes, hold it during meditation on the reading. This is reflective practice, not divination-as-prediction.
How is Hexagram 14 read in BaZi or Feng Shui?
An I-Ching cast is one consultation. The fuller reading, Four Pillars (四柱 Sì Zhù), Kua personal feng shui, and Compass School sector mapping, reads the hexagram alongside the chart. Master Wei Lin's Master Reading section synthesizes the Book of Changes alongside BaZi and the other Chinese metaphysics traditions.
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