Possession in Great Measure
大有 (Dà Yǒu)
Hexagram #14
Hexagram Structure
Upper Trigram
Fire
Lower Trigram
Heaven
Core Essence
Keywords
Meaning
Represents great wealth and abundance, along with the responsibility that comes with it.
Guidance
Use your abundance wisely and for the benefit of others. Share your good fortune.
Classical Texts
Judgment
Possession in Great Measure. Supreme success.
大有：元亨。
Image
Fire in heaven above: the image of Possession in Great Measure. Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, and thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.
火在天上，大有；君子以遏恶扬善，顺天休命。
Hexagram Story & Origin
The Possession in Great Measure hexagram symbolizes abundance and prosperity. 'Fire above heaven, great possession' is like the sun shining on earth, making all things flourish. The reigns of Kings Cheng and Kang in early Zhou dynasty embodied the Da You hexagram - peace and prosperity, abundance leading to propriety. But the Da You hexagram also warns us: in times of wealth, we should know how to share; individual happiness is not as good as collective happiness. True wealth means benefiting more people, only then can it last long.
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