The Hexagrams
14 Ta Yu Possession in Great Measure
The Judgment
Possession in Great Measure.
Supreme success.
The 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.
Nine at the beginning means:
No relationship with what is harmful;
There is no blame in this.
If one remains conscious of difficulty,
One remains without blame.
Nine in second place means:
A big wagon for loading.
One may undertake something.
No blame.
Nine in third place means:
A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven.
A petty man cannot do this.
Nine in fourth place means:
He makes a difference
Between himself and his neighbor.
No blame.
Six in fifth place means:
* He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified,
Has good fortune.
Nine at the top means:
He is blessed by heaven.
Good fortune.
Nothing that does not further.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com