Hexagram #14

Da You · 大有

above · below

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Hexagram 14, Da You (大有), combines the Li (upper) and Qian (lower) trigrams. Possession in Great Measure.

Judgment (卦辞)

Possession in Great Measure. Supreme success. The sun shines upon all; the great man possesses wealth and virtue in abundance, yet remains humble and restrained. This is a time of great fortune that must be handled with modesty.

大有:元亨。

Image (象辞)

Fire in heaven above — the image of Possession in Great Measure. Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, and obediently follows heaven's bounty. Fire shining in the heavens illuminates all things, and the wise person distributes this light with justice.

火在天上,大有;君子以遏恶扬善,顺天休命。

Trigram Composition

Upper: Li ()

Fire · Clinging, Light

Lower: Qian ()

Heaven · Creative, Strong

Modern Application

Da You represents abundance handled with humility — great success that requires ethical stewardship. Relevant for wealth management, corporate responsibility, and leadership under prosperity.

大有代表以谦逊处理的丰饶——需要道德守护的巨大成功。适用于财富管理、企业责任和繁荣下的领导力。

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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题

What does Hexagram 14 (Da You) mean?第 14 卦 大有 是什么意思?+

Hexagram 14, Da You (大有), represents the interaction of Li (above) and Qian (below). Possession in Great Measure. Supreme success. The sun shines upon all; the great man possesses wealth and virtue in abundance, yet remains humble and restrained. This is a time of great fortune that m

What are the trigrams of Hexagram 14?第 14 卦的上下卦是什么?+

Hexagram 14 has Li as the upper trigram and Qian as the lower trigram.

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