Great Possession 大有
Great Possession is the sun shining high above heaven. Your means are growing; carry this abundance with modesty and share it, and it will last.
Judgment
Great possession brings supreme success. As long as you use what you have rightly, the blessing continues.
Image
Fire is high above heaven; this is the picture of great possession. The wise person checks what is harmful, raises up what is good and follows the good will of heaven.
What does Great Possession mean?
Fire shines high above heaven and lights up everything. A single broken line stands in the place of honor and draws the five solid lines toward it. This is a situation where strength gathers not through pressure but through openness and humility. Your resources, opportunities or influence may be growing. This may be the result of effort, patience or luck. Whichever it is, you now hold something valuable, and everyone can see it.
Abundance brings responsibility. When you have a great deal, there are two dangers: pride and waste. Both use up a good period quickly. What is asked of you is to use what you have not only for yourself but also for the good of those around you. Support what is good and stop what is harmful. Avoid showing off, and do not try to compete with your neighbor. Be warm with people, yet dignified. When you see yourself not as the owner of your wealth but as its keeper, this abundance lasts. Heaven's support stays with those who use it well. Think about what you can change with the means you have. Lightening someone else's load also deepens your own abundance. Blessing grows when it is shared, and people remember you with respect.
What to do now
Carry abundance with generosity and simplicity, not with show.
Love and relationships
Warmth, generosity and sharing are at the fore in the relationship. Making use of what you have together strengthens the bond. Do not try to dominate, or to buy love with gifts.
Work and money
Income and opportunities are increasing, and your work is becoming visible. Use this period to create lasting value, and avoid waste. Letting your team and partners share in the gains pays off in the long run.
The lines
If a line changed (red) in your reading, read only that line. Lines are counted from the bottom up.
- First line
Not getting involved with what is harmful is no fault. You are still at the beginning; if you stay aware of the difficulty, you make no mistake.
- Second line
A big wagon for carrying loads. You have a sound structure to carry your resources; taking on a task is blameless.
- Third line
The prince offers his wealth to the Son of Heaven; the small person cannot do this. Wealth must be used for the common good.
- Fourth line
He keeps himself apart from his neighbor and does not show off. Staying modest in the midst of plenty is blameless.
- Fifth line
His sincerity is both approachable and dignified. If you hold warmth and dignity together, good fortune comes.
- Top line
Heaven blesses him. When you stay in harmony and humble, good fortune comes, and nothing remains that is not favorable.
Trigrams
clinging, bright
creative, strong
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