I Ching · King Wen 14 of 64
Hexagram 14 — Great Possession (Dà Yǒu)
- abundance
- clarity
- generosity
Fire (clarity and clinging) over Heaven (creative strength)
Meaning
Supreme success and great abundance. Clarity within and strength without attract wealth—steward it with humility and generosity.
The fire in heaven illuminates everything and hoards nothing — that is the model of possession this hexagram teaches. Abundance at this scale is a test of character disguised as a reward.
Love & Relationships
A generous, sunny bond; share your riches of feeling freely. When feelings run this rich, generosity comes easily; humility is the discipline. Let your partner shine in the shared light rather than merely basking in yours.
Career & Work
Prosperity and recognition arrive; manage gains wisely and credit others. Windfalls attract flatterers and dull vigilance. Distribute credit conspicuously, keep your accounting honest, and reinvest while the sun is high.
Advice
Possess greatly without pride; curb evil, further good. Hold this counsel lightly but seriously: the I Ching describes the shape of the moment, and Great Possession rewards those who move with that shape rather than against it.
Changing Lines
Changing lines in Great Possession probe how the wealth is carried — no harm while pride stays absent, the great wagon that can bear loading, sincerity that binds even heaven. A moving line asks which part of your abundance is being held wisely and which is quietly corrupting.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hexagram 14 mean?
- Hexagram 14, Great Possession (Dà Yǒu), is the hexagram of abundance, clarity, generosity: Supreme success and great abundance.
- What does Hexagram 14 mean for love?
- In love readings, Great Possession counsels: A generous, sunny bond; share your riches of feeling freely. When feelings run this rich, generosity comes easily; humility is the discipline. Let your partner shine in the shared light rather than merely basking in yours.
- Is Hexagram 14 a good hexagram?
- In the I Ching no hexagram is simply good or bad — each describes a moment in time and how to meet it well. Great Possession centers on abundance and clarity, and its outcome depends on following its counsel: Possess greatly without pride; curb evil, further good. Read as guidance rather than a verdict, it points the way to the best available outcome.