Da You · Great Possession
大有卦 · 火天大有
- Abundance
- Harvest
- Success
- Humility in wealth
The Judgment
Tâ Yû indicates that, (under the circumstances which it implies), there will be great progress and success.
元亨。
The Image
Fire in the sky above: great possession. The noble one, in the same way, curbs evil, promotes good and follows heaven's benevolent will.
火在天上，大有。君子以遏恶扬善，顺天休命。
Plain-language reading
Your situation
You are harvesting. Your abilities, resources and influence are relatively abundant. Da You is fire high in the sky, lighting everything around it, a sign of great possession. It is a confident period, but the more you have, the more attention and tests come your way.
Where to put your effort
Use your resources well and point them at things that are truly worthwhile, curbing the bad and promoting the good. Stay humble and grateful, share your success with the people around you, and do not let wealth or achievement make you arrogant. The better things go, the more important it is to stay true to where you started, so that abundance can last.
Four areas of life
- Career
- Exceptionally smooth; you will shine brightly.
- Wealth
- Go for it and wealth will come.
- Family
- A family that does good is protected through the generations.
- Health
- Rising internal heat; get it checked carefully.
Health notes come from traditional texts and are cultural reference only. If you feel unwell, please see a doctor.
The six lines
Read from the bottom up: the first line is at the bottom, the top line is at the top. Open each line for details.
Nine at the beginningIn the first line, undivided, there is no approach to what is injurious, and there is no error. Let there be a realisation of the difficulty (and danger of the position), and there will be no error (to the end).Moving
初九：无交害，匪咎；艰则无咎。
Image：The first nine of great possession: no harmful entanglements.
- Career
- Work hard on yourself and wait for good luck.
- Wealth
- The business is new; start carefully and no harm will come.
- Family
- New wealth to be glad about and cherish.
- Health
- No health concerns; disputes should be settled.
Nine in the second placeIn the second line, undivided, we have a large waggon with its load. In whatever direction advance is made, there will be no error.Moving
九二：大车以载，有攸往，无咎。
Image：A big wagon for loading: goods piled in the middle without breaking down.
- Career
- You are in the middle of a lucky streak; smooth sailing.
- Wealth
- Profit at home and abroad.
- Family
- A good time to move house.
- Health
- Seek treatment elsewhere; you will win any dispute.
Nine in the third placeThe third line, undivided, shows us a feudal prince presenting his offerings to the Son of Heaven. A small man would be unequal (to such a duty).Moving
九三：公用，亨于天子，小人弗克。
Image：A prince offers to the Son of Heaven: a petty person would be harmed by this.
- Career
- A time of honour; taking bribes would ruin you.
- Wealth
- Fame and profit together; stay away from petty people.
- Family
- Celebrations and banquets; keep an eye on the staff.
- Health
- Be careful with food; avoid disputes.
Nine in the fourth placeThe fourth line, undivided, shows its subject keeping his great resources under restraint. There will be no error.Moving
九四：匪其彭，无咎。
Image：Not flaunting abundance, no blame: clear discernment.
- Career
- Preserve what you have; knowing when enough is enough avoids disgrace.
- Wealth
- You have earned enough; do not grasp for more.
- Family
- Splendid to behold, but fullness invites loss.
- Health
- Bloating and swelling.
Nine at the topThe topmost line, undivided, shows its subject with help accorded to him from Heaven. There will be good fortune, advantage in every respect.Moving
上九：自天右之，吉无不利。
Image：The supreme good fortune of great possession: blessed by heaven.
- Career
- Good luck all the way; everything is auspicious.
- Wealth
- Goods move freely and profit comes naturally.
- Family
- The whole household is filled with blessings.
- Health
- Under divine protection, or nearing the end of life.
Related hexagrams
Judgment and line texts from the public-domain translation by James Legge (1882). Readings by DeepHeart AI.
Bring your own question to the AI
The classics speak in general terms; your situation is specific. Bring the question on your mind, cast a Plum Blossom Divination reading, and let the AI help you think it through.
Ask DeepHeart free →