Great Possession (Dà Yǒu)

Judgment

大有：元亨。

Plain Meaning：Great possession: supreme success.

Image (Great Commentary)

火在天上，大有；君子以遏恶扬善，顺天休命。

Line Texts

• 初九无交害，匪咎，艰则无咎。

  No harm engaged—no blame; mindful of hardship, no blame.

• 九二大车以载，有攸往，无咎。

  A great wagon for loading—there is a goal; no blame.

• 九三公用亨于天子，小人弗克。

  A duke offers to the Son of Heaven—petty men cannot.

• 九四匪其彭，无咎。

  Not overbearing in display—no blame.

• 六五厥孚交如，威如，吉。

  Sincerity in mutual exchange, with dignity—fortune.

• 上九自天佑之，吉无不利。

  Blessed from heaven—fortune, nothing without benefit.

Symbolism

Fire in the heavens shining on all: great abundance.

Life Lesson

In abundance, curb evil, promote good and stay humble to keep it.

Modern Application

In times of plenty: use and share wisely, stay modest; avoid ostentation.

Words of Caution

Flaunting abundance invites loss.