火天大有
Hexagram 14 is one of the most auspicious in the sequence. It describes a situation of genuine abundance — great resources, broad influence, and the capacity to accomplish significant things. The challenge is not acquiring more but managing what is already present with wisdom and generosity.
大有：元亨。
丰盛富有之象：柔得尊位、上下相应，大为亨通。
Interpretive translationPossession in Great Measure. Supreme success.
彖曰：大有，柔得尊位，大中而上下应之，曰大有。其德刚健而文明，应乎天而时行，是以元亨。
象曰：火在天上，大有；君子以遏恶扬善，顺天休命。
火在天上普照万物，大有所获；君子效法它，抑恶扬善、顺承天命。
无交害，匪咎，艰则无咎。
象曰：大有初九，无交害也。
No relationship with what is harmful; there is no blame in this. Remaining conscious of difficulty keeps one free of blame.
大车以载，有攸往，无咎。
象曰：大车以载，积中不败也。
A big wagon for loading. One may undertake something. No blame.
公用亨于天子，小人弗克。
象曰：公用亨于天子，小人害也。
A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven. A petty man cannot do this.
匪其彭，无咎。
象曰：匪其彭无咎，明辨晰也。
He makes a difference between himself and the swollen. No blame.
厥孚交如，威如，吉。
象曰：厥孚交如，信以发志也。威如之吉，易而无备也。
Sincerity that is reciprocal and dignified brings good fortune.
自天佑之，吉无不利。
象曰：大有上吉，自天佑也。
He is blessed by heaven. Good fortune. Nothing that does not further.
Structure
Da You is formed by Fire (Li ☲) above Heaven (Qian ☰). The sun shines high in the sky, illuminating everything below. Nothing is hidden; everything is visible. The image is of clarity, warmth, and the kind of broad illumination that benefits all rather than just a few.
Core meaning
The central message of Da You is that great possession comes with great responsibility. The hexagram is not simply about having a lot — it is about what you do with what you have. The traditional text emphasizes suppressing what is harmful, promoting what is good, and aligning with the broader order rather than hoarding for personal gain.
This hexagram often appears when someone is in a position of genuine strength or abundance. The question is whether they are using that position wisely — sharing, illuminating, and contributing — or whether they are becoming complacent or possessive.
In Liuyao readings, Da You is a strong positive indicator. It suggests that the resources needed for success are present or accessible. The main risk is mismanagement or arrogance in the face of good fortune.
In divination
When Da You appears, the practical message is that the situation is genuinely favorable and the resources are there. The question is whether the querent is positioned to use them well. Generosity, clarity, and alignment with what is genuinely good tend to sustain the abundance; greed and narrow self-interest tend to erode it.
Da You is favorable for almost all types of questions. It is particularly strong for questions about resources, influence, and the capacity to make a significant positive impact.
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