In relationships
In relationships, “Possession in Great Measure” asks you to join resources with dignity. Direct abundance toward creation, share recognition, and decide from dignity rather than fear of loss.
Hexagram 14 · Da You
䷍ Possession in Great Measure
resourcesdignitygenerosity
You or the situation hold substantial resources; the central question is how to use them without losing proportion.
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Core meaning
You or the situation hold substantial resources; the central question is how to use them without losing proportion.
Practical direction
Direct abundance toward creation, share recognition, and decide from dignity rather than fear of loss.
How to apply the meaning to your question
In work and practical matters
In work and practical matters, the key is resources. Direct abundance toward creation, share recognition, and decide from dignity rather than fear of loss.
Inner development
On the inner level, this hexagram opens the theme of dignity. You or the situation hold substantial resources; the central question is how to use them without losing proportion.
The shadow to watch
Possession becomes a burden when it must constantly be proved, guarded, and compared with what others have.
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Frequently asked questions
What does I Ching hexagram 14, Possession in Great Measure, mean?
You or the situation hold substantial resources; the central question is how to use them without losing proportion.
What guidance does hexagram 14 offer?
Direct abundance toward creation, share recognition, and decide from dignity rather than fear of loss.
What does Possession in Great Measure mean for relationships?
In relationships, “Possession in Great Measure” asks you to join resources with dignity. Direct abundance toward creation, share recognition, and decide from dignity rather than fear of loss.
What shadow should be watched in this hexagram?
Possession becomes a burden when it must constantly be proved, guarded, and compared with what others have.
Consult the I Ching
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