Hexagram 14 of the Yi Jing is composed of the upper trigram ☲ Li (Fire, the younger sister) and the lower trigram ☰ Qian (Heaven, the father). This hexagram symbolizes great possession or great abundance and is associated with a moment when beings naturally come into agreement through gentle responses.
Key Interpretations:
- Chinese Name: 火天大有 (Huǒ Tiān Dà Yǒu)
- English Translation: The Great Possession
Jia Zi Combination of Hexagram 14:
Hexagram 14 is linked with the Xin Si 辛巳 combination within the sexagesimal cycle, the 18th combination:
- Xin 辛: The Celestial Stem representing Metal Yin.
- Si 巳: The Terrestrial Branch symbolizing the Serpent.
Detailed Interpretation of Hexagram 14:
Opposite Hexagram (錯卦 Cuo Gua):
The opposite hexagram represents the contrary or the inverse solution to the situation. By replacing Yang traits with Yin traits (and vice versa), Hexagram 14 transforms into Hexagram 8 – Bi – Union.
Inverted Hexagram (覆卦 Fu Gua):
The Inverted hexagram offers insights into the origin of the situation. By reversing the positions of the trigrams, Hexagram 14 becomes Hexagram 13 – Tong Ren – Community with Men.
Nuclear Hexagram (互卦 Hu Gua):
The nuclear hexagram reveals the core issue or essence of the situation. By using the central four lines to form two trigrams, Hexagram 14 becomes Hexagram 43 – Guai – Breakthrough.
Mutant Hexagram (Derived):
The mutation of each line in Hexagram 14 generates a new hexagram, indicating potential developments in the situation:
- Line 6 mutation leads to Hexagram 34.
- Line 5 mutation leads to Hexagram 1.
- Line 4 mutation leads to Hexagram 26.
- Line 3 mutation leads to Hexagram 38.
- Line 2 mutation leads to Hexagram 30.
- Line 1 mutation leads to Hexagram 50.
Taoist Yi Jing Wen Wang Gua
Hexagram 14 is a hexagram of return (of permanence), of the Qian (Metal) family, so Subject is placed on the third line and Object is placed on the sixth line.
The six relatives
- 6th Line: 巳 Si (Fire) – Officer
- 5th Line: 未 Wei (Earth) – Parents
- 4th Line: 酉 You (Metal) – Brothers
- 3rd Line: 辰 Chen (Earth) – Parents
- 2nd Line: 寅 Yin (Wood) – Wealth
- 1st Line: 子 Zi (Water) – Children