Hexagram 14 · ䷍
Great Possession. The king achieves the central and great position, possessing all within the four seas.
Great possession and abundance. The ruler attains the supreme position, possessing all within the four seas. Fortune and success flow naturally from proper virtue.
The great and abundant; everything is possessed. The ruler receives the mandate of heaven, possessing all the world.
The Tuan shows the state of maximum abundance where all needs are satisfied. The ruler receives heaven's mandate and possesses all under heaven through virtuous rule.
Fire above heaven—the image of Great Possession. The noble person diminishes the strong and augments the weak, maintaining balance.
Fire burning bright above represents illumination and clarity in leadership. The noble person, seeing this image, reduces the overly strong and supports the weak, maintaining balance and harmony in society.
No involvement in major affairs; no error.
You avoid involvement in important matters—this prevents error. Humility in times of abundance is wise.
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Not involved in affairs shows one avoids the dangers of prominence.
Not engaging in affairs shows caution and humility amid abundance.
Great Possession. Ancient kings shared the offerings with the four quarters of the world.
Great abundance comes when ancient kings shared their wealth with people in all directions.
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Ancient kings sharing offerings shows the virtue of generous distribution.
Ancient kings sharing offerings demonstrates the virtue of generous distribution.
The ruler's stores are filled with offerings; there is nobody who is not relieved.
Your stores overflow with abundance. Everyone benefits and finds satisfaction.
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The ruler's full stores show universal benefit to all.
The ruler's full stores show universal benefit to all under heaven.
Your thieves divide the stores. This is not the cause of blame.
Thieves come to divide your stored wealth. This misfortune is not your fault.
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Thieves dividing the stores shows one is not at fault for the loss.
Thieves dividing stores shows one bears no blame for this misfortune.
The person's position is central and correct; their genuineness is matched by their great possession.
Your position is central and correct; your genuine character matches your great wealth.
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Central and correct position shows one possesses genuine virtue.
Central and correct position demonstrates genuine virtue matching one's wealth.
Heaven's blessing, the ruler's favor—great possession. Correct and luminous.
Heaven's blessings and the ruler's favor bring great abundance. Your path is correct and luminous.
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Heaven's blessing brings great possession through correct conduct.
Heaven's blessing brings great possession through correct conduct.