Yang Yin Yin Yang Yang Yang

26. Dà Chù 大畜

TAMING THE POWER OF THE GREAT, APPROPRIATE RESTRAINT, ACCUMULATION OF THE GREAT

Key Concepts: accumulation, movement, firmness, potential

Act using accumulated resources and they will grow even more. But do not squander them in vain and do not be idle.

At the top is the trigram Gen (Mountain), below is the trigram Qian (Heaven). The metaphorical image of this hexagram is the creative force of heaven, preserved inside the solid and stable mountain. The hexagram speaks of a favorable situation - a large number of resources (both material and immaterial) are at your disposal, but they are correctly distributed and managed in accordance with the chosen strategy. This hexagram indicates great strength under the guidance of wisdom, which is very likely to lead to success and even greater accumulation and strengthening.
On the other hand, this omen warns us against idleness and lack of activity, as the accumulated resources require use, strength seeks an outlet, energy cannot remain in one place aimlessly and meaninglessly. If there is a clear plan, reliable allies nearby, and enough energy and strength – it's time to use them and move forward on the Path.
However, in such advancement, be restrained and do not squander in vain. It is necessary to spend exactly as much as necessary, do not throw yourself into the situation headlong and hoping for the inexhaustibility of your forces and opportunities. Although the hexagram favors movement and activity, it uses the metaphorical image of a wise ruler who "multiplies knowledge of the past", that is, relies on past experience and does not rush to reach the next point of his Path by any means.
People say: "A big ship - a great voyage." At this stage, a person has accumulated enough strength and energy for future conquests and achievements. His experience and knowledge support him, his life potential is at a high mark. The world of opportunities is wide open for creative endeavors, favorable for moving forward and new beginnings, Your mind is free from the limitations of past experience and open to new knowledge and ideas.

I Ching Talking

What paths can there be in heaven? Development

Hexagram Line Descriptions

Yang
There will be danger. Favorable to stop [one's activity].
Actions at this moment can only lead to failure, so be patient
Yin
The spokes of the wagon have fallen out.
Self-control and restraint are needed
Yin
Chasing on a good horse. Favorable in difficulty is perseverance. And lo, if you exercise in the use of combat chariots, then it is favorable to have somewhere to step out.
Mastery and courage will help you in a difficult journey
Yang
Protective board of a calf. Original happiness.
Prudence and activity prevent the problem from arising
Yang
Tusks of a hollowed-out boar - happiness.
Danger is eliminated by changing course
Yang
What paths can there be in heaven?! Development.
The path before you is clear, and success awaits you
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