Hexagram 28 — Ta Kuo, Preponderance of the Great

28. Ta Kuo - Preponderance of the Great
Above (in front): Tui - The Joyous (Lake)
Below (behind): Sun - The Gentle (Wind)




The Judgement for the Current Situation

Preponderance of the Great.
The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
Success.


The Image for the Current Situation

The lake rises above the trees:
The image of Preponderance of the Great.
Thus the superior man, when he stands alone,
Is unconcerned,
And if he has to renounce the world,
He is undaunted.

The Lines

Please remember: I Ching lines are counted upwards (starting at the bottom line)!

Top line:

One must go through the water.
It goes over one's head.
Misfortune. No blame.

Fifth line:
A withered poplar puts forth flowers.
An older woman takes a husband.
No blame. No praise.

Fourth line:
The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune.
If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.

Third line:
The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
Misfortune.

Second line:
A dry poplar sprouts at the root.
An older man takes a young wife.
Everything furthers.

Bottom line:
To spread white rushes underneath.
No blame.