Structural Analysis, Meaning, and Philosophical Inquiry of the Hexagram Huotian Dayou (Fire Over Heaven)
This article systematically investigates the fourteenth hexagram of the *I Ching*, *Huotian Dayou*, analyzing its structure (Li over Qian), delineating the rich connotations of 'Great Possession,' and interpreting its principle of 'One Softness in Supremacy Responded to by Five Yangs' through the lens of Pre-Qin texts, thereby revealing its profound significance in ancient political philosophy.
II. Related Phrases in the Shijing
The Shijing, Da Ya, "Da Ming," states: "There is a mandate from Heaven, which appointed this King Wen" (有命自天，命此文王). The Heavenly Mandate descends upon King Wen, which is the poetic expression of Upper Nine in Da You, "assisted by Heaven."
The Shijing, Da Ya, "Wen Wang," states: "King Wen is in the high place, making clear his virtue to Heaven" (文王在上，於昭于天). King Wen's virtue shines to Heaven, which is the personified expression of Fire in the Sky.