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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.

Tianwen Editorial Team February 7, 2026 75 min read PDF Markdown
Structural Analysis, Meaning, and Philosophical Inquiry of the Hexagram Huotian Dayou (Fire Over Heaven)

I. The General Meaning of Obtaining the Da You Hexagram

Whenever the Da You hexagram is obtained (with no changing lines, or six changing lines), the general meaning is: extremely auspicious and beneficial, all affairs will flourish. However, one must guard it with virtue and not become arrogant.