I Ching hexagram
26. Controlled Power
大畜Dà Xù
Heaven over Mountain
Also called The Taming Power of the Great, The Great Nourisher, Taming the Great Powers, Great Accumulating, Great Accumulation, Great Storage, Nurturance of the Great, Great Buildup, Restraint of the Great, Restraint by the Strong, Potential Energy, The Great Taming Force, Energy Under Control, Power Restrained, Sublimation, Latent Power
Hexagram 26, Controlled Power (大畜 Dà Xù) is formed by Heaven over Mountain. It is also known as The Taming Power of the Great, The Great Nourisher, Taming the Great Powers, Great Accumulating, Great Accumulation, Great Storage, Nurturance of the Great, Great Buildup.
Legge
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The judgment
Legge
利貞，不家食吉，利涉大川。
Controlled Power means being firm and correct. If its subject doesn't enjoy his family revenues at the expense of public service, there will be good fortune. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yang
有厲利已。
Take a moment to calm yourself. You might feel blocked from moving forward, and there are indeed barriers ahead. It would be wise to stop.
- Line 2Yang
輿說輹。
There are no chances for advancement at this time. You're being held back by influences beyond your control. Stay put and focus on building your inner strength. Accept your current situation without conflict.
- Line 3Yang
良馬逐，利艱貞。曰閑輿衛，利有攸往。
The path will start to clear for you, allowing for unhindered progress. Others might join you in your efforts. However, it's important to keep your personal goals in focus and stay vigilant.
- Line 4Yin
童牛之牿，元吉。
What has been holding you back has actually contributed to your growth. Instead of wasting your resources on hasty progress, you've built a solid reserve of potential. This is fortunate.
- Line 5Yin
豶豕之牙，吉。
You can tame and redirect a powerful uncontrolled force by cutting off its roots. This indirect method is more effective than direct confrontation. Good fortune awaits.
- Line 6Yang
何天之衢，亨。
All barriers will dissolve. You can utilize your potential to achieve significant accomplishments in the world. Align with the flow of life, and you'll experience unprecedented success.
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