I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 14 with Changing Lines 1, 3, 5 to Hexagram 6

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 14.1.3.5 -> 6

Young Yang Old Yin Young Yang Old Yang Young Yang Old Yang

14. Great Possession

Yang Yang Yang Yin Yang Yin

6. Conflict

14. Great Possession (大有 Dà Yǒu)

Trigrams

Above
☲ Lí (Fire) — 火 · Radiance
Below
☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative

The Symbolism of Hexagram 14

Hexagram 大有 (Dà Yǒu) describes a condition in which what is central holds and illuminates what is strong. Clarity governs power, and what is gathered is directed rather than scattered.

Hexagram 14 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
大有，元亨。
(Dà yǒu, yuán hēng.)
English Translation:
"Great possession. Origin and smooth progress."

This describes a state in which much is held together under a unifying clarity. It is not accumulation alone, but the ability to direct what has been gathered.

Because the center is clear and properly positioned, movement proceeds without obstruction. What is held does not disperse.

Hexagram 14 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
火在天上，大有。君子以遏恶扬善，顺天休命。
(Huǒ zài tiān shàng, dà yǒu. Jūn zǐ yǐ è è yáng shàn, shùn tiān xiū mìng.)
English Translation:
"Fire shines in heaven: great possession. The superior person restrains what disrupts and brings forward what accords, following the larger pattern of what is established."

Fire above heaven illuminates what is below, making everything visible. Possession here comes through clarity, not force.

The superior person does not impose control arbitrarily, but regulates what is present—checking what disturbs alignment and advancing what sustains it.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
无交害，匪咎，艰则无咎。
(Wú jiāo hài, fěi jiù, jiān zé wú jiù.)
English Translation:
"No entanglement with harm. No error. In difficulty, there is still no error."

At the beginning, what is held remains uncorrupted. There is no involvement with what would damage the whole.

Even if conditions are difficult, remaining unentangled preserves integrity and avoids error.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
公用亨于天子，小人弗克。
(Gōng yòng hēng yú tiān zǐ, xiǎo rén fú kè.)
English Translation:
"One in a central position brings it forward to the highest level; a person of limited capacity cannot do this."

What is held must be offered or directed upward into proper order. This requires alignment with the greater structure.

Those without that alignment cannot make use of what is held in this way, and so cannot sustain it.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
厥孚交如威如，吉。
(Jué fú jiāo rú wēi rú, jí.)
English Translation:
"Its trust is shared, its presence carries weight. Favorable outcome."

Here, what is held is both trusted and respected. It connects outward while maintaining authority.

Because trust and strength are balanced, the condition is stable and favorable.

Changing to:

6. Conflict (訟 Sòng)

Trigrams

Above
☰ Qián (Heaven) — 天 · Creative
Below
☵ Kǎn (Water) — 水 · Depth

The Symbolism of Hexagram 6

Hexagram 訟 (Sòng) describes contention, dispute, and opposing claims. It arises when two sides move against each other and no natural accord is present. The hexagram does not treat conflict as inherently heroic; it shows that once contention hardens, it becomes difficult to conclude well.

In human terms, conflict tends to escalate if not recognized early. Clarity, restraint, and careful judgment shape whether it remains manageable or grows into something more difficult to resolve.

Hexagram 6 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
有孚，窒惕，中吉，终凶。利见大人，不利涉大川。
(Yǒu fú, zhì tì, zhōng jí, zhōng xiōng. Lì jiàn dà rén, bù lì shè dà chuān.)
English Translation:
"There is underlying alignment, but also obstruction and apprehension. A middle course brings favorable outcome; carrying it through to the end brings unfavorable outcome. It is favorable to engage a person of great capacity. It is not a case where it is favorable to undertake a major transition."

This passage describes a conflict in which one may be sincere and justified, yet still blocked by opposing forces. The best outcome comes from handling the matter before it hardens into a prolonged struggle. Once pushed to the extreme, even a justified dispute turns harmful.

Seeking sound judgment and avoiding major undertakings while contention is active allows the situation to remain contained. Resolution depends on measured handling rather than total victory.

Hexagram 6 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
天与水违行，訟。君子以作事谋始。
(Tiān yǔ shuǐ wéi xíng, sòng. Jūn zǐ yǐ zuò shì móu shǐ.)
English Translation:
"Heaven and water move in opposite directions: conflict. The superior person considers the beginning of affairs."

The image shows two movements that do not align, making friction inevitable. Conflict often begins not at the moment of open dispute, but much earlier, in mismatched intentions and directions.

For that reason, the lesson is to think carefully at the outset. When beginnings are handled well, open contention is less likely to arise.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team