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Hexagram 26
Great Taming
大畜 · Dà Chù
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Mountain
Lower Trigram
Heaven
The Judgment (彖)
Great Taming. Perseverance furthers. Not eating at home brings good fortune. It furthers to cross the great water.
The Image (象)
Heaven within the mountain. The superior person acquaints themselves with the words and deeds of the past to strengthen their character.
Meaning
Great creative power held in check by stillness — like a mountain containing heaven's force. Accumulate wisdom, resources, and strength before acting. Study the past to master the present.
Advice
Hold back your great energy and use this time to learn and accumulate strength. Study history and past wisdom. When you finally act, your power will be immense.
Keywords
AccumulationRestraintStudyStored powerWisdom