26. The Taming Power of the Great (Great Accumulation)
Deep reserves have been gathered, and much is now possible. The strength you've built over time is finally ready to be used — trust what you've stored up and seize the moment.
Plain-Language Translation: Steadfastness is favorable; it is fortunate to serve the greater good rather than idly stay home, and favorable to cross the great river.
Plain-Language Translation: Daxu — firm and vigorous within, sincere and radiant without, its virtue renewed day by day, the firm line above honors the worthy. Able to hold strength in check through stillness — this is a greatly correct way. It is fortunate to serve the greater good rather than idly stay home, for this nurtures the worthy. It favors crossing the great river, since this accords with the way of heaven.
Plain-Language Translation: Heaven is contained within the mountain, picturing deep accumulation; the noble person studies the words and deeds of those before them, building up their own virtue.
Modern Application Guide
Career: Capabilities or resources you've built up over time are about to prove useful — a good moment to put them to work.
Relationships: The foundation you've built together over time is solid — a good moment to consider a deeper commitment.
Wealth: Steady savings from the past are reaching a payoff stage — a reasonable time to scale up a bit.
Health: A health habit you've kept up over time is starting to show results — keep at it for even better outcomes.
Line-by-Line Detail
有厉利已，不犯灾也
Things are just getting underway; strength is still building, and the moment to show it openly hasn't arrived.
舆说辐，中无尤也
You're settling into the inner position — a good stage to put your strength to use and earn recognition.
利有攸往，上合志也
You're right at the boundary between inner and outer — the situation is prone to twists, and tests are likely.
六四元吉，有喜也
You're close to the center now, in a sensitive, receptive spot — supporting the effort suits better than leading it.
六五之吉，有庆也
You hold the central position but carry it gently — leaning on capable people and staying open to good advice actually works in your favor.
何天之衢，道大行也
You've reached the peak or the tail end of this situation — success at its height can turn, so stay alert even now.