28. Ta Kuo / Preponderance of the Great

Current Hexagram

PREPONDERANCE OF THE GREAT. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success.
Line 6: One must go through the water. It goes over one’s head. Misfortune. No blame.
Line 5: A withered poplar puts forth flowers. An older woman takes a husband. No blame. No praise.
Line 4: The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune. If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.
Line 3: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Misfortune.
Line 2: A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.
Line 1: To spread white rushes underneath. No blame.