Da Guo
Da Guo - Great ExceedingLinesDui · Xun|Hexagram 28
Judgment
Great exceeding. Ridgepole sags.
Image
The lake rises above the trees: the image of Great Excess. Thus the superior man stands alone and without fear, and withdraws from the world without regret.
Lines
Spread white rushes beneath - no blame.
Spread white rushes as a mat for offerings—no misfortune—extreme caution.
Withered poplar sprouts - old man, young wife.
A withered poplar sprouts new shoots; an old man takes a young wife—nothing unfavorable.
Ridgepole sags - misfortune.
The ridgepole bends—misfortune—excessive strength leads to breakage.
Ridgepole rises - fortune.
The ridgepole rises—good fortune. But if there are changes, difficulties arise.
Withered poplar flowers - old woman, young man.
A withered poplar blooms; an old woman marries a young husband—no misfortune, no praise.
Water over head - misfortune.
Crossing water too deep, submerged over the head—misfortune—but courage in facing danger is not blameworthy.
Interpretation
Great exceeding. Ridgepole sags.