Hexagram 28 · Da Guo (Great Preponderance)
Ze Feng Da Guo (Lake over Wind)
Upper: Dui / Lower: Xun
Metal
Great Excess
Judgment
The ridgepole sags; it is beneficial to go somewhere; success.
Image
The lake submerges the tree: Da Guo; the noble person thus stands alone without fear, and withdraws from the world without regret. — Lake water submerges the trees, symbolizing great excess; the noble person should stand alone without fear, and even if withdrawing from the world, feel no regret.
Interpretation
The Da Guo hexagram symbolizes great excess, like a sagging ridgepole. In career matters, it is an extraordinary time requiring extraordinary measures; in relationships, the bond may be under great pressure; in decision-making, although there is risk, if one acts with strength and courage, daring to take responsibility, success can still be achieved.