Hexagram 28 of 64
Great Exceeding
泽风大过
The Judgment
Great exceeding. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers to have a goal.
大过：栋桡，利有攸往，亨。
The Image
The lake rises above the trees: the superior person remains independent in adversity.
泽灭木，大过。君子以独立不惧，遁世无闷。
Reflection
Hexagram 28, Great Exceeding, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — great exceeding — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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