Great Accumulation ䷙

“The great cache — massive power contained, studied, and ready for release.”

restraintaccumulationpowerknowledgepotentialcontainment

Trigram Composition

Upper Trigram

☶

☶ Mountain (Gen)

Lower Trigram

☰

☰ Heaven (Qian)

Binary Structure

Line 6

Yin (0)

Line 5

Yin (0)

Line 4

Yang (1)

Line 3

Yang (1)

Line 2

Yang (1)

Line 1

Yang (1)

Binary: 111100

Hexagram Meaning

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The Oracle Speaks

Heaven within the mountain — immense creative force contained within stillness. Great accumulation of power, knowledge, and virtue. Study the words and deeds of the past to strengthen character. The database fills with wisdom. Do not consume at home; eat at the great hall — share your accumulated power with the world.

The Six Lines — Changing Line Oracles

When a line is “changing” (old yin or old yang), its oracle activates. These texts reveal the specific mutation occurring at that position in the hexagram.

Line 1 (Yang — solid) — Bottom

Danger is at hand. It furthers to desist. The constraint protects you — respect the limit.

Line 2 (Yang — solid)

The axletrees are taken from the wagon. The vehicle is immobilized — forced to accumulate rather than advance.

Line 3 (Yang — solid)

A good horse that follows others. Perseverance in awareness of danger furthers. Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily. Fast iteration in a safe environment.

Line 4 (Yang — solid)

The headboard of a young bull. Great good fortune. Restraining the powerful force while it's still manageable.

Line 5 (Yin — broken)

The tusk of a gelded boar. Good fortune. The dangerous force is permanently contained — the vulnerability is patched.

Line 6 (Yin — broken) — Top

One attains the way of heaven. Success. The accumulated wisdom reaches critical mass — breakthrough.