34. Da Zhuang | Great Power
- Line 1 (from bottom): yang (unbroken)
- Line 2 (from bottom): yang (unbroken)
- Line 3 (from bottom): yang (unbroken)
- Line 4 (from bottom): yang (unbroken)
- Line 5 (from bottom): yin (broken)
- Line 6 (from bottom): yin (broken)
大壮：利贞。
Translation: 大壮 / Great Power: it is beneficial to remain upright。.
Reading note: This is the judgment of Da Zhuang (Great Power), setting the overall situation and guiding principle for the whole hexagram. “constancy” means holding to what is correct over time.
初九：壮于趾，征凶，有孚。
Translation: First Nine: 壮于趾，征misfortune，there is sincerity。.
Reading note: The first line is the lowest position, where a situation is just beginning and its strength is still forming. “sincerity” points to trustworthiness and inner confidence; “misfortune” marks serious risk.
九二：贞吉。
Translation: Second Nine: uprightness is auspicious。.
Reading note: The second line often suggests a central and emerging position: no longer hidden, but not yet in command. “constancy” means holding to what is correct over time; “auspicious” indicates a favorable direction.
九三：小人用壮，君子用罔，贞厉。羝羊触藩，羸其角。
Translation: Third Nine: 小人用壮，君子用罔，uprightness still requires vigilance。羝羊触藩，羸其角。.
Reading note: The third line stands at the end of the lower trigram, where effort and pressure increase and caution becomes important. “constancy” means holding to what is correct over time; “danger” calls for vigilance.
九四：贞吉，悔亡。藩决不羸，壮于大舆之輹。
Translation: Fourth Nine: uprightness is auspicious，regret disappears。藩决不羸，壮于大舆之輹。.
Reading note: The fourth line enters the upper trigram and marks a threshold between holding back and advancing. “constancy” means holding to what is correct over time; “auspicious” indicates a favorable direction; “regret” or “difficulty” points to trouble caused by an ill-measured action.
六五：丧羊于易，无悔。
Translation: Fifth Six: Draft rendering: 丧羊于易，无悔。.
Reading note: The fifth line is near the honored position, where influence can be exercised if power remains aligned with what is right. “regret” or “difficulty” points to trouble caused by an ill-measured action.
上六：羝羊触藩，不能退，不能遂，无攸利，艰则吉。
Translation: Top Six: 羝羊触藩，不能退，不能遂，there is nowhere that brings advantage，艰则auspicious。.
Reading note: The top line is the end of the hexagram's movement, often warning about excess, culmination, or the need to change course. the warning against going forward suggests restraint rather than expansion; “auspicious” indicates a favorable direction.