The Creative
乾为天 (Qian)
The Creative brings about sublime success through correctness and tireless persistence.
The Judgment & Decision
元，亨，利，贞。
大哉乾元，万物资始，乃统天。云行雨施，品物流形。
The Great Symbolism & Virtue
《象》曰：天行健，君子以自强不息。
The Symbolism: The Creative
The Six Lines & Dynamics
潜龙勿用。
《象》曰：潜龙勿用，阳在下也。
Insight: Hidden dragon. Do not act; preserve your inner power.
见龙在田，利见大人。
《象》曰：见龙在田，德施普也。
Insight: Dragon appearing in the field. It is advantageous to meet the great person.
君子终日乾乾，夕惕若厉，无咎。
《象》曰：终日乾乾，反复道也。
Insight: The superior person is active all day, and vigilant at dusk. Though danger looms, no blame.
或跃在渊，无咎。
《象》曰：或跃在渊，进无咎也。
Insight: Leaping upward or resting in the deep abyss. No blame.
飞龙在天，利见大人。
《象》曰：飞龙在天，大人造也。
Insight: Flying dragon in the heavens. It is advantageous to meet the great person.
亢龙有悔。
《象》曰：亢龙有悔，盈不可久也。
Insight: Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent. Extreme fullness cannot endure.
见群龙无首，吉。
《象》曰：用九，天德不可为首也。
Insight: A flock of dragons without a leader appearing. Good fortune.