乾
The Creative
Le Créateur
Qián
Upper trigram
Heaven
Lower trigram
Heaven
The Judgment
The Creative accomplishes sublime success, furthering through perseverance.
The Image
The movement of Heaven is full of power. Thus the noble man makes himself strong and untiring.
Meaning
Pure creative force. Initiating energy, power, perseverance. The moment is propitious for determined action and initiative.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Hidden dragon. Do not act.
Line 2
Dragon appearing in the field. It furthers one to see the great man.
Line 3
The noble man is creatively active all day long. In the evening, he is still prudent. Danger. No blame.
Line 4
Hesitating flight above the abyss. No blame.
Line 5
Flying dragon in the sky. It furthers one to see the great man.
Line 6 (top)
Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent.