Hexagram 1 · Qian · The Creative

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Creative: sublime success through perseverance. Image: Heaven moves with power. The superior man makes himself strong and untiring. 1. Hidden dragon. Do not act. 2. Dragon appearing in the field. Favorable to see the great man. 3. All day creative, at night mindful of danger. No blame. 4. Wavering flight over the depths. No blame. 5. Flying dragon in the heavens. Favorable to see the great man. 6. Arrogant dragon will repent. All nines: A flight of dragons without heads. Good fortune.