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Hexagram 1

The Creative

乾为天 · 乾 · Qián  |  Heaven over Heaven

Heaven moves with tireless strength; the superior person never ceases to grow.

CreativityStrengthInitiativeLeadership
Upper trigram
乾 · Heaven
Lower trigram
乾 · Heaven

The Judgment

“Supreme success. Furthering through perseverance.”

The Lines

Nine at the beginningHidden dragon. Do not act.
Nine in the second placeThe dragon appears in the field. It is favorable to see the great person.
Nine in the third placeAll day long the noble person is creatively active; into the night he stays watchful and wary. Danger, but no blame.
Nine in the fourth placeHe may leap over the depths, or stay. No blame.
Nine in the fifth placeThe dragon flies in the heavens. It is favorable to see the great person.
Nine at the topThe arrogant dragon will have cause to repent.
Nine used throughoutA host of dragons appears without a head. Good fortune.

Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).

Meaning

All six lines are yang—pure, unbroken creative force. Energy is abundant and aspiration runs high, making it ideal to take the initiative and begin great undertakings.

Guidance

Act boldly, but temper raw strength with restraint; know when to advance and when to withdraw, and your power will endure.

When This Hexagram Appears

The early, high-energy phase of a venture, when vision is clear and it is right to push your core goals forward.

FAQ about Hexagram 1

What does Hexagram 1, The Creative, mean?

The Creative (乾为天, hexagram 1 of the I Ching). All six lines are yang—pure, unbroken creative force. Energy is abundant and aspiration runs high, making it ideal to take the initiative and begin great undertakings.

What is the Judgment of the The Creative hexagram?

The Judgment reads: “Supreme success. Furthering through perseverance.” Heaven moves with tireless strength; the superior person never ceases to grow.

What guidance does Hexagram 1 offer?

Act boldly, but temper raw strength with restraint; know when to advance and when to withdraw, and your power will endure.

When does the The Creative hexagram apply?

The early, high-energy phase of a venture, when vision is clear and it is right to push your core goals forward.

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