Hexagram 1
The Creative
乾
Upper
Heaven · 乾
the creative, strong
Lower
Heaven · 乾
the creative, strong
Contemporary judgment
The creative principle is at its strongest. A time of originating, beginning, and sustained power. What arises from you now has the force to shape what follows for a long time. Align yourself with what is great and true; the moment supports genuine ambition.
Image
Heaven above Heaven. The dragon rises through six stages of its power. The superior person draws strength from this tireless motion and works without ceasing.
Counsel
Act from your highest understanding. Do not compromise principle for short-term gain; it will cost you far more than it earns. Move with confidence, but never with force. The creative flows through those who stay true.
The six lines
Numbered from the bottom upward; displayed here from first to sixth.
Line 1
A nine at the beginning means: A hidden dragon. Do not act!
Line 2
A nine in the second place means: A dragon appearing in the field. It is favorable to see the great man.
Line 3
A nine in the third place means: The noble one is creatively active the whole day. Evening still finds them full of inner concern. Danger. No blame.
Line 4
A nine in the fourth place means: Wavering flight over the deep. No blame.
Line 5
A nine in the fifth place means: A flying dragon in the sky. It is favorable to see the great man.
Line 6
A nine at the top means: An arrogant dragon will have cause to regret.
Contemporary sections are original app interpretations. Line text comes from the CC0 translation in jesshewitt/i-ching.