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The Creative
Hexagram 1 of 64 · Qián
Creative force and initiative
The classic text
In EnglishCreative force and initiative. Do not force what is not yet ripe
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)元亨利貞
Original text · Image (象辭)天行健，君子以自強不息
TrigramsUpper Heaven ☰ · Lower Heaven ☰
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)元亨利貞
Original text · Image (象辭)天行健，君子以自強不息
TrigramsUpper Heaven ☰ · Lower Heaven ☰
What to do
Carry out
1. Take initiative 2. Persist 3. Hold to principle
Be careful
Do not force what is not yet ripe