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    乾為天

    The Creative

    Hexagram 1 of the I Ching is 乾為天 (The Creative). Pure yang. The creative force of Heaven surges; an excellent time to initiate. Persevere with vigor and success follows. Use strength with virtue, not pride.

    Lines, bottom to top: yang, yang, yang, yang, yang, yang

    ken-i-ten · qián

    Upper: 天(Heaven)Lower: 天(Heaven)

    Meaning

    Pure yang. The creative force of Heaven surges; an excellent time to initiate. Persevere with vigor and success follows.

    Counsel

    Use strength with virtue, not pride.

    Outlook

    Work
    Excellent for new ventures and promotion — take the lead.
    Relationships
    Strong bond; the active party leads. Keep sincerity.
    Health
    Mind the head and heart. Avoid overexertion.

    Recorded readings using this hexagram

    Count Itō's Mission to China (1885)

    Hexagram 1 → 14 · Ken (乾) changing to Tai-yū (大有), line 5

    As Count Itō sailed for China to negotiate over the Korean affair, Takashima cast the mission and sent his written divination on to Tientsin to be presented to the ambassador.

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    Questions about this hexagram

    What does hexagram 1 (乾為天) mean?
    Pure yang. The creative force of Heaven surges; an excellent time to initiate. Persevere with vigor and success follows.
    What does 乾為天 counsel?
    Use strength with virtue, not pride.
    What does 乾為天 say about work?
    Excellent for new ventures and promotion — take the lead.
    What does 乾為天 say about relationships?
    Strong bond; the active party leads. Keep sincerity.
    What does 乾為天 say about health?
    Mind the head and heart. Avoid overexertion.
    Which trigrams make up hexagram 1?
    Upper trigram 天 (Heaven) over lower trigram 天 (Heaven).
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