Qian (Le Créateur) — pur Yang, six traits continus. Symbolise le pouvoir créateur du Ciel. Le sage ne cesse jamais de se renforcer.
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Trait 1：潜龙勿用。 The dragon lies hidden in the deep — not yet time to act. Stay patient, gather strength, and wait for the right moment.
Trait 2：见龙在田，利见大人。 The dragon appears in the fields — favorable to meet influential people. Talent begins to show; opportunities for advancement arise.
Trait 3：君子终日乾乾，夕惕若厉，无咎。 The superior person works diligently all day and stays vigilant at night. Danger exists but no harm comes. A critical phase demanding extra effort.
Trait 4：或跃在渊，无咎。 The dragon leaps in the deep — no harm. Trying to break through; advance or retreat, timing is key.
Trait 5：飞龙在天，利见大人。 The dragon soars in the sky — favorable to meet great people. At the peak; the best time to realize grand ambitions.
Trait 6：亢龙有悔。 The dragon flies too high and regrets. Extremes reverse; at the summit, guard against decline and arrogance.