1. Hexagram Text
元，亨，利，贞。
- 元 (yuan) — Origin, greatness, the beginning
- 亨 (heng) — Smooth progress, success
- 利 (li) — Benefit, advantage
- 贞 (zhen) — Correctness, perseverance, integrity
The Creative works sublime success, furthering through perseverance.
2. Line Texts
初九：潜龙，勿用。
First Nine: The dragon hides deep; do not act.
The dragon lies hidden in the deep. The time for action has not yet come.
九二：见龙在田，利见大人。
Nine Two: The dragon appears in the field; it is beneficial to see the great person.
Ability emerges and finds recognition.
九三：君子终日乾乾，夕惕若，厉无咎。
Nine Three: The gentleman man works hard all day, stays careful at night; danger comes, but no blame.
Constant effort and self-awareness prevent mistakes.
九四：或跃在渊，无咎。
Nine Four: The dragon may leap up or stay in the deep; no blame.
Standing at the threshold of change and transformation.
九五：飞龙在天，利见大人。
Nine Five: The dragon flies high in the sky; it’s good to meet great people.
The full realization of creative power and rightful leadership.
上九：亢龙有悔。
Top Nine: The dragon flies too high, there will be regret.
Excess and arrogance lead to decline.
用九：见群龙无首，吉。
Using Nine: A group of dragons appears without a leader; good fortune.
True harmony arises when strength is shared rather than dominated.