Heaven

Line structure

Keywords

Other trigrams

Philosophy

Qián represents pure yang energy, the creative force that gives birth to all existence. It is the active principle of the universe: initiative, power, clarity of purpose. No obstacle can withstand the will of heaven when it moves in harmony with the Tao. The sage who meditates under this trigram learns that true strength is not rigid but elastic, like a dragon in flight.

The Image

The ceaseless movement of heaven, primordial power in its purest expression.