初九：潜龙勿用。
In the first (or lowest) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon lying hid (in the deep).It is not the time for active doing.
九二：见龙在田利见大人。
It is time for the great man to emerge from obscurity.
九三：君子终日乾乾夕惕若厉无咎。
In the third NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the superior man active and vigilant all the day, and in the evening still careful and apprehensive.(The position is) dangerous, but there will be no mistake.
九四：或跃在渊无咎。
The dragon will either soar to the sky or remain in the deep.There is nothing to blame in either case.
九五：飞龙在天利见大人。
The dragon is flying in the sky.It is time for the great man to come to the fore.
上九：亢龙有悔。
In the sixth (or topmost) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon exceeding the proper limits.There will be occasion for repentance.
用九：见群龙无首吉。
None of the dragons claims to be the chief.It is a sign of good omen.