Binyang
“Flying dragon in the sky, it is beneficial to see the great man.”
from the I Ching (Book of Changes), in the the fifth line (nine) of the Qian hexagram: Flying dragon in the sky, it is beneficial to see the great man.
This is one of the most famous sentences in the I Ching, and it is also the highest and most auspicious line among the six lines of the Qian hexagram.
Flying dragon in the sky
The dragon has soared into the sky.
It metaphorically represents a person's talents, virtues, and career development reaching a mature and prosperous stage.
No longer in hiding (“hidden dragon, do not act”), but able to fully realize ambitions.
It is beneficial to see the great man
“li”: beneficial, suitable.
“jian”: to meet, to receive help, to cooperate.
“great person”: a person of virtue, wisdom, and capable of taking on great responsibilities, not limited to those of high status.
Therefore:
When a person's abilities and timing have matured, it is suitable to cooperate with wise and capable individuals to jointly achieve great undertakings.