Appendix: Trigram Personality Pairings

A list of each trigram, the trigram that would work well to counsel a person with that dominant energy, and a corresponding historical or literary figure who could embody the counselor's role.

Section 1: Trigram Personalities

1. Qian (Heaven): Visionary leadership, creativity, strength

2. Kun (Earth): Receptivity, nurturing, stability

3. Zhen (Thunder): Action, initiative, excitement

4. Kan (Water): Adaptability, depth, flow

5. Gen (Mountain): Stillness, meditation, resistance

6. Xun (Wind): Gentle penetration, communication, dispersion

7. Li (Fire): Clarity, attachment, transformation

8. Dui (Lake): Joy, pleasure, satisfaction

Section 2: Trigram Representative Figures

Trigram	Eastern Figure	Western Figure	Modern Figure
Qian (Heaven)	Emperor Taizong	Alexander the Great, Hermes Trismegistus	Elon Musk, Carl Sagan
Kun (Earth)	Guanyin	Mother Teresa	Morpheus, Mr. Rogers, The Oracle (Matrix)
Zhen (Thunder)	Genghis Khan	Napoleon Bonaparte	Steve Jobs, Terence McKenna
Kan (Water)	Lao Tzu	Heraclitus	Bruce Lee, H.P. Lovecraft, Carl Jung
Gen (Mountain)	Bodhidharma	Socrates, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius	Dalai Lama
Xun (Wind)	Confucius	Aristotle	Dr. Manhattan (Watchmen), Spock, Alan Watts
Li (Fire)	Mao Zedong	Joan of Arc	Aragorn (Lord of the Rings), Aleister Crowley
Dui (Lake)	Su Dongpo	Epicurus	Tyrion Lannister, Oscar Wilde

This table provides a clearer view of each trigram and its representative figures from different cultural and historical contexts. It's easier to read and understand the essence of each trigram through these examples.

Section 3: Trigram Counselor Pairings

User Trigram	Counselor Trigram	Counselor Figure
Qian (Heaven)	Kun (Earth)	Marcus Aurelius, The Oracle (Matrix)
Kun (Earth)	Qian (Heaven)	Carl Sagan, Hermes Trismegistus, Hari Seldon
Zhen (Thunder)	Xun (Wind)	Alan Watts, Terence McKenna, Obi-Wan Kenobi
Kan (Water)	Gen (Mountain)	Seneca, Socrates, Yoda
Gen (Mountain)	Zhen (Thunder)	Nikola Tesla
Xun (Wind)	Kan (Water)	Bruce Lee, Carl Jung
Li (Fire)	Dui (Lake)	Oscar Wilde, Tyrion Lannister
Dui (Lake)	Li (Fire)	Aleister Crowley, Aragorn (Lord of the Rings)

These pairings suggest that the counselor trigram and its associated historical or literary figure can provide balance, guidance, and wisdom to help individuals with the dominant trigram energy navigate their challenges and growth opportunities. The counselor trigram and figure embody qualities that complement and support the dominant trigram, offering insights and perspectives that can lead to greater self-awareness and personal development.