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
Qian (Heaven): Visionary leadership, creativity, strength
Kun (Earth): Receptivity, nurturing, stability
Zhen (Thunder): Action, initiative, excitement
Kan (Water): Adaptability, depth, flow
Gen (Mountain): Stillness, meditation, resistance
Xun (Wind): Gentle penetration, communication, dispersion
Li (Fire): Clarity, attachment, transformation
Dui (Lake): Joy, pleasure, satisfaction
Section 2: Trigram Representative Figures
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
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.
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