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
| 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.
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