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.

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