Month: April 2021

兌卦 (Lake Gua) reference with pool, marshes, wetland and rivers. A crossover point (from the safari or dry lands) in which many lush and beautiful plants are able to flourish. It is the place where wildlife and animals gathers for water.

兌卦 (Lake Gua) is form by a double 兌 Duì; gives the image of joy and happiness. The gua reminds us to be be open and have a sincere desire to bring happiness to others. Sincerity and genuine heart are the key to live out this gua.

兌卦 (Lake Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Metal (金); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Earth Dragon (戊辰), Water Snake (癸巳), Wood Horse (甲午), Metal Dragon (庚辰).

巽卦 (Wind Gua) is formed by a double 巽 Xùn. Wind Gua reminds us the need to be flexible and adaptable to the environments and when we are working to build new relationships.

巽卦 (Wind Gua) represents a subtle penetrating effect. This is like a gentle wind blowing through the gaps between the trees. One that bends gracefully, adopts flexibility and shows endurance. This is quiet and gentle influence at work; wind is ceaseless in its efforts, every small forces can add up to produce lasting results.

巽卦 (Wind Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Fire (火); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Metal Horse (庚午), Earth Monkey (戊申), Metal Monkey (庚申), Fire Monkey (丙申).

旅卦 (The Travelers Gua) is formed by an upper Li (離) Trigram on a lower Gen (艮) Trigram. The Li (離) Trigram represent the Travelers’ campfire burning on the mountain side of the Gen (艮) Trigram. The Travelers’ due to choice has nowhere to call his or her home; and does not have the opportunity to settle down.

旅卦 (The Travelers Gua) reminds us that we need to become self-reliant and that we would have to learn to provide for ourselves. We would have to work to be polite and well mannered, humble and grateful in order to gather the support that we need in this travelers’ journey.

旅卦 (The Travelers Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Wood (木); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Metal Rooster (辛酉), Water Rooster (癸酉), Wood Pig (乙亥), Wood Dog (甲戌).

豐卦 (Abundance Gua) pronounce as Fēng, related to 丰硕 – Fēng Shuò (plentiful, fertile, abundant). This Gua is form by an upper Zhen (震) Trigram on a lower Li (離) Trigram. 豐 Gua talks about glory and magnificence.

豐卦 (Abundance Gua) core message is a feeling of strength and growing ever stronger. Anything can be achieved. This is an auspicious gua to embrace in divination.

豐卦 (Abundance Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Wood (木); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Metal Tiger (庚寅), Fire Tiger (丙寅), Wood Tiger (甲寅), Water Rat (壬子).

歸卦 (Maiden Gua) pronounce as Guī (pinyin) or in full – 歸妹卦. 歸卦 (Maiden Gua) can also be referred to as the Gua of marriage and it carries a core idea that one cannot control the other in marriage, both husband and wife we must be faithful, soft, yielding and gentle.

歸卦 (Maiden Gua) carries an upper Zhen (震) Trigram and a lower Dui (兌) Trigram. Zhen (震): eldest son of a family would generally hold a higher status in the family and suggest a powerful marriage. Yet, Dui (兌): young maiden is making the moves and taking charge of the relationship (behind closed walls). The middle 2nd, 3rd, 4th vs 3rd, 4th, 5th yao (爻), given an image of water on fire.

歸卦 (Maiden Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Wood (木); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Wood Dragon (甲辰), Earth Rabbit (己卯), Metal Rabbit (辛卯), Earth Snake (己巳).

漸卦 (Gradual Progression Gua) prounced as Jiàn (pinyin) as in the verse 逐渐 – Zhú Jiàn is form by an upper Xun (巽) Trigram over a lower Gen (艮) Trigram. This means the fields, forest and vegetation that we see is not growm overnight; but took years for the trees to become strong and for the shrubs / grasses to cover the plains (as natural growth always takes time).

漸卦 (Gradual Progression Gua) reinforce the thinking that its easy in modern times to become impatient and hasty. While people start to believe that everything should happen immediately (becoming forceful and aggressive), 漸 Gua suggests the story of the tortoise and the hare – slow and steady will win the race. Be patient and diligent, make sure to perform our tasks in the proper manner and never be tempted to cut corners.

漸卦 (Gradual Progression Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Fire (火); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Metal Rooster (辛酉), Wood Dog (甲戌), Metal Pig (辛亥), Fire Pig (丁亥).

艮卦 (Mountain Gua) is formed by double Gen (艮), meaning the mountain. This indicates a resistance, obstacles or stoppage to progress.

艮卦 (Mountain Gua) is asking us or reminding us that sometimes, what we needed is simply to stop and take a moment. More often than not (in life), it is easy to get caught up in our own emotions, fears and regrets. Our action(s) become a habit that we act without much thinking and this is the time we need to stop, ponder and bring our thoughts back to the moment, the act of being presence.

艮卦 (Mountain Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Water (水); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Earth Dog (戊戌), Water Pig (癸亥), Wood Rat (甲子), Metal Dog (庚戌).

震卦 (Thunder Gua) is formed by double Zhen (震), meaning the rumbling sound of thunder can be an ominous sign.

震卦 (Thunder Gua) is represented by the Eldest Son of the family. More often, interpreted as earthquake or thunder, fearsome and wreak destruction. It can also meant irrational, rash and outspoken.

震卦 (Thunder Gua) reminds us to remain calm during adversity and be mindful of our capacity to learn from our mistakes. Therefore, the sound of distant thunder is less of a threat but more of a call to action.

震卦 (Thunder Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Wood (木); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Wood Ox (乙丑), Metal Rat (庚子), Earth Tiger (戊寅), Metal Horse (庚午).

鼎卦 Cauldron Gua) is formed by an an upper Li (離) Trigram above a lower Xun (巽) Trigram. In Gé 革 Gua speaks of reform, the Dǐng 鼎 Gua speaks of renewal and re-energise.

鼎卦 Cauldron Gua) is a feminine, beautiful and auspicious gua. A closer look at 3rd, 4th and 5th yao (爻), we would notice Dui (兌) Trigram. In ancient China, 鼎 or The Cauldron would be used (not just) to serve and prepare food but also to make offerings to the Deity (which could be seen in the hidden Qian (乾) Trigram at 2nd, 3rd and 4th yao (爻). The designs and cravings on The Cauldron is believe to have the ability to ward off evil.

鼎卦 Cauldron Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Wood (木); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Metal Horse (庚午), Wood Goat (乙未), Water Horse (壬午), Wood Ox (乙丑).

井卦 (Well Gua) is formed by an upper Kan （坎） Trigram and a lower Xun （巽）Trigram. As the chinese word suggest 井 – pinyin: jǐng meaning a well and a source of water for a village. The image of a well also meant storage and accumulation.

井卦 (Well Gua) is an indication of good fortune. It also suggests the ability to accmulate wealth, property and obtain financial stability. This implies prosperity that gives a family a strong foundation for growth.

井卦 (Well Gua) also reminds leaders that the ability to make use of a wealth in the form of talents. Thus, bringing together of minds and resources who may have the skills necessary to navigate through the headwinds or situations.

井卦 (Well Gua) elements (五行) belongs to Fire (火); if the facing / sitting / door of the house or apartment is this Gua (卦), it is suitable for resident with annual pillar Water Horse (壬午), Metal Horse (丙午), Earth Horse (戊午), Earth Rat (戊子).