Kun (Earth)

Kun trigram, one of the Eight Trigrams, represents Earth. Symbolizes obedience, bearing, and virtue.

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Detailed Analysis of Kun Trigram

Kun represents Earth, Compliance, and Mother. Kun trigram represents the great earth, capable of bearing all things, characterized by gentleness and inclusion.

Basic Attributes

  • Element: Earth
  • Direction: Southwest
  • Natural Symbols: Earth, fields, plains, overcast clouds.
  • Figures: Mother, old woman, farmer, masses, deputy.

Symbolic Extension

  • Body: Abdomen, spleen/stomach, flesh, right shoulder.
  • Temperament: Gentle, generous, stingy, passive, inclusive.
  • Places: Fields, villages, flat land, warehouses, farmers' markets.
  • Numbers: 2, 8, 10.

Meaning

Kun means virtuous bearing, symbolizing obedience and nurturing.

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