Xun (Wind)

Xun trigram, one of the Eight Trigrams, represents Wind. Symbolizes penetration, compliance, and trade.

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Detailed Analysis of Xun Trigram

Xun represents Wind, Penetration, and Eldest Daughter. Xun trigram represents wind, characterized by pervasive penetration, fickleness, and gentleness.

Basic Attributes

  • Element: Wood
  • Direction: Southeast
  • Natural Symbols: Wind, flowers/plants, vines, timber.
  • Figures: Eldest daughter, monks/daoists, merchants, teachers, technicians.

Symbolic Extension

  • Body: Thighs, gallbladder, respiratory system, nerves, hair.
  • Temperament: Gentle, indecisive, fickle, shrewd.
  • Places: Gardens, bamboo forests, shops, schools, temples.
  • Numbers: 4, 5.

Meaning

Xun means entering, symbolizing compliance and penetration, also representing business trade (profit threefold).

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