The thunder trigram, or Zhen, is represented by having its upper and middle lines broken while the lower is not. Eldest sons, the aggressive and mentors are people of this trigram. The element of Zhen is of foot, where it concerns itself health wise of the feet and liver.
Zhen is known as “the Arousing” and “the Awakening”, relating to rapidity and quick movement. As it in connection to rapidity, it further relates to sudden illness. Birth and growth are associated with Zhen. Sudden anger is suggested whenever this trigram appears. With action it is of need, a warning to not sit about.
Teachers are indicated, to choose them wisely. Social interaction is important as Zhen tells, advising to avoid negative company. A trigram telling of a wake-up call, of how oneself is a spark to ones manifestation of life.
Sight is the sense of Zhen, with the sour flavour by its side. Bright green is its colour, wile young bamboo and reeds plants. Spring is time of year, with early morning time of day. Zhen’s direction is east for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Rain, Thunder and Lightning
Since it has been raining earlier for me and has started raining again, along with the start of thunder and lightning, it got me thinking about the symbolism of rain. For me it is a nourishing force of nature, and that is all it really is for me while with thunder and lightning, I don’t really know what to think of it.
Then again, for many people who are not farmers rain is seen as an annoyance instead of a nourishing force since it can ruin a planned day, but it can also be seen as very needed do to drought. Rain itself can be seen as a symbol of Heaven’s tears, but also for sorrow and anger. Rain also symbolizes cleansing but physically and mentally.
With thunder and lightning, it is seen as a symbol of Zeus by the ancient Greeks and likely it is the same of many people to this day. Union of the skies and of the earth is another symbol of thunder and lightning. A bolt of lightning tells of the loss of ignorance and punishment of humans by gods.
Then again, for many people who are not farmers rain is seen as an annoyance instead of a nourishing force since it can ruin a planned day, but it can also be seen as very needed do to drought. Rain itself can be seen as a symbol of Heaven’s tears, but also for sorrow and anger. Rain also symbolizes cleansing but physically and mentally.
With thunder and lightning, it is seen as a symbol of Zeus by the ancient Greeks and likely it is the same of many people to this day. Union of the skies and of the earth is another symbol of thunder and lightning. A bolt of lightning tells of the loss of ignorance and punishment of humans by gods.
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