Feng Shui The Eight Personal Trigrams


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KEN - West Group *(SW, NW, W, NE)

Element

Earth

Yin/Yang

YANG

Tendencies

Very creative, needs variety, tends to be stubborn.  

Symbol

Mountain

Body Parts

Bony parts, knees, elbows, vertebrae

Colors

Yellow, Tan, Beige (relating to the earth)

Supported by
(energized by)

Fire (Fire creates ashes - adding to the Earth)
colors: red, maroon, purple

Supports

Metal (Earth is parent of Metal. Metal digs in Earth for minerals.)

Dominated by
(reduced by)

Wood (wood draws nutrients from Earth)
color: Green

Career

Art related fields, decorating, design, architect, color specialists, computer animation, flower arranging, florist, fashion designer

Leisure

gardening, sculpture, massage, reading, rock climbing, hiking in the mountains, plane and train trips.

Number

8

Orientation

Northeast (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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K'UN - West Group *(NE, W, NW, SW)

Element

Earth

Yin/Yang

YIN

Tendencies

Very caring, nurturing, "mother hen" tends to be concerned about others. 

Symbol

Earth (relating to "mother earth")

Body Parts

Abdomen or Stomach

Colors

Yellow, Tan, Beige (relating to the earth)

Supported by
(energized by)

Fire (Fire creates ashes - adding to the earth)
colors: red, maroon, purple

Supports

Metal (Earth is parent of Metal. Metal digs in Earth for minerals.)

Dominated by
(reduced by)

Wood (Wood draws nutrients from Earth)
color: green

Career nurse, physical therapist, personal trainer, teacher,  gardener, real estate broker or sales, sculptor; any occupation which requires the care of others 
Leisure gardening, sculpture, massage, reading, trips to Grand Canyon, Sedona, plane and train trips
Number 2
Orientation Southwest (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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CHIEN - West Group *(W, NE, SW, NW)

Element Hard Metal
Yin/Yang YANG
Tendencies Head of company, head of household, leader, structured, organized, need to be in charge.
Symbol Heaven
Body Parts Head and lungs
Colors White and Gold
Supported by
(energized by)
Earth (metal draws in minerals from earth)
colors: yellow, tan, beige
Supports Water (Metal is parent of Water. Water condensation forms on Metal.)
Dominated by
(Reduced by)
Fire (Fire melts Metal)
colors: red, maroon, purple
Career head of department, manager, CEO, owner of own company, airline pilot, real estate broker, fire chief, school principal, owner of hair salon, head swim coach, Army or Marine officer; any career that allows them to be in charge and plan 
Leisure trips by car, train or plane, houseboating, jet or water skiing, snow skiing, playing the piano, guitar or brass instrument
Number 6
Orientation Northwest (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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TUI - West Group *(NW, SW, NE, W)

Element Soft Metal
Yin/Yang YIN
Tendencies Fun loving, good communicator, referred to as the "party animal"
Symbol Marsh
Body Parts Mouth, Chest and Teeth
Colors White and Gold
Supported by
(energized by)
Earth (metal draws minerals from earth)
colors: yellow, tan, beige
Supports Water (Metal is parent of Water. Water condensation forms on Metal.)
Dominated by
(reduced by)
Fire (Fire melts Metal)
colors: red, maroon, purple
Career TV news anchorperson, sales rep, fireman, hair stylist or barber, caterer, party and wedding planner, flight attendant, travel agent, fitness center personal trainer, dentist, welder, auto mechanic, cruise ship employee
Leisure houseboating, cruise ship vacations, plane, car or train trips, jewelry designer.
Number 7
Orientation West (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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K'AN - East Group *(SE, E, S, N)

Element Water
Yin/Yang YIN
Tendencies Diplomat, great negotiator, always knows what to say to everyone.
Symbol Water
Body Parts Ears, blood, kidneys
Colors Blue and Black
Supported by
(energized by)
Metal (Water condensation forms on metal)
colors: white and gold
Supports Wood (Water is parent of Wood. More you water trees and plants - they grow)
Dominated by
(reduced by)
Earth (Earth blocks water)
colors: yellow, tan, beige
Career gardener, lifeguard, naval career, swim instructor   or coach, diplomat, negotiator; they flow like water, enabling business and families to run smoothly 
Leisure swimming, fishing, surfing, snorkeling
Number 1
Orientation North (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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CHEN - East Group *(S, N, SE E)

Element Hard Wood
Yin/Yang YANG
Tendencies Secretive, kind, generous, explosive
Symbol Thunder
Body Parts Throat and feet
Color Green
Supported by
(energized by)
Water (Water causes trees and plants to grow)
colors: blue and black
Supports Fire  (Wood is parent of Fire. The more wood added, the greater the fire.)
Dominated by
(reduced by)
Metal (Metal pierces Wood)
colors: white and gold
Career work related to outdoors, pool maintenance, construction, working with wood, tree related occupations in the care and nurturing of plants and trees, forest rangers, fishing or game keepers, sheriff, electrical engineers, any position with electricity and/or computing, great confidant, letter carrier, electrician, computer expert 
Leisure fishing, water sports: swimming, surfing, snorkeling, water polo, camping, hiking, bowling, playing drums and guitar.
Number 3
Orientation East (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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SUN - East Group *(N, S, E, SE)

Element Soft Wood
Yin/Yang YIN
Tendencies Restless, called "The Traveler"
Symbol "The Wind"
Body Parts Thighs, and buttocks, like a tree trunk.
Color Green
Supported by
(energized by)
Water (Water causes trees and plants to grow)
colors: blue and black
Supports Fire  (Wood is parent of Fire. The more wood added, the greater the fire.)
Dominated by
(reduced by)
Metal (Metal pierces Wood)
colors: white and gold
Career work related to outdoors, pool maintenance, construction, working with wood, tree related occupations in the care and nurturing of plants and trees, forest rangers, fishing or game keepers, sheriff, electrical engineers, any position with electricity and/or computing;  jobs related to driving, also traveling and speaking, uses intuition to make good business decisions
Leisure travel, water polo, swimming, relaxing in spa, showers, tree climbing, surfing, fishing, camping, bowling, playing drums and guitar
Number 4
Orientation Southeast (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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LI - East Group *(E, SE, N, S)

Element Fire
Yin/Yang YANG
Tendencies Determination, drive, high energy, tends to be a workaholic
Symbol Fire
Body Parts Eyes and heart (can see their heart through their eyes)
Colors Red, maroon, purple
Supported by
(energized by)
Wood (Fire burns better with more Wood)
color: green
Supports Earth (Fire is parent of Earth. When it burns it leaves ashes = Earth)
Dominated by
(reduced by)
Water (Water extinguishes Fire)
colors: blue and black
Career computer related jobs, landscape designer, fireman, zoo related positions, fireworks or pyrotechnics, lighting consultant, electrical engineer, chef or cook; can work long hours indoor or out 
Leisure camping, hiking, bowling, archery, aerobics, gardening, cooking and computer classes, trips to Las Vegas, Sedona 
Number 9
Orientation South (*underlined indicates best sleeping direction for head to be pointed. First direction indicates best to be facing in creativity, study or work)  

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