乾
Qián · Heaven
Heaven · Metal · Yang at its peak
Initiative, authority, clarity of will, creative drive and leadership.
易经基础 • FOUNDATIONS
The 8 Trigrams & 64 Hexagrams
The eight trigrams are the smallest vocabulary of natural forces; the sixty-four hexagrams are the full atlas born from stacking them in pairs. In Plum Blossom Numerology, the Upper Trigram represents the external environment or what is visible, while the Lower Trigram reflects your internal condition or what is hidden. The dynamic interplay between these two forces unlocks your tailored strategic advice.
Section 1 · The Eight Trigrams
坤
Kūn · Earth
Ground · Earth · Yin at its fullest
Receptivity, patience, nurture, devotion and quiet endurance.
震
Zhèn · Thunder
Thunder · Wood · Sudden movement
Shock, awakening, bold action, breakthroughs after stillness.
巽
Xùn · Wind
Wind · Wood · Gentle penetration
Influence, adaptability, gradual persuasion, subtle spread of ideas.
坎
Kǎn · Water
Water · Water · Depth and flow
Risk, depth, hidden emotion, persistence through difficulty.
离
Lí · Fire
Fire · Fire · Radiance and clinging
Insight, visibility, passion, beauty and the need to be seen.
艮
Gèn · Mountain
Mountain · Earth · Stillness and limit
Boundaries, pause, contemplation, knowing when to stop.
兑
Duì · Marsh
Marsh · Metal · Joy and openness
Pleasure, conversation, charm, emotional exchange and relief.
Section 2 · The Sixty-Four Hexagrams
64 hexagrams