Gossip and Personality

In divination regarding a person's character, having qi is auspicious, lacking qi is inauspicious; all judgments are based on the presence or absence of qi.

Qian Trigram:

1. Represents straightness. Auspicious: upright, selfless, direct and straightforward. Inauspicious: lacking tact, unable to compromise, inflexible in all matters.

2. Represents height. Auspicious: noble and pure in character. Inauspicious: aspiring too high, aloof and difficult to relate to, appreciating only oneself.

3. Represents virtue. Auspicious: possessing high moral character, loved and respected by others. Inauspicious: having virtue but not being understood by others.

4. Represents majesty. Auspicious: majestic and powerful. Inauspicious: concerned with face, prone to posturing and affectation.

Kun Trigram:

1. Represents thickness/solidity. Auspicious: substantial and reliable, though not fond of joking, easy to work with. Inauspicious: dull and stupid, difficult to teach, hard to communicate with.

2. Represents breadth. Auspicious: magnanimous and tolerant, not prone to petty disputes. Inauspicious: vulgar and careless, lacking standards in conduct.

Kan Trigram:

1. Represents movement. Auspicious: intelligent, agile in reaction, adaptable. Inauspicious: fickle and unpredictable, unreliable in execution.

2. Represents danger. Auspicious: thorough in handling affairs, meticulous in thought. Inauspicious: sinister and cunning.

Li Trigram:

1. Represents intensity. Auspicious: straightforward, generous, principled. Inauspicious: irritable and short-tempered.

2. Represents brightness. Auspicious: renowned and influential. Inauspicious: often in the spotlight, prone to criticism and gossip.

Zhen Trigram:

1. Represents movement. Auspicious: ambitious, aspiring to soar high. Inauspicious: aspiring too high, seeking fame superficially.

2. Represents emergence. Auspicious: striving upward. Inauspicious: unpredictable and indecisive, impatient and ineffective in actions.

Xun Trigram:

1. Represents gentleness. Auspicious: mild-mannered, soft-spoken, kind. Inauspicious: servile, fond of flattery.

2. Represents compliance. Auspicious: calm under pressure, adaptable, accepting of circumstances. Inauspicious: drifting with the tide, lacking ambition, despondent and decadent.

Gen Trigram:

1. Represents stillness. Auspicious: quiet, preferring peace and tranquility. Inauspicious: shrinking back from challenges, fearful of people and matters.

2. Represents stopping. Auspicious: disciplined in actions, knowing when to stop and the right timing. Inauspicious: accomplishing nothing, lacking follow-through, and having no patience.

Dui Trigram:

1. Represents joy. Auspicious: pleasant demeanor, sentimental. Inauspicious: servile and obsequious.

2. Represents speech. Auspicious: witty and articulate. Inauspicious: prone to gossip and chatter.

3. Represents art. Auspicious: skilled in music and singing. Inauspicious: indulging in wine and pleasure.