Glossar

Central notion of the traditional interpretation of the I Ching. Meaning: origin, beginning, the starting point of all things, the creative impulse, that is: Qian.
Often symbolized as rain

Central notion of the traditional interpretation of the I Ching. Meaning: fertilization, things that simply land at one’s lap without voluntary accomplishment; the receptive, feminine principle, Kun.
Also represented as clouds.

Modern Interpretation: Assertiveness; thinking, planning, acting; mental skills, insight

Sun, the Wind / Tree, stands for a lively, pushing growth from within. Like the landscape’s greening in the spring: self confident, powerful, without hesitation. Strategical, relentless, unstoppable. Like the wind: passing through every opening, into every corner.

Phase Element: Wood
Functional Circuit: Liver (LIV)

Read more: I Ching Study Guide: Sun, the Wind / Tree

Śūnyatā. The Buddhist teaching of the emptiness of things.

Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C5%ABnyat%C4%81

Central notion of the traditional interpretation of the I Ching. Meaning: an ideal personality with good character that strives towards a life in harmony with circumstances and time quality, without losing sight of his own objectives.
German: “der Edle”