The
Eight
Trigrams
of
the
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of
Changes:
Naming
in
English The
eight
trigrams,
also
known
as
the
Bagua,
are
an
integral
part
of
the
Book
of
Changes,
or
the
Yi
Jing.
Representing
the
fundamental
principles
of
the
universe,
they
have
been
used
to
interpret
the
interplay
of
Yin
and
Yang
since
ancient
times.
In
contemporary
times,
they
have
been
used
to
name
companies,
products,
and
even
individuals. The
first
trigram
is
Qian,
which
represents
heaven
and
symbolizes
creativity
and
the
father.
Its
English
name
is
Heaven.
The
second
is
Kun,
representing
earth
and
symbolizing
receptivity
and
the
mother.
Its
English
name
is
Earth.
The
third
is
Zhen,
representing
thunder
and
symbolizing
movement
and
the
eldest
son.
Its
English
name
is
Thunder.
The
fourth
trigram
is
Xun,
representing
wind
and
symbolizing
penetration
and
the
eldest
daughter.
Its
English
name
is
Wind. The
fifth
trigram
is
Kan,
representing
water
and
symbolizing
danger
and
the
second
son.
Its
English
name
is
Water.
The
sixth
is
Li,
representing
fire
and
symbolizing
clarity
and
the
second
daughter.
Its
English
name
is
Fire.
The
seventh
is
Gen,
representing
mountain
and
symbolizing
stillness
and
the
youngest
son.
Its
English
name
is
Mountain.
The
eighth
and
final
trigram
is
Dui,
representing
lake
and
symbolizing
joy
and
the
youngest
daughter.
Its
English
name
is
Lake. By
using
these
eight
trigrams
to
name
things,
individuals
and
businesses
can
imbue
their
name
with
the
powerful
symbolism
of
the
Book
of
Changes.
Whether
it
be
a
company
looking
to
portray
itself
as
a
creative
powerhouse
or
an
individual
looking
to
communicate
their
clarity
and
insight,
these
names
can
speak
volumes
without
ever
having
to
say
a
word.