Tryskelion

Ch'ien represents The One; the creative, strong, and ever-changing face of the Universe. It symbolizes the skies above in the middle of a storm or the bright, hot sun.

Chen represents movement, arousal, and foolish aggression. He is the thunder in the clouds, still hidden behind his father's clouds and lightning, but ready to move out on his own.

The son is at his most dangerous now - in puberty. His balance can be disturbed at any moment. His thoughts are not understood by those around him. Much of the time, his dangerous energy dissipates, but occasionally his forces gather, especially if his father or one of his sisters helps him. He is at his worst when his elder sister is in trouble, and is likely to become uncontrollable in her defense. He represents rough water - the waves beating against the shore.

The youngest son tends to keep quiet, especially when near his elders. His forces are under control of his mother, and so he bides his time, knowing that his strength is not enough to fight like his brothers and sisters.

The Mother is all-receptive and passive, accepting all things her children and husband do to her. She is solid, reliable, dependable. She is symbolized by the good, fertile, black earth.

The Eldest Daughter is she who has married, or taken many lovers. She is gentle, but with easily aroused emotions. Yet her actions are not aggressive. She is represented by the gentle wind, blowing through the trees and gently bending them earthward. Only when she is endangered does the wind become cold, penetrating, and powerful.

Second Daughter can be seen as "fire," with her newly awakened passion and lust consuming all in her path. She clings; and her aura of happiness gives light to everyone around her.

The youngest daughter spreads joy and happiness wherever she goes. Her journey is light of step and with full knowledge of returning to where you left. She is the placid lake, reflecting all, standing ready for the journey of life.