I Ching trigram – Li – Clinging Fire

Element – Fire

Teaching – Everything is Connected

The teaching and energy of this Gua pertain to Clarity and your Inner Illumination. It also relates to your reputation within your community, work, family and circle of friends.

Whether your reputation is positive or negative, it will cling to you via others thoughts, feelings and memories, and experiences. It is important to be mindful about what kind of reputation you are cultivating. When it is positive, you will experience friendly, auspicious and synergistic connections in your life. Your life will be illuminated by the good will that you create around you. However, if you burn any bridges, that energy will follow you into the future. And what happens is that people who burn bridges often find themselves alone and without resources to fall back on in times of need.

This Gua is a fire element, and one of the teachings of Fame and Reputation is Clinging Fire – be mindful of what you are famous for because it will cling to you for a long time.

Here are some ways you can enhance the Fame and Reputation area:

Place symbols of accomplishments in this area; degrees, awards, diploma’s, certificates, trophies. Artwork or objects in fire element colors of the red spectrum; lighting and candles; photos or artwork of people and animals; leather, wool, fur, feathers; images, sayings, or quotes from people you admire and respect; triangular shapes; symbols or artwork that represents what you want to be known for.