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How to learn Qimen?
What the boxes in a Qimen Chart mean?
In Qi Men Dun Jia (奇门遁甲), the 8 Gua (八卦)—or Trigrams—are the foundational energy templates that define the 8 Palaces (八卦宫). Each Gua represents a core aspect of life, a direction, and a natural element. Here’s a quick breakdown:

☰ 乾 Qián (Heaven) – Leadership, authority, father figures. Direction: Northwest. Element: Metal.

☷ 坤 Kūn (Earth) – Stability, mother energy, nurturing. Direction: Southwest. Element: Earth.

☳ 震 Zhèn (Thunder) – Action, sudden change, movement. Direction: East. Element: Wood.

☴ 巽 Xùn (Wind) – Flexibility, networking, subtle influence. Direction: Southeast. Element: Wood.

☵ 坎 Kǎn (Water) – Danger, wisdom, deep strategy. Direction: North. Element: Water.

☲ 离 Lí (Fire) – Fame, passion, visibility. Direction: South. Element: Fire.

☶ 艮 Gèn (Mountain) – Obstacles, patience, stillness. Direction: Northeast. Element: Earth.

☱ 兑 Duì (Lake) – Joy, communication, negotiation. Direction: West. Element: Metal.