Trigram Name: Li

Palace Name: Fire

Interpretation: The Clinging

Direction: South

Element: Fire

Season: Summer

Family Member: Middle daughter Middle age Woman

Body Part: Eyes Heart

Animal: horse

Life Aspiration: Fame / Reputation

The South is ruled by the Trigram Li ('the Clinging'), which represents the dynamic brilliance of Fire. It is one of the I-Ching's elemental pairs of opposites; the other being Water (K'an). While, in Nature, K'an is symbolic of the dark and formless, Li is an emblem of all that is bright and clearly formed. It finds its most perfect expression in the radiant, activating power of the Sun. In human nature, it is indicative of dynamism, confidence and the ability to 'shine'. Energizing this direction in the home helps us to maintain clarity and discrimination — as well as to fully express our true potential. The South from this vantage point produces the sector of fame and recognition.