The perfected metal — incorruptible, radiant. Hex 1 (The Creative): pure yang, the sun's essence. Hex 14 (Great Possession): fire above heaven, abundance that shines on everything below. Gold does not tarnish because it has nothing left to surrender.
Cross-Tradition Resonances
Western Astrology1
Sun (☉) — Vitality, Will, Essential Self
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I-Ching0.71
Heaven (☰) — Creative
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Kether (Crown) — כתר
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I-Ching0.6
Dà Yǒu (大有) — Great Possession
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Elder Futhark0.6
Sowilo (ᛊ) — Sun, Victory, Wholeness
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I-Ching0.56
Dà Zhuàng (大壯) — Great Power
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Suit of Wands (Fire)
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