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[mdzs] In depth analysis of Lan Xichen’s name
It’s been 2.5 years since my last MDZS name analysis(!!), and since then I’ve gotten so many requests from the fandom wanting to see more. So here’s to everyone who have enjoyed reading my posts so far - today I’ll be diving into Lan Xichen’s name. Sit back as this is an interesting one!
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Lan Xichen is his zi ,or courtesy name, which means ‘chancellor of the morning sunlight’ (Xi 曦 - morning sunlight; Chen 臣- chancellor, minister).
It derives from the poem ‘Xian Qing Fu’ 《闲情赋》 (Ode to a Quiet Life) by Eastern Jin dynasty recluse poet Tao Yuan Ming 陶渊明. Tao is remembered for his appreciation of beauty and serenity of the natural world around him, often admiring the good of others and documenting his wishes for a peaceful and fair society. (NB: The majority of Chinese people would know of the phrase ‘世外桃源’ - Xanadu / fantastical place of great idyllic magnificence and beauty, which originated from him.) This particular poem is a long study on the beauty and virtues of an idealised woman, and is known today as one of the most iconic bodies of work celebrating a woman’s true inner qualities. “悲晨曦之易夕,感人生之长勤” (bēi chén xī zhī yì xī, gǎn rén shēng zhī cháng qín), translates figuratively to ‘it is regrettable that the light of this morning will soon be replaced by the dark night, reminding people that life is filled with endless fatigue.’
One can’t help but draw parallels to Xichen’s life - he was always a noble figure, approached people with sincerity, treated everyone with an equal level of respect and believed deeply in those he stayed close to. But life could not always pay back what he gave to others, as he learnt of his trusted friend Jin Guangyao’s corrupt ways and betrayal - the light that was replaced by darkness.
I find it fascinating how poet Tao’s perspective of the world is so similar to Xichen’s. Tao is known for spending much of his life in reclusion, living in the countryside, receiving only a few guests he had a strong bond with, reading and indulging in his love for poetry. As a talented and knowledgeable man, he spent a decade of his life as a politician - but soon lost faith in a system that was characterised by nepotism, violence, corruption and civil disorder. Torn between ambition and the desire to retreat into solitude, he chose the latter. I wonder if MXTX drew inspiration from this, as Xichen also began as a leader in the cultivators’ world, is a huge lover and collector of literature, and after all the turmoil also decided to withdraw into reclusion.
Xichen’s birth name is 涣 (Huàn), which has two main meanings: 1) ‘melting of snow’; 2) ‘water dispersing in all directions’. His title is 泽芜君 (zé wú jūn), which literally means ‘nourisher of barren lands’ (泽润 - to nourish, bestow; 平芜 - land overgrown with weeds). Combining the two, we can understand his name to mean ‘water disperses in all directions, nourishing everything it touches’. 泽 in Chinese is used specifically to describe bestowing something deep, long-lasting and meaningful (as supposed a one time gift/favour - which would be 惠). In the book, MXTX also describes him as “清煦温雅,款款温柔” (meaning ‘warm, gracious and elegant, gentle in all aspects’). Clearly, his name highlights the grace and kindness he radiates and bestows on everyone around him. He is the keeper of peace and righteousness.
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Note that the word Huan 涣 has a water particle, similar to his brother Lan Wangji’s birth name Zhan 湛 - it brings to mind the ‘Twin Jades of Lan’ title for the brothers, with a water element - like Pisces.
Interestingly, in ‘I Ching’ or ‘Book of Changes’, the ancient Chinese divination text which contains of 64 hexagrams, there is a 涣 hexagram:
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Again, it represents how gentleness can summon greatness. I copy the below from iching-online.com:
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In simple terms, it symbolises water that washes away dirt and baptises new life within oneself. And the aftermath is precisely Zhan 湛 in his brother’s name, meaning crystal clear water.
Other name analyses:
Wei Wuxian
Lan Wangji
Jiang Wanyin
Lan Sizhui
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Cosmopolitan's Guide to Fortune-Telling (foreword by Helen Gurley Brown) - Cosmopolitan - 1977
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arconinternet · 3 months
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Rosemary West's House of Fortunes (DOS, Villa Crespo Software, 1993)
A multi-disciplinary divination tool. Rosemary is Rosemary K. West, not serial killer Rosemary Pauline West.
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It was my best friend's birthday yesterday, and I wanted to show off the progression series of the cross-stitch project I made for them! :D
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I combined the symbols for Water, Earth, Fire and Air from Avatar the Last Airbender with their respective I Ching symbols, because we are both fascinated with those things! ^_^ (I mean, Air is with the Heaven symbol, but it's opposite to Earth, so it still kinda works.)
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In the center are Tui and La, the fish that resemble Yin and Yang in Avatar. For the other I Ching symbols (Wind, Thunder, Mountain and Lake) I decided to not take them literally, and instead use symbols that were more important to my friend and me.
Positioned to be opposite colors of the fish, I placed a black cat and a white rabbit. They symbolize how we like to imagine our spirits / personalities in animal form. They are the cat, and I am the rabbit. ^,^ (No, I will not elaborate.)
In the remaining spots, I put a pink heart for me, because whenever we text I always use this 💖 emoji to say I love them, and a rainbow heart for them, because they are LGBTQ+ and tend to use all the colored heart emojis to say they love me.
❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
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I thought the piece felt a little empty, and I learned that my friend wants to learn music, so I added a rainbow of random notes and musical symbols! And when I went to Michaels to find a frame for the whole thing (pictured below), I found this beautiful and sparkly metallic thread that reminded me of rainbows and fireworks, and I knew I HAD to implement it into the piece, because my friend would love that! ^_^
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The whole thing took me about a month to complete, working on and off between life and video editing. ^_^ My friend is one of the most special people in the world to me. This cross-stitching is something I adored every moment of creating, and I couldn't be more proud. And I'm so relieved they got it on time for their birthday, because apparently whoever delivered it messed up and sent it to the wrong house, even though my friend confirmed that I clearly wrote the correct address on the package! XD
Thanks for indulging me! ^_^
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cobotis · 26 days
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Two people who devote themselves in a responsible fashion to each other will accomplish things that neither would be able to do alone… One who knowingly enters into a relationship just to avoid being alone, risks losing his self-esteem. One may need to wait a long time for the right person to present himself. Inappropriate liaisons must be avoided. The wait will be worth the while… Do not be coerced into a union that is shallow or superficial. Such irreverence will not benefit anyone…
~ From The I Ching
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lascitasdelashoras · 3 months
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Franco Purini, classification through sections of spatial situations, 1968 The I Ching or Classic of Changes
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komaneko-kun · 10 months
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fun fact: liu yao's name (六爻) is related to the I Ching divination practice!
"The I Ching book consists of 64 hexagrams. A hexagram in this context is a figure composed of six stacked horizontal lines (爻 yáo), where each line is either Yang (an unbroken, or solid line), or Yin (broken, an open line with a gap in the center). The hexagram lines are traditionally counted from the bottom up, so the lowest line is considered line one while the top line is line six. Hexagrams are formed by combining the original eight trigrams in different combinations. Each hexagram is accompanied with a description, often cryptic, akin to parables. Each line in every hexagram is also given a similar description."
"Wen Wang Gua (Chinese: 文王卦; pinyin: Wén Wáng Guà) is a method of interpreting the results of I Ching divination (...) The method is popular in South East Asia. It is known by various names: (Liu Yao) (six lines) refers to the fact that it interprets the meaning of six symbols"
and the fact that coins are used for this method of divination is also related to cq's nickname tong qian!
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noosphe-re · 1 year
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Daoist nuclear trigram and hexagram models (Zhuangzi, Peirce, and the butterfly dreamscape: concentric meaning in the Qiwulun 齊物論, Jamin Pelkey, Toronto Metropolitan University)
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4lung · 9 months
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14䷍POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE
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cancersstellium · 2 months
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this message is for you 🖤
for you, the i ching gives me hexagram 22 and hexagram 7. beauty and small taming.
while it feels like others may not see you— as oftentimes their depictions of you seem to fall short of the multifaceted being you are— beauty is in the eye of the beholder. it’s impossible to capture every aspect that makes you you and impossible to expect someone to try. their inability to see or flawlessly capture all of you is inevitable. you must not forget that validation must come from within first. cultivate your understanding of yourself and then you will begin to see what you already know in others’ expressions of you. this external validation should feel like sprinkles and whipped cream on ice cream. not necessary, but it just makes the whole thing— here, your security in yourself— so much sweeter.
how can you cultivate this now? what self-loving act can you do today?
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lunarianscripts · 8 months
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Human Design Vs. Astrology
Let's start with Astrology, Astrology is essentially a screenshot of the sky that was taken the exact moment you were born, but it's NOT who you're born as. Astrology will show you the map of who you could be, and the potential you can fulfill in this life.
Astrology can be used to see what you can achieve in your future, talents that you can develop in your future, dream jobs that you never knew could be a match for, and how to prepare for opportune moments before they appear in the present.
Astrology also shows you what you're consciously aware of, because it's what you learned to adapt as throughout your life. If you adapted to people and your environments while you were young, you're more likely to be in tuned with your natal chart from the start.
Human Design on the other hand, is who you are at your core. Your Design forms 3 months before your physical birth, its a system that blends Astrology, I Ching, and multiple spiritual practices. Human Design is your guide that tells you who you are, and what has always worked for you in your most natural state.
Human Design can be used to customize a life that's specifically meant for you. HD reminds you of your natural habits that were actually good for you, but could've been changed to adapt to your environment, the people, and the world around you. Your body and energy is uniquely you, no one can live for you except you. HD shows you how to cater to yourself in that fashion.
Human Design shows you all of your natural talents, your natural instincts, your natural way of life, and how to navigate through it all. HD is meant to give you all the tools you need to recognize what is and isn't meant for you using that simple combo of Strategy and Authority.
Now, personally, I recommend using both systems for the best results. Your past self will thank you for using Astrology, and your future self will thank you for using Human Design. ⠀ Want to book a session with me? Click here! Original Post From Patreon
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