ThunderZhèn 震

One solid line pushing up beneath two broken lines: energy breaking out from below. Zhen is thunder, the first stirring of spring. It stands for shock, awakening, sudden movement and new beginnings. It can startle, but it also clears the air and sets things in motion.

Image

Thunder (雷)

Quality

Arousal, movement, initiative

Family

Eldest son

Direction

East (King Wen arrangement)

Season

Spring

Body

Foot

Animal

Dragon