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Saju Stems & Branches
The ten stems and twelve branches
Saju writes time in twenty-two characters. Here is what each one is said to carry.
Gap (甲)
Straight & Upright - The spirit of a soaring giant tree
To open paths that did not exist and to become a shelter for others through personal growth.
Eul (乙)
Persistence of weeds and vines that bend but do not break
To bloom one's own flower even in harsh environments and create a lush garden in solidarity with others.
Byeong (丙)
Radiant passion and fairness of the sun illuminating the world
To shine light in dark places and warm others' hearts with one's passion.
Jeong (丁)
A candle lighting the darkness and a hot flame within the heart
To explore invisible truths and heal wounded souls with one's warmth.
Mu (戊)
The weight and faith of a high mountain embracing all things
To become an unshakeable standard and a foundation where life can grow within that embrace.
Gi (己)
Benevolence like mother earth nurturing all things
To cultivate the possibilities of surroundings into real fruits, just as growing a small seed into a giant tree.
Gyeong (庚)
Uncompromising justice and firm decision
To establish order amidst chaos and solidify the essence by cutting away the unnecessary.
Sin (辛)
Splendor of a polished jewel and a sharp blade
To constantly polish oneself to become a jewel of the world below, and remove absurdities with sharp insight.
Im (壬)
Vastness of the endlessly flowing sea and wisdom that makes things flow
To make stagnant places flow and harmonize all values of the world with immense tolerance.
Gye (癸)
Humble and intellectual wave of rain and dew wetting all things
To quench the world's thirst and carry the unseen principles of life through patient study.