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Central notion of the traditional interpretation of the I Ching. Meaning: be steadfast, remain true.

Five Phases of Transformation. The teachings of the five elements and the five phases of transformation (wǔxíng) is a Daoist theory for describing nature. It searches for regularities according to which dynamic transformation processes take place within the realm of the living. The five elements Wood, Earth, Water, Fire and Metal are derived from nature and stand for abstract properties.

(Πλάτων Plátōn, latin: Plato; * 428/427 AC; † 348/347 AC) ancient Greek philosopher.