THE TEN HEAVENLY STEMS
Ding: Heavenly Stem
Ding is Yin Fire, an image of focused flame.
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丁 · dīng
The fourth stem is often compared with a lamp or candle: light held close enough to guide a specific task. Its meaning is a way to think about focus, not a prediction.
An example
Ding can suggest setting aside one quiet hour for work that needs care.
A question to carry with you
Where would focused attention help most?
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