Explanation of symbols:

The Chinese I Ching trigram is Thunder whose attributes are growth, activity, new beginnings.
Study of the essence of the medieval World Tree accompanied by sun, moon and phoenix, was said to give access to secrets of creation; trees have long been used to illustrate family lineages.
In Japan, the tortoise is a symbol of longevity.
The thunderbolt was an ancient (male) symbol of creation, while the Vesta-Hestia symbol represents the sacred center of clan life (female).

Suggestions:

• Photographs of family members
• A small globe or picture of Earth
• A figurine that exemplifies interrelationships or close ties
• Quartz crystals, lapis manalis, obsidian, garnet, black onyx, ruby, carnelian
• Something made of wood or paper
• Colors: green, cream, yellow

This information appears on the back of the artwork.