July Birth Element (Hyper-Periodic Element)
Birth Element (Hyper-Periodic Element)
Neon
Neon exists as a member of the noble gas family, normally not reacting with other elements, present as a solitary existence at merely 0.0018% in the atmosphere. However, when receiving external energy in the form of electric current, its internal electrons become excited, emitting a warm orange-red glow. This property remarkably resonates with the essence of July festivals. Ordinarily plain and inconspicuous people begin to shine under lanterns, wearing yukata when the special 'current' of festivals flows. The light competition adorning the night sky during fireworks displays is a phenomenon of various gases ionizing and emitting light, and just as neon signs stage urban nights, festivals transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Wishes written on Tanabata strips represent inner light that usually doesn't surface, released on this special annual occasion. What neon symbolizes is the inner radiance everyone possesses and the magic of special moments that release it.
Features
- Noble gas with extreme chemical stability
- Emits orange-red light with electrical energy
- Rarity existing at only 0.0018% in atmosphere
- Liquefies at low temperature, used as cryogenic coolant
- Stages urban nightscapes as neon signs
Personality
- An introverted star who usually remains modest and keeps distance from others but shines brighter than anyone under spotlight
- An artist of once-in-a-lifetime encounters who continues waiting for special moments and radiates brilliance with all their being when the time comes
- A solitary illuminator with strong independence who dislikes flocking but brightly lights surroundings when necessary
Symbolic Meaning
- Release of inner light and explosion of self-expression in special moments
- Boundary between ordinary and extraordinary, liberation from reality through celebration
- Eternal memories and emotions contained in momentary brilliance
- Expression of individuality and maintenance of uniqueness within groups
Reason for Selection
- Light productions adorning July nights such as fireworks and festival lanterns perfectly match neon's luminescent phenomenon
- The way ordinarily inconspicuous people shine at festivals overlaps with normally inert neon's property of emitting light with electric current
- The culture of inner thoughts being released on special annual occasions like Tanabata wishes resonates with neon's nature
Protection & Effects
- Grants courage for self-expression and draws out power to shine in special moments
- Liberates from daily suppression and creates opportunities to express true individuality
- Transforms momentary brilliance into eternal memories and guards life's special moments
Trials & Growth
- Acquiring independence to shine inner light by oneself without depending on external energy
- Establishing constancy to continue emitting sustained light without being satisfied with momentary brilliance
- Challenge of demonstrating existence value in daily life without being content with rarity