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>1K resistor --> zener anode

your drawing is correct but your terminology is backward
the mnemonic is FATCAT: From Anode To CATthode for regular diodes - opposite for zeners

in any case, i'd half the resistor to get more current thru
it may start zenering correctly this way

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