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Earthly Branch "Hai (亥)"​

Basic Explanation​

  • Yin-Yang and Five Elements: Hai (亥) belongs to Yin Water (conceals Ren Water as the main Qi), internally contains Jia Wood, with characteristics of hidden currents and growth.
  • Month and Direction: Corresponds to the tenth month of the lunar calendar (Beginning of Winter month), direction is north by west, Five Elements number 1/6.
  • Zodiac Correspondence: Represents the Pig in the twelve zodiac animals.
  • Hidden Stems Characteristics: Internally hides Ren Water/Jia Wood, functioning as an "energy transformation system of hidden currents in the Milky Way."
  • Special Relationships:
    • Six Conflicts: Si (巳) and Hai (亥) conflict
    • Six Harmonies: Yin (寅) and Hai (亥) harmonize
    • Three Harmonies: Hai (亥), Mao (卯), and Wei (未) form a Wood trine
    • Three Meetings: Hai (亥), Zi (子), and Chou (丑) meet in the northern Water

Symbolism and Meaning​

Natural Symbolism​

  • Weather: Continuous freezing rain/dark night cold fog/aurora flow
  • Geography:
    • Landforms: Underground rivers/swamp wetlands/glacial crevices
    • Architecture: Data centers/aquariums/brewing workshops
  • Flora and Fauna:
    • Animals: Amphibians (giant salamander)/deep-sea creatures
    • Plants: Submerged plants (hornwort)/mycelial networks

Cultural Symbolism​

  • Character Traits:
    • Positive: Data scientist/master brewer/metaphysics researcher
    • Negative: Cyber hacker/sex addict/smuggler
  • Occupational Symbolism: Water engineering/biotechnology/fate consultation/brewing industry
  • Object Symbolism:
    • Fluid Systems: Dark web channels/brewing fermentation tanks
    • Information Carriers: Encrypted data/genetic sequences/subconscious records

Physical Symbolism​

  • Corresponding Parts: Cerebrospinal fluid circulation/lymphatic system/reproductive cells
  • Health Risks: Urinary tract infections/cerebral edema/genetic defects
  • Physical Characteristics:
    • Prosperous: Deep eye color/smooth hair texture
    • Weak: Dull skin color/swollen limbs

Spiritual Imagery​

  • Positive Traits: Keen intuition/mathematical talent/subconscious development
  • Negative Traits: Information overload/addictive tendencies/reproductive anxiety
  • Metaphysical Extensions: Symbolizes innate vitality/genetic code/quantum entanglement

Special Symbolism​

  • Colors: Mysterious black/deep sea blue
  • Seasonal Characteristics: Yin extremity initially appears (Beginning of Winter, water starts to freeze)
  • Hexagram Correspondence: Qian Hexagram (symbolizing duality of concealment and sudden change)