Mao (卯): Yin Wood, Rabbit Zodiac, Symbolism and Meaning Explained

Earthly Branch "Mao (卯)"

Yin-Yang and Five Elements: Mao belongs to Yin Wood (Yi Mu, 乙木), symbolizing the gentle wood of mid-spring.
Monthly Position: Corresponds to the second month of the lunar calendar (Jingzhe month), located due east, with the Five Elements number 3/8.
Zodiac Correspondence: Represents the Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac.
Hidden Stem Characteristics: Contains only Yi Wood, with properties of growth and extension.
Special Relationships:
- Six Conflicts: Mao and You (酉) conflict
- Six Harmonies: Mao and Xu (戌) harmonize
- Three Harmonies: Hai-Mao-Wei (亥卯未) form a Wood trine
- Three Meetings: Yin-Mao-Chen (寅卯辰) meet in the eastern Wood

Weather: Spring breeze and rain/morning dew nourishing all
Geography:
- Landforms: Bamboo forests/nurseries/vine clusters
- Architecture: Textile workshops/cultural parks/logistics centers
Flora and Fauna:
- Animals: Rabbits/herbivores (deer, sheep)
- Plants: Vines (grapes)/ornamental flowers

Character Traits:
- Positive: Artisans/media workers/female relatives
- Negative: Speculators/online scammers
Occupational Symbols: Publishing/logistics/horticultural design/gynecology
Object Symbols:
- Extension tools: Looms/internet cables/media
- Circulation systems: Canals/information networks/currency flow

Corresponding Parts: Liver meridian/finger nerves/ovarian tissue
Health Risks: Menstrual disorders/tendon strain/eye diseases
Body Features:
- Vigorous: Tall and slender/smooth hair
- Weak: Hunched and curled/brittle nails

Positive Traits: Quick thinking/artistic talent/communication skills
Negative Traits: Emotional fluctuations/sharp tongue/indecisiveness
Metaphysical Extension: Symbolizes information transmission/reproductive energy/contract fulfillment

Colors: Verdant green/lake blue
Seasonal Characteristics: Balance of Yin and Yang (equinox with equal day and night)
Hexagram Correspondence: Zhen Hexagram (active movement/spread/rebirth)