Earthly Branch "Si (巳)"

Basic Explanation

• Yin-Yang and Five Elements: Si belongs to Yin Fire (conceals Bing Fire as the main Qi), internally contains Geng Metal, Wu Earth, with characteristics of rising flame and transformation
• Month and Direction: Corresponds to the fourth lunar month (Beginning of Summer month), direction is south-southeast, Five Elements number 2/7
• Zodiac Correspondence: Represents the Snake in the Twelve Zodiac Animals
• Hidden Stems Characteristics: Contains Bing Fire/Geng Metal/Wu Earth, with energy transformation and form-switching functions
• Special Relationships:
  • Six Conflicts: Si and Hai conflict
  • Six Harmonies: Si and Shen harmonize
  • Three Combinations: Si, You, and Chou form a Metal frame
  • Three Meetings: Si, Wu, and Wei meet in the southern Fire

Symbolism and Meaning

Natural Symbolism

• Weather: Thunderstorms/lightning/fire meteors/extreme heat
• Geography:
  • Landforms: Volcanic areas/neon districts/underground networks
  • Architecture: Data centers/film studios/chemical laboratories
• Flora and Fauna:
  • Animals: Snakes/bioluminescent creatures (fireflies)
  • Plants: Climbing plants (morning glory)/carnivorous plants

Cultural Symbolism

• Personal Traits:
  • Positive: Cultural scholars/IT engineers/film actors
  • Negative: Financial fraudsters/cyber hackers
• Occupational Symbolism: Media industry/chemical engineering/electronic technology/metaphysical divination
• Object Symbolism:
  • Energy Devices: Transformers/batteries/fiber optic equipment
  • Virtual Systems: Digital currency/holographic projection/stream of consciousness works

Physical Symbolism

• Corresponding Parts: Cardiovascular system/facial nerves/intestinal extremities
• Health Risks: Arrhythmia/facial neuritis/intestinal polyps
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Prosperous: Sharp gaze/crimson lips
  • Weak: Dull complexion/distracted pupils

Spiritual Symbolism

• Positive Traits: Jumping thoughts/artistic perception/technological talent
• Negative Traits: Multiple personalities/delusional fantasies/speculative mindset
• Metaphysical Extension: Symbolizes conscious energy/virtual dimensions/information transformation

Special Symbolism

• Colors: Crimson/neon purple
• Seasonal Characteristics: Yang reaches its peak and turns to Yin (Summer Solstice, one Yin is born)
• Hexagram Correspondence: Li Hexagram (represents attachment/illusion/civilization)