Dizhi "You" (地支「酉」)

Basic Explanation

• Yin Yang and Five Elements: You belongs to Yin Metal (Xin Metal as the main Qi), with characteristics of refinement and contraction
• Month Order and Direction: Corresponds to the eighth lunar month (White Dew Month), located directly west, Five Elements number 4/9
• Zodiac Correspondence: Represents the Rooster in the twelve zodiac signs
• Hidden Stem Characteristics: Solely hides Xin Metal, representing the energy state of "metal and jade forming into a vessel"
• Special Relationships:
  • Six Conflicts: Mao and You conflict
  • Six Harmonies: Chen and You harmonize
  • Three Combinations: Si, You, and Chou form the Metal frame
  • Three Meetings: Shen, You, and Xu meet in the western Metal

Symbolism and Meaning

Natural Symbolism

• Weather: White dew condensing frost/metallic reflection/autumn equinox with equal day and night
• Geography:
  • Landforms: Precious metal mining areas/stalactite caves/mirror-like lakes
  • Architecture: Jewelry workshops/financial institutions/precision instrument rooms
• Flora and Fauna:
  • Animals: Crowing rooster/songbirds (nightingale)
  • Plants: Sulfur-containing plants (onions)/crystalline fungi

Cultural Symbolism

• Character Traits:
  • Positive: Jewelry appraiser/financial actuary/vocal artist
  • Negative: Counterfeiter/sex worker/addict
• Occupational Symbols: Precious metal processing/legal consulting/acoustic engineering/precision manufacturing
• Object Symbols:
  • Precision Devices: Mechanical wristwatch/laser calibration instrument
  • Value Carriers: Commemorative coins/digital certificates/encrypted assets

Physical Symbolism

• Corresponding Parts: Alveolar structure/vocal cord tissue/keratin of nails
• Health Risks: Respiratory failure/vocal cord nodules/metal allergies
• Body Characteristics:
  • Prosperous: Delicate bone structure/clear pupils
  • Weak: Pale complexion/brittle nails

Spiritual Symbolism

• Positive Traits: Keen aesthetic sense/contractual spirit/detail control
• Negative Traits: Compulsive tendencies/materialism/indulgence in sensual pleasures
• Metaphysical Extension: Symbolizes value standards/musical resonance/subtle energy

Special Symbols

• Colors: Platinum/pearl white
• Seasonal Characteristics: Balance of Yin and Yang (autumn equinox with equal cold and heat)
• Hexagram Correspondence: Dui Hexagram (represents acceptance/trade/imperfection)