Detailed Analysis of Wei Earth
Wei is the eighth of the Twelve Earthly Branches, belonging to Yin Earth. It is considered dry, scorched earth and the Treasury of Wood. Situated at the transition from Summer to Autumn, the Fire energy is still strong.
Basic Attributes
- Element: Earth (contains Fire and Wood).
- Yin/Yang: Yin Branch.
- Season: Late Summer (6th Lunar Month).
Symbolism and Characteristics
- Zodiac: Goat. Represents gentleness, endurance, filial piety, and indecision.
- Time: Wei Hour (13:00 - 15:00).
- Direction: South-Southwest (Kun Palace).
- Body Part: Spleen/Stomach, Spine, Abdomen, Head/Face.
- Representations: Courtyards, walls, forestry fields, banquets, medicine, clothing, old wells.
Interactions
- Six Harmony: Combines with Wu (Horse) to form Earth.
- Three Harmony: Combines with Hai (Pig) and Mao (Rabbit) to form a Wood Frame (Treasury).
- Six Clash: Clashes with Chou (Ox).
- Punishment: Chou-Xu-Wei Triple Punishment.
- Harm: Harms Zi (Rat).