Detailed Analysis of Si Fire
Si is the sixth of the Twelve Earthly Branches, belonging to Yin Fire physically but functioning as Yang. It is the Birth Place of Metal. It represents the early summer heat, rising Yang energy, and possesses characteristics of change and upward movement.
Basic Attributes
- Element: Fire (contains Earth and Metal).
- Yin/Yang: Yin Branch (Physical), Yang (Functional).
- Season: Early Summer (4th Lunar Month).
Symbolism and Characteristics
- Zodiac: Snake. Represents calmness, depth, fickleness, wisdom, and jealousy.
- Time: Si Hour (09:00 - 11:00).
- Direction: South-Southeast (Xun Palace).
- Body Part: Heart, Face, Mouth, Throat, Teeth, Anus.
- Representations: Furnaces, lights, roads, text, articles, noise, curved objects.
Interactions
- Six Harmony: Combines with Shen (Monkey) to form Water (or Metal in some contexts).
- Three Harmony: Combines with You (Rooster) and Chou (Ox) to form a Metal Frame (Birth place).
- Six Clash: Clashes with Hai (Pig).
- Punishment: Yin-Si-Shen Triple Punishment.
- Harm: Harms Yin (Tiger).