Detailed Analysis of Chen Earth
Chen is the fifth of the Twelve Earthly Branches, belonging to Yang Earth. It is considered wet earth and the Treasury of Water. Situated at the transition from Spring to Summer, the Earth energy is rising, storing Yi Wood and Gui Water within, implying hidden vitality.
Basic Attributes
- Element: Earth (contains Wood and Water).
- Yin/Yang: Yang Branch.
- Season: Late Spring (3rd Lunar Month).
Symbolism and Characteristics
- Zodiac: Dragon. Represents authority, unpredictability, idealism, and ambition.
- Time: Chen Hour (07:00 - 09:00), breakfast time.
- Direction: East-Southeast (Xun Palace).
- Body Part: Stomach, Skin, Shoulders/Chest, Muscles.
- Representations: Reservoirs, dams, fields, courts, prisons, conflicts, large institutions, mysterious things.
Interactions
- Six Harmony: Combines with You (Rooster) to form Metal.
- Three Harmony: Combines with Shen (Monkey) and Zi (Rat) to form a Water Frame (Treasury).
- Six Clash: Clashes with Xu (Dog).
- Punishment: Chen-Chen Self Punishment.
- Harm: Harms Mao (Rabbit).