Yang Blade (Yang Ren)
Yang Ren is an inauspicious spirit. "Ren" (刃) means blade—representing the fierce backlash when an element's energy reaches its extreme. It is the position one step past Lu (Salary) for Yang stems.
Lookup Method
Based on Day Stem:
| Day Stem | Yang Blade |
|---|---|
| Jia | Mao |
| Bing/Wu | Wu |
| Geng | You |
| Ren | Zi |
Note: Only Yang stems have Yang Blade.
Symbolism
- Extreme Forcefulness: The most extreme expression of elemental energy—going beyond the peak brings danger.
- Blood and Injury: Governs wounds from blades, surgery, bloodshed, accidents.
- Boldness and Courage: Those with Yang Blade are decisive, courageous, and fearless.
- Marital Difficulties: Males with Yang Blade at Day Branch harm the wife; females have fierce temperaments.
Role in the Chart
- Killing-Blade Balance: Seven Killings balanced with Yang Blade—like a general with a fine sword—indicates great military talent.
- Yang Blade Clashed: Most dangerous. The blade is "unsheathed"—disaster is imminent.