The Twelve Zodiac Signs are a unique creation of our Chinese nation. The ancients linked the principles of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) with the Zodiac signs, leading to the interactions of the Zodiac signs.
The Twelve Zodiac Signs are categorized into the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Correspondingly, the Zodiac signs are associated with these elements: Monkey and Rooster belong to Metal; Tiger and Rabbit belong to Wood; Pig and Rat belong to Water; Snake and Horse belong to Fire; Dragon, Goat, Dog, and Ox belong to Earth.
The order of the Five Elements generating and overcoming each other is as follows: Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood, and Wood generates Fire.
Fire generates Earth because when fire burns an object, it turns to ash, which becomes soil; Earth relies on the sun for nourishment. Earth generates Metal because metal is contained within soil and rocks, and is extracted through smelting; Metal relies on mountains to be stored; Metal generates Water because if metal is burned by intense fire, it melts into liquid, which is Water; Water relies on iron tools for guidance and drainage; Water generates Wood because water irrigates trees, allowing them to thrive; Wood relies on rain and dew for irrigation; Wood generates Fire because fire uses wood as fuel, and fire relies on kindling to sustain itself; when the wood is burned out, the fire will extinguish.
The interactions of the Twelve Zodiac Signs are also described in terms of “Liu He” (Six Harmonies) and “San He” (Three Harmonies). The Six Harmonies are: Rat with Ox, Tiger with Pig, Rabbit with Dog, Dragon with Rooster, Snake with Monkey, and Horse with Goat.
There are also Three Harmonies (Great Harmony) among the Zodiac signs: Tiger, Horse, and Dog form one harmony; Monkey, Rat, and Dragon form another; Snake, Rooster, and Ox form another; Pig, Rabbit, and Goat form the last.
The order of the Five Elements overcoming each other is: Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood, Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, and Water overcomes Fire.
Fire overcomes Metal because intense fire can melt metal;
Metal overcomes Wood because metal tools can cut down trees;
Wood overcomes Earth because the strength of tree roots can break through soil barriers;
Earth overcomes Water because soil can block water;
Water overcomes Fire because fire is extinguished by water.
The “Six Conflicts” of the Zodiac Signs are: Rat conflicts with Horse, Ox conflicts with Goat, Tiger conflicts with Monkey, Rabbit conflicts with Rooster, Dragon conflicts with Dog, and Snake conflicts with Pig.
The “Six Harms” of the Zodiac Signs are: Rat harms Goat, Ox harms Horse, Tiger harms Snake, Dragon harms Rabbit, Monkey harms Pig, and Rooster harms Dog;
The Zodiac Signs represent foundational luck, indicating the year of birth in the Ba Zi (Eight Characters). Whether the Five Elements of two Zodiac signs conflict can affect the stability of their foundation, so caution should be exercised in relationships, marriages, and business partnerships.
When Zodiac signs conflict, it means that the year branches of the two individuals’ Ba Zi are in conflict, such as Rat and Horse, Ox and Goat, Tiger and Monkey, Rabbit and Rooster, Dragon and Dog, and Snake and Pig, totaling six conflicts.
When it comes to love, should one part ways with a beloved just because their Zodiac signs conflict? That is certainly not the best approach; one should actively seek better solutions.
To address some concerns from netizens, here are some general adjustment methods for couples with conflicting Zodiac signs:
Let’s popularize some knowledge about the combinations and conflicts of the Earthly Branches.
Three Harmonies of the Earthly Branches: Monkey, Rat, and Dragon; Snake, Rooster, and Ox; Pig, Rabbit, and Goat; Tiger, Horse, and Dog;
Six Harmonies of the Earthly Branches: Rat and Ox; Tiger and Pig; Rabbit and Dog; Dragon and Rooster; Snake and Monkey; Horse and Goat;
Six Conflicts of the Earthly Branches: Rat and Horse; Ox and Goat; Tiger and Monkey; Rabbit and Rooster; Dragon and Dog; Snake and Pig;
Zodiac Earthly Branches: Zi (Rat), Chou (Ox), Yin (Tiger), Yin (Rabbit), Chen (Dragon), Si (Snake), Wu (Horse), Wei (Goat), Shen (Monkey), You (Rooster), Xu (Dog), and Hai (Pig).
1. Rat and Horse Conflict
1. The bedroom location and bed orientation should not face South or North;
2. Place a Tiger, Dragon, or Monkey (any one) by the bed to enhance harmony;
3. Use light green in home decor to create balance;
4. Choose a Tiger, Dragon, or Monkey as bridesmaids or groomsmen for the wedding;
5. Have a Tiger, Dragon, or Monkey baby as a bond for the couple;
6. Do not blindly choose common auspicious wedding dates; select a date based on both parties’ Ba Zi.
2. Ox and Goat Conflict
1. The bedroom location and bed orientation should not face Northeast or Southwest;
2. Place a Snake, Rooster, Pig, or Rabbit (any one) by the bed to enhance harmony;
3. Use light gold or silver in home decor to create balance;
4. Choose a Snake, Rooster, Pig, or Rabbit as bridesmaids or groomsmen for the wedding;
5. Have a Snake, Rooster, Pig, or Rabbit baby as a bond for the couple;
6. Do not blindly choose common auspicious wedding dates; select a date based on both parties’ Ba Zi.
3. Tiger and Monkey Conflict
1. The bedroom location and bed orientation should not face Northeast or Southwest;
2. Place a Rat or Horse (any one) by the bed to enhance harmony;
3. Use black or blue in home decor to create balance;
4. Choose a Rat or Horse as bridesmaids or groomsmen for the wedding;
5. Have a Rat or Horse baby as a bond for the couple;
6. Do not blindly choose common auspicious wedding dates; select a date based on both parties’ Ba Zi.
4. Rabbit and Rooster Conflict
1. The bedroom location and bed orientation should not face East or West;
2. Place a Pig, Snake, or Ox (any one) by the bed to enhance harmony;
3. Use black or blue in home decor to create balance;
4. Choose a Pig, Snake, or Ox as bridesmaids or groomsmen for the wedding;
5. Have a Pig, Snake, or Ox baby as a bond for the couple;
6. Do not blindly choose common auspicious wedding dates; select a date based on both parties’ Ba Zi.
5. Dragon and Dog Conflict
1. The bedroom location and bed orientation should not face Southeast or Northwest;
2. Place a Horse, Rat, or Monkey (any one) by the bed to enhance harmony;
3. Use light gold or silver in home decor to create balance;
4. Choose a Horse, Rat, Monkey, or Tiger as bridesmaids or groomsmen for the wedding;
5. Have a Horse, Rat, or Monkey baby as a bond for the couple;
6. Do not blindly choose common auspicious wedding dates; select a date based on both parties’ Ba Zi.
6. Snake and Pig Conflict
1. The bedroom location and bed orientation should not face Southeast or Northwest;
2. Place a Rabbit or Goat (any one) by the bed to enhance harmony;
3. Use green in home decor to create balance;
4. Choose a Rabbit or Goat as bridesmaids or groomsmen for the wedding;
5. Have a Rabbit or Goat baby as a bond for the couple;
6. Do not blindly choose common auspicious wedding dates; select a date based on both parties’ Ba Zi.
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