The Twelve Zodiac Signs are a unique creation of the 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 based on these elements.
The Twelve Zodiac Signs are categorized into the Five Elements: Metal (金), Wood (木), Water (水), Fire (火), and Earth (土). Correspondingly, the Zodiac signs are associated with these elements: Monkey (猴) and Rooster (鸡) belong to Metal, Tiger (虎) and Rabbit (兔) belong to Wood, Pig (猪) and Rat (鼠) belong to Water, Snake (蛇) and Horse (马) belong to Fire, and Dragon (龙), Goat (羊), Dog (狗), and Ox (牛) belong to Earth.
The table of the interactions of the Twelve Zodiac Signs shows that the order of the Five Elements generating each other is: 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 store it. Metal generates Water because if metal is burned by intense fire, it melts into liquid, which is Water; Water relies on iron tools to guide and clear. 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; Fire relies on firewood to sustain burning, and when the wood is consumed, the fire will extinguish.
The table of the interactions of the Twelve Zodiac Signs includes the concepts of “Liuhe” (六合, Small Harmony) and “Sanhe” (三合, Great Harmony). The “6 Harmonies” are: Rat (鼠) with Ox (牛), Tiger (虎) with Pig (猪), Rabbit (兔) with Dog (狗), Dragon (龙) with Rooster (鸡), Snake (蛇) with Monkey (猴), and Horse (马) with Goat (羊).
There are also three harmonies (大合), which are: Tiger, Horse, and Dog; Monkey, Rat, and Dragon; Snake, Rooster, and Ox; Pig, Rabbit, and Goat.
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 metals;
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” (六冲) of the Twelve 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” (六害) of the Twelve Zodiac Signs are: Rat harms Goat, Ox harms Horse, Tiger harms Snake, Dragon harms Rabbit, Monkey harms Pig, and Rooster harms Dog;
The Twelve Zodiac Signs represent foundational luck, indicating the year of birth in the BaZi (八字) system. Whether the Five Elements of two Zodiac signs conflict can affect the stability of their foundation, whether in romantic relationships or business partnerships, careful consideration is necessary.
When Zodiac signs conflict, it means that the year branches of the two individuals’ BaZi are in conflict, such as Rat and Horse, Ox and Goat, Tiger and Monkey, Rabbit and Rooster, Dragon and Dog, and Snake and Pig.
When it comes to love, should one really end a relationship just because their Zodiac signs conflict? That is not a wise choice; one should actively seek better solutions.
To address some concerns from netizens, using the example of conflicting Zodiac signs in marriage, here are some general adjustment methods for your reference:
Let’s popularize some knowledge about the interactions of the Earthly Branches.
Three Harmonies of Earthly Branches: Monkey, Rat, and Dragon; Snake, Rooster, and Ox; Pig, Rabbit, and Goat; Tiger, Horse, and Dog;
Six Harmonies of Earthly Branches: Rat and Ox; Tiger and Pig; Rabbit and Dog; Dragon and Rooster; Snake and Monkey; Horse and Goat;
Six Conflicts of Earthly Branches: Rat and Horse; Ox and Goat; Tiger and Monkey; Rabbit and Rooster; Dragon and Dog; Snake and Pig;
Earthly Branch Zodiac Signs: Rat (子), Ox (丑), Tiger (寅), Rabbit (卯), Dragon (辰), Snake (巳), Horse (午), Goat (未), Monkey (申), Rooster (酉), Dog (戌), Pig (亥).
1Rat 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’ BaZi.
2Ox 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’ BaZi.
3Tiger 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’ BaZi.
4Rabbit 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’ BaZi.
5Dragon 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’ BaZi.
6Snake 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’ BaZi.
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