The Interactions of the Five Elements: Why Do Two People Always Argue and Disagree?

The Twelve Zodiac Signs are a unique creation of our Chinese nation. The ancients linked the principles of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) of mutual generation and mutual overcoming with the zodiac signs, evolving into the interactions of the zodiac signs.The Twelve Zodiac Signs are categorized into the Five Elements: Metal (Jin), Wood (Mu), Water (Shui), Fire (Huo), and Earth (Tu), corresponding to the twelve zodiac signs.The table of the Five Elements’ interactions shows the order of mutual generation: 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 is Earth; Earth relies on the sun for illumination. Earth generates Metal because Metal is contained within the soil and rocks, 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 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 firewood to sustain combustion; when Wood is burned out, the fire will extinguish automatically.The table of the Five Elements’ interactions shows that there are concepts of “Liu He” (Small Harmony) and “San He” (Great Harmony). The “6 Harmonies” are: Rat with Ox, Tiger with Pig, Rabbit with Dog, Dragon with Rooster, Snake with Monkey, Horse with Goat.The Twelve Zodiac Signs also have three harmonies (Great Harmony), which are: Tiger, Horse, Dog as one harmony; Monkey, Rat, Dragon as one harmony; Snake, Rooster, Ox as one harmony; Pig, Rabbit, Goat as one harmony.The order of mutual overcoming in the Five Elements is: Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood, Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, 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 the barriers of soil;Earth overcomes Water because Earth can prevent water;Water overcomes Fire because fire is extinguished when it encounters water.The “Six Conflicts” 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, Snake conflicts with Pig.The “Six Harms” of the Twelve Zodiac Signs are: Rat harms Goat, Ox harms Horse, Tiger harms Snake, Dragon harms Rabbit, Monkey harms Pig, Rooster harms Dog;The Twelve Zodiac Signs represent foundational luck, indicating the year of birth in the Ba Zi (Eight Characters), and whether the Five Elements of two zodiac signs conflict will affect the stability of their foundation, whether in relationships or business partnerships, careful consideration is necessary.When zodiac signs conflict, it means that the year branches of the two individuals’ birth dates conflict, such as Rat and Horse, Ox and Goat, Tiger and Monkey, Rabbit and Rooster, Dragon and Dog, Snake and Pig, totaling six conflicts.When it comes to love, should one really 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, 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 combinations and conflicts of the Earthly Branches.

Three Harmonies of Earthly Branches: Monkey, Rat, Dragon; Snake, Rooster, Ox; Pig, Goat; Tiger, Horse, 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 Branches of Zodiac Signs: Zi (Rat), Chou (Ox), Yin (Tiger), Yin (Rabbit), Chen (Dragon), Si (Snake), Wu (Horse), Wei (Goat), Shen (Monkey), You (Rooster), Xu (Dog), Hai (Pig).1Rat and Horse conflict1. The bedroom’s location and the bed’s 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 neutralize;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; it is essential to select auspicious dates based on both parties’ Ba Zi.2Ox and Goat conflict1. The bedroom’s location and the bed’s 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 neutralize;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; it is essential to select auspicious dates based on both parties’ Ba Zi.3Tiger and Monkey conflict1. The bedroom’s location and the bed’s 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 neutralize;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; it is essential to select auspicious dates based on both parties’ Ba Zi.4Rabbit and Rooster conflict1. The bedroom’s location and the bed’s 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 neutralize;4. Choose a Pig, Snake, or Ox as bridesmaids or groomsmen for the wedding;5. Have a Pig, Snake, Ox, or Goat baby as a bond for the couple;6. Do not blindly choose common auspicious wedding dates; it is essential to select auspicious dates based on both parties’ Ba Zi.5Dragon and Dog conflict1. The bedroom’s location and the bed’s 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 neutralize;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; it is essential to select auspicious dates based on both parties’ Ba Zi.6Snake and Pig conflict1. The bedroom’s location and the bed’s 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 neutralize;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; it is essential to select auspicious dates based on both parties’ Ba Zi.For more consultations

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