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 these signs.
The Twelve Zodiac Signs are associated with the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Accordingly, the signs are categorized as follows: 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 table of the Five Elements’ interactions indicates the order of 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 becomes soil; Earth relies on the sun for nourishment. Earth generates Metal because metal is contained within soil and rocks, extracted through smelting; Metal relies on mountains for storage. Metal generates Water because when metal is melted by intense fire, it becomes 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 nourishment. Wood generates Fire because fire uses wood as fuel; Fire relies on kindling to sustain combustion; when the wood is consumed, the fire will extinguish.
The table of the Five Elements’ interactions also includes the concepts of “Liuhe” (Small Harmony) and “Sanhe” (Great Harmony). The “6 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 Great Harmonies among the Zodiac signs: Tiger, Horse, and Dog form one; Monkey, Rat, and Dragon form another; Snake, Rooster, and Ox form the third; Pig, Rabbit, and Goat form the last.
The order of the Five Elements’ conflicts 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 tree roots can break through soil barriers;
Earth overcomes Water because soil can prevent water; Subscription Account: Tianji Lu
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 BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny). The interactions of the Zodiac signs’ Five Elements can affect the stability of their foundation, whether in relationships, marriage, or business partnerships, and should be considered carefully.
When Zodiac signs conflict, it refers to the clash between the year branches in the BaZi of two individuals, 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 simply 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 interactions 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).
1Rat and Horse Conflict
1. The bedroom’s 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 the maid of honor or best man 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 dates based on both parties’ BaZi.
2Ox and Goat Conflict
1. The bedroom’s 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 the maid of honor or best man 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 dates based on both parties’ BaZi.
3Tiger and Monkey Conflict
1. The bedroom’s 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 the maid of honor or best man 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 dates based on both parties’ BaZi.
4Rabbit and Rooster Conflict
1. The bedroom’s 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 the maid of honor or best man 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; select dates based on both parties’ BaZi.
5Dragon and Dog Conflict
1. The bedroom’s 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 the maid of honor or best man 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 dates based on both parties’ BaZi.
6Snake and Pig Conflict
1. The bedroom’s 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 the maid of honor or best man 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 dates based on both parties’ BaZi.
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