SAN

Knowledge base

Concepts SAN uses—symbols, chart terms, reading topics (elements / Ten Gods / interactions), and zodiac terms. Same plain notes as chart ⓘ hints.

How to use this

Search or pick a tab; on your dashboard, ⓘ on chart labels shows the same note. For learning and self-reference—not medical, legal, or financial advice.

Ten stems and twelve branches (with animals). Searching “Snake” finds branch Si (巳).

Heavenly stems

  • Jia · Yang Wood

    MeaningStem Jia, Yang Wood. Like a tall tree or pillar — grows outward and can hold structure.

    In lifeOn a chart it often points to initiative, leadership, and the will to grow into something.

  • Yi · Yin Wood

    MeaningStem Yi, Yin Wood. Like vines or flowers — flexible, adaptive, finding a way through.

    In lifeOften shows as tact, aesthetics, and bending wisely inside relationships.

  • Bing · Yang Fire

    MeaningStem Bing, Yang Fire. Like the sun — open, illuminating, giving direction.

    In lifeOften maps to outward warmth, expressiveness, and drive to be seen.

  • Ding · Yin Fire

    MeaningStem Ding, Yin Fire. Like candlelight — fine, precise, lighting what is near.

    In lifeOften shows as insight, detail sensitivity, and quiet lasting heat.

  • Wu · Yang Earth

    MeaningStem Wu, Yang Earth. Like a mountain or wall — solid, load-bearing, clear boundaries.

    In lifeOften points to stability, responsibility, and the capacity to carry weight.

  • Ji · Yin Earth

    MeaningStem Ji, Yin Earth. Like fertile soil — nourishing, containing, turning resources into harvest.

    In lifeOften shows as caretaking, integrating details, and ripening things behind the scenes.

  • Geng · Yang Metal

    MeaningStem Geng, Yang Metal. Like an axe or ore — hard, cutting, decisive.

    In lifeOften maps to principle, nerve, and cutting ambiguity into clarity.

  • Xin · Yin Metal

    MeaningStem Xin, Yin Metal. Like jewelry or a needle — refined, exacting, quality-focused.

    In lifeOften shows as high taste, detail sensitivity, and strict self-standards.

  • Ren · Yang Water

    MeaningStem Ren, Yang Water. Like a river or sea — flowing, connecting, large in scale.

    In lifeOften points to wit, adaptability, and a fast, idea-rich pace.

  • Gui · Yin Water

    MeaningStem Gui, Yin Water. Like rain or a spring — subtle, seeping, nourishing the roots.

    In lifeOften shows as intuition, empathy, and quietly moistening what needs care.

Earthly branches · animals

  • Zi · Yang Water · Rat

    MeaningBranch Zi, Water, Rat. Near midnight — start-up energy, alertness, hidden edge.

    In lifeOn a pillar it often flags strength around beginnings and quiet planning.

  • Chou · Yin Earth · Ox

    MeaningBranch Chou, Earth, Ox. Patience, load-bearing, slow cultivation.

    In lifeOften maps to hard work, accumulation, and a do-first tempo.

  • Yin · Yang Wood · Tiger

    MeaningBranch Yin, Wood, Tiger. Sprouting, courage, the first push outward.

    In lifeOn a pillar it often shows initiative and competitive drive.

  • Mao · Yin Wood · Rabbit

    MeaningBranch Mao, Wood, Rabbit. Unfolding, sensitivity, care for tone and pace.

    In lifeOften maps to social softness, aesthetics, and avoiding head-on clashes.

  • Chen · Yang Earth · Dragon

    MeaningBranch Chen, Earth, Dragon. A storehouse — change, gathering resources.

    In lifeOn a pillar it often flags ambition, turning points, and the lesson of retention.

  • Si · Yin Fire · Snake

    MeaningBranch Si, Fire, Snake. Inner heat, strategy, coiled power before the move.

    In lifeOften shows as deep thinking and long observation before a sharp move.

  • Wu · Yang Fire · Horse

    MeaningBranch Wu, Fire, Horse. Noon energy — running, public force.

    In lifeOn a pillar it often maps to visibility, drive to act, and restless momentum.

  • Wei · Yin Earth · Goat

    MeaningBranch Wei, Earth, Goat. Warm, artistic, with care — and occasional inner friction.

    In lifeOften shows as empathy, aesthetics, and a need for emotional holding.

  • Shen · Yang Metal · Monkey

    MeaningBranch Shen, Metal, Monkey. Clever, adaptable, quick with the hands.

    In lifeOn a pillar it often flags learning speed and many routes — and scattered focus.

  • You · Yin Metal · Rooster

    MeaningBranch You, Metal, Rooster. Refinement, exactness, wanting a clean result.

    In lifeOften maps to perfectionism, sharp expression, and quality standards.

  • Xu · Yang Earth · Dog

    MeaningBranch Xu, Earth, Dog. Loyalty, guarding, strong sense of principle.

    In lifeOn a pillar it often shows protectiveness, duty, and high sensitivity to trust.

  • Hai · Yin Water · Pig

    MeaningBranch Hai, Water, Pig. Abundance, intuition, closing cycles and rest.

    In lifeOften maps to generosity, pleasure, and knowing when to stop.