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
甲
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.
乙
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.
丙
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.
丁
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.
戊
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.
己
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.
庚
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.
辛
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.
壬
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.
癸
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
子
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.
丑
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.
寅
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.
卯
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.
辰
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.
巳
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.
午
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.
未
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.
申
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.
酉
You · Yin Metal · Rooster
MeaningBranch You, Metal, Rooster. Refinement, exactness, wanting a clean result.
In lifeOften maps to perfectionism, sharp expression, and quality standards.
戌
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.
亥
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.