Earthly Branches (地支)
The Twelve Earthly Branches carry the zodiac animals — Rat through Pig — and each has its own element and yin/yang charge, alongside the stem for its slot in a Bazi chart.
| Branch | Zodiac · Element | Yin/Yang | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子 Zǐ | Rat · Water (水) | Yang (阳) | |
| 丑 Chǒu | Ox · Earth (土) | ||
| 寅 Yín | Tiger · Wood (木) | Yang (阳) | |
| 卯 Mǎo | Rabbit · Wood (木) | ||
| 辰 Chén | Dragon · Earth (土) | Yang (阳) | |
| 巳 Sì | Snake · Fire (火) | ||
| 午 Wǔ | Horse · Fire (火) | Yang (阳) | |
| 未 Wèi | Goat · Earth (土) | ||
| 申 Shēn | Monkey · Metal (金) | Yang (阳) | |
| 酉 Yǒu | Rooster · Metal (金) | ||
| 戌 Xū | Dog · Earth (土) | Yang (阳) | |
| 亥 Hài | Pig · Water (水) |