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Si is the sixth Branch. It carries the energy of a plant preparing for its full
growth. It also can mean stopas when a person or plant reaches the state
of full maturity and stops physical growth. In its Oracle Script, Si forms the
image from the Yi Lunar Mansion in the southern Red Bird celestial region.
Xun Wind is its associated trigram.

Figure 72: Star patternthe source of the character

Element: Fire
Si has a Yin body, which means Si is Yin Fire when it follows the
numerological order (6 is a Yin number) and its function is Yang, which
means it has an uprising Yang Fire function in other situations.
Spiritual Animal: Snake
The animal sign comes
from the spiritual animal of
Yi Lunar Mansion. Snake
represents purity and fully
awakened consciousness.
Season: May 6June 5:
LiXia Establish
Summer and XiaMan
Minor Full

Figure 73: Early Western Zhou Dynasty bronze snake

This is the first month of summer, which also represents a very strong stage
of life or the young adult period.

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Hour: 09.0010.59
This is the time for achievement, accomplishments and getting things done.
Direction: Southeast
This is both the spiritual and physical southeast direction, as well as the
front-left side of a house or body.
Hexagram:

Qian Strength

This hexagram has six pure unbroken Yang lines, which symbolize
perfection, complete, power, circular, round, and the Heavenly Way.
Body: Small intestine organ system, spleen meridian system
The small intestine organ system is of the Yang Fire Element. The spleen
meridian system is TaiYin, the Major Yin Damp Earth, which is of the Yin
Earth Element. As we can see in nature, wetlands need a good amount of
sunny days in order for things to grow in a healthy way. It is the same in
the bodythe Damp Earth spleen meridian system will function best if
it is well supported by the Yang Fire small intestine organ system. Strong
sunshine will wither plant life if there is not a reliable source of water, as
good damp soil serves as a form of protection against intense heat from the
sun. Dampness of the spleen meridian Yin Earth helps balance the Yang
Fire of small intestine.
Numerology: 2 and 7
The Yin Fire number is 2 and the Yang Fire number is 7. Both are used to
support the function of the Fire Element.
Alchemical Transformation: JueYin FengMu
Reverse Yin Wind Wood
According to Chinese cosmology, Si transforms into the JueYin, the Reverse
Yin Wind Wood, which suggests a period of strong windstorms. In our
bodies, this Wind Wood energy manifests in the pericardium meridian
system and liver meridian system.

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Si transforms to JueYin, as expressed in the pericardium and liver meridians.

Figure 74: Si Alchemical Transformation Diagram

Quality: Cautious, intuitive, knowledgeable, attractive, conceited,

insatiable, sluggish
In Chinese astrology, a well-supported Si person may be cautious, intuitive,
knowledgeable, and attractive, whereas an imbalanced Si person will tend
more towards being conceited, insatiable, and sluggish. If Si is in the
Destiny Palace, the person may be well educated and lead a life focused
on scholarly pursuits.
RenYuan (Hidden Stem): Bing , Wu , Geng
Yang Fire Bing is Sis main hidden Stem. Yang Earth Wu will gain more
influence if Si is in a situation in which the Earth Element is strong.
Geng Metal will exert its power if Si is surrounded by strong Metal
Elementenergy.

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LL (Musical Pitch): ZhongL

The ZhongL energy is that of Yang reaching its peak level, with Yin
preparing to begin its ascent. This quality Qi resonates in the spleen
meridian of the body. The vibration is similar to that of the perfect fourth
of F in the modern musical system.
Si Internal Alchemy Practice: In the GanZhi standing posture, face
northeast and visualize red color Qi surrounding you and entering into
your small intestine with each inhalation. With each exhalation, intensify
your visualization: imagine your toes are grabbing the earth with more
force, close your Earthly Door tighter, reach your fingertips deeper into
the earth, and stretch your head taller to reach high into the heavens, all
the while paying attention to your spleen meridian. Repeat for a minimum
of 49 breaths.

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