English · BaZi Term
Shen 申 (Monkey, Yang Metal)
Late afternoon and early autumn — the Monkey, Yang Metal.
Definition
Shen (申, shēn) is the ninth Earthly Branch: the Monkey, Yang Metal 金, the first month of autumn, and the hours 3pm–5pm.
Meaning in a chart
Shen is bright, unrefined metal — clever, versatile, and quick-witted. It marks ingenuity, agility, and a knack for solving problems and adapting on the fly.
Example
With 申 (Monkey) in a Branch your chart sharpens with Yang Metal 金; 申 forms a Six Combination 六合 with 巳 and clashes 沖 with 寅.
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FAQ
What does Shen 申 (Monkey, Yang Metal) mean in BaZi?
Shen (申, shēn) is the ninth Earthly Branch: the Monkey, Yang Metal 金, the first month of autumn, and the hours 3pm–5pm.
How is Shen 申 (Monkey, Yang Metal) read in a BaZi chart?
Shen is bright, unrefined metal — clever, versatile, and quick-witted. It marks ingenuity, agility, and a knack for solving problems and adapting on the fly.
What is an example of Shen 申 (Monkey, Yang Metal)?
With 申 (Monkey) in a Branch your chart sharpens with Yang Metal 金; 申 forms a Six Combination 六合 with 巳 and clashes 沖 with 寅.