English · BaZi Term
Zi 子 (Rat, Yang Water)
Midnight and deep winter — the Rat, Yang Water.
Definition
Zi (子, zǐ) is the first Earthly Branch: the Rat, Yang Water 水, the month around the winter solstice, and the hours 11pm–1am.
Meaning in a chart
Zi is the seed point of the whole cycle — quiet, resourceful, and quick. As the deepest Water it suggests intelligence, adaptability, and hidden activity beneath a still surface.
Example
With 子 (Rat) in a Branch your chart roots into Yang Water 水; 子 forms a Six Combination 六合 with 丑 and clashes 沖 with 午.
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FAQ
What does Zi 子 (Rat, Yang Water) mean in BaZi?
Zi (子, zǐ) is the first Earthly Branch: the Rat, Yang Water 水, the month around the winter solstice, and the hours 11pm–1am.
How is Zi 子 (Rat, Yang Water) read in a BaZi chart?
Zi is the seed point of the whole cycle — quiet, resourceful, and quick. As the deepest Water it suggests intelligence, adaptability, and hidden activity beneath a still surface.
What is an example of Zi 子 (Rat, Yang Water)?
With 子 (Rat) in a Branch your chart roots into Yang Water 水; 子 forms a Six Combination 六合 with 丑 and clashes 沖 with 午.