English · BaZi Term
Yin 寅 (Tiger, Yang Wood)
Daybreak and early spring — the Tiger, Yang Wood.
Definition
Yin (寅, yín) is the third Earthly Branch: the Tiger, Yang Wood 木, the first month of spring (start of the solar year), and the hours 3am–5am.
Meaning in a chart
Yin is the surge of new growth — bold, pioneering, and energetic. It marks initiative and forward drive, the moment dormant energy breaks into action.
Example
With 寅 (Tiger) in a Branch your chart rises with Yang Wood 木; 寅 forms a Six Combination 六合 with 亥 and clashes 沖 with 申.
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FAQ
What does Yin 寅 (Tiger, Yang Wood) mean in BaZi?
Yin (寅, yín) is the third Earthly Branch: the Tiger, Yang Wood 木, the first month of spring (start of the solar year), and the hours 3am–5am.
How is Yin 寅 (Tiger, Yang Wood) read in a BaZi chart?
Yin is the surge of new growth — bold, pioneering, and energetic. It marks initiative and forward drive, the moment dormant energy breaks into action.
What is an example of Yin 寅 (Tiger, Yang Wood)?
With 寅 (Tiger) in a Branch your chart rises with Yang Wood 木; 寅 forms a Six Combination 六合 with 亥 and clashes 沖 with 申.