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Mao (Rabbit)

Earthly Branches
卯、兔

Definition

Mao is the fourth of the Twelve Earthly Branches, belonging to Yin Wood and corresponding to the Rabbit zodiac sign. The Mao hour spans from 05:00 to 07:00. As the Wood of mid-spring, Mao Wood internally stores Yi Wood; it is gentle, elegant, and luxuriant—symbolizing mildness, refinement, and artistic ability. Mao Wood is also a 'Peach Blossom' location, indicating strong interpersonal charm and innate artistic talent.

How to Find

Mao Wood is identified from the Earthly Branches in the Four Pillars of a Bazi chart. If Mao appears in the Year Branch, the native belongs to the Rabbit zodiac; if Mao appears in the Day Branch, the Spouse Palace is occupied by Mao Wood. Mao Wood is strongest during Mao Month (the second lunar month).

Attributes

elementWood
yinYangYin
zodiacRabbit
seasonSpring
time05:00–07:00

Chart Meanings

Year Pillar：When Mao Wood appears in the Year Branch, ancestors may have engaged in literary or artistic professions; the native tends to be gentle-tempered in youth.
Month Pillar：When Mao Wood appears in the Month Branch, the native possesses artistic aptitude in career matters and is well-suited for cultural, design, or creative fields.
Day Pillar：When Mao Wood appears in the Day Branch, the spouse is gentle, refined, and physically attractive.
Hour Pillar：When Mao Wood appears in the Hour Branch, offspring are refined and talented, and the native enjoys a peaceful and comfortable later life.

Combinations

Mao-Xu Combination (transforms into Fire)— The harmonious combination of Mao and Xu transforms into Fire, indicating successful marriage and influential benefactors in career.
Mao-You Clash— The clash between Mao and You signifies Metal-Wood conflict, leading to emotional instability and potential health concerns regarding liver and gallbladder.
Hai-Mao-Wei Triple Combination (Wood)— The Hai-Mao-Wei triple combination strengthens Wood energy, bestowing exceptional literary talent—but excessive softness must be guarded against.

Examples

A person born on a Ding-Mao day has Mao Wood in the Day Branch acting as the Indirect Seal; their spouse possesses artistic talent and a gentle disposition.

Related Terms

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