Wei is the eighth of the Twelve Earthly Branches, belonging to Yin Earth, associated with the Sheep zodiac sign, and corresponding to the Wei Hour (13:00–15:00). Wei Earth represents dry Earth of late summer, internally storing Ji Earth, Ding Fire, and Yi Wood; its nature is warm-dry and substantial, symbolizing gentleness, inclusiveness, and nurturing power. Wei Earth is the Earthly Branch 'repository of Wood', embodying the imagery of gathering and sustaining growth.
Wei Earth is identified from the Earthly Branches in the Four Pillars of Destiny chart. If Wei appears in the Year Branch, the native belongs to the Sheep zodiac; if Wei appears in the Day Branch, the Spouse Palace is Wei Earth. Wei Earth is strongest during the Wei Month (lunar sixth month).
A person born on a Xin-Wei Day has Wei Earth as the Direct Seal in the Day Branch, indicating a gentle and culturally refined spouse.