Zi Rat
子
In simple terms
The Water energy of deep midwinter night — holding the seed of wisdom and new beginnings.
At a glance
A little deeper
Zi Water. Lunar 11th month; night. Zodiac: Rat.
Its role in a chart
Zi Rat(子) is the Winter Water energy of the Rat. On the surface it is Water(水), but within it hidden stems like 癸 are also at work.
See it visually
Five Elements wheel — generating (outer arrows) · controlling (inner dashes)
Frequently asked
The Rat.
Water(水) energy, symbolizing Winter.
癸 are hidden inside.
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Related terms
The energy of damp earth at a late-winter dawn — steadily building and enduring.
The energy of Wood surging up at an early-spring daybreak — forward-driving.
The energy of grass growing gently on a spring morning — mild and delicate.
The energy of damp late-spring earth that embraces all things — ambitious and ever-changing.
The Fire energy of early summer heading toward midday — quick-witted and brilliant.
The hottest Fire energy of high-summer noon — passionate and lively.
The energy of dry, warm late-summer earth — gentle and persistent.
The Metal energy of early autumn hardening — sharp-minded and versatile.