Earthly Branch Clashes- Mao-You Clash
The Mao-You clash is Xin Metal overcoming Yi Wood. Common signs include separation, conflict, gossip, peach blossom attraction, and issues involving the limbs, tendons, bones, liver, gallbladder, or lungs.
Detailed Explanation
The nature of the Mao-You clash
The nature of a branch clash is a stronger form of the Five Elements overcoming one another. Metal and wood are both tangible elements, so when they clash, there is little room for buffering. This makes a metal-wood clash relatively forceful. Mao hides Yi Wood, while You hides Xin Metal. The Mao-You clash is Xin Metal overcoming Yi Wood, creating a direct struggle between metal and wood.
Basic images of the Mao-You clash
Mao represents due east, the Azure Dragon, and the gate of sunrise, corresponding to 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. You represents due west, the White Tiger, and the gate of sunset, corresponding to 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mao and You form one of the four cardinal clashes, also known as the battle between east and west. Both branches are linked with dimmer sunlight and are also peach blossom positions, so people with a Mao-You clash in the chart may have noticeable charm, appearance, and attraction from the opposite sex.
Comparing the strength of both sides
A metal-wood struggle is most difficult when both sides are equal in strength. For example, two Mao branches clashing with two You branches can form a battle pattern where both sides are harmed, with Mao Wood usually taking the heavier damage. One You clashing with three Mao branches can mean strong wood needs metal to restrain it. Three You branches clashing with one Mao branch may simply remove weak Mao Wood if Mao has no root or support, and if there is no water to drain metal or fire to overcome metal. In that case, it may not become a long-lasting severe battle.
Possible life events
Mao Wood can represent the hands, feet, nerves, tendons, bones, liver, and gallbladder, while You Metal can represent metal tools or sharp objects. The Mao-You clash may show as accidents during sports or travel, such as car accidents, fractures, or injuries to the limbs, tendons, and bones. If Mao or You is the person’s Yang Blade or Lu, signs of external injury or physical trouble may become more obvious.
Mao is east, and You is west, so their clash carries the meaning of opposite directions, separation, and disagreement. Mao Wood can represent fists or ropes, while You Metal can represent knives or handcuffs. Because of this, it can also point to fights, physical conflict, restraint, or being tied down.
Mao and You can also be read as images of the mouth, voice, and resonance. When the clash is favorable, it may show as being articulate or having a pleasant speaking or singing voice. When the clash is unfavorable, it can bring gossip, arguments, and verbal disputes. Mao corresponds to the liver and gallbladder, while You corresponds to the lungs and respiratory system, so it may also indicate liver or lung-related illness.
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