Xin Metal
Xin Metal Relationships with Other Heavenly Stems
Xin Metal forms specific combination, and control relationships with other Heavenly Stems.
Heavenly Stem Combination
Xin Metal 辛Bing Fire 丙Bing–Xin Combination 丙辛合
Heavenly Stem Control
Xin Metal controls Jia Wood 甲 and Yi Wood 乙 because Metal controls Wood.
Bing Fire 丙 and Ding Fire 丁 control Xin Metal because Fire controls Metal.
Xin Metal in Earthly Branches
Ten Gods for a Xin Metal Day Master
For a Xin Metal Day Master, each Heavenly Stem forms a specific Ten God relationship based on its Five Element relationship with Xin Metal and their Yin–Yang polarity.
| Relationship | Ten God | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Xin MetalJia Wood | Direct Wealth | Jia is Yang Wood and Xin is Yin Metal. Metal controls Wood, and their opposite Yin–Yang polarities make Jia Direct Wealth. |
| Xin MetalYi Wood | Indirect Wealth | Yi is Yin Wood and Xin is Yin Metal. Metal controls Wood, and their same Yin polarity makes Yi Indirect Wealth. |
| Xin MetalBing Fire | Direct Officer | Bing is Yang Fire and Xin is Yin Metal. Fire controls Metal, and their opposite Yin–Yang polarities make Bing Direct Officer. |
| Xin MetalDing Fire | Seven Killings | Ding is Yin Fire and Xin is Yin Metal. Fire controls Metal, and their same Yin polarity makes Ding Seven Killings. |
| Xin MetalWu Earth | Direct Resource | Wu is Yang Earth and Xin is Yin Metal. Earth generates Metal, and their opposite Yin–Yang polarities make Wu Direct Resource. |
| Xin MetalJi Earth | Indirect Resource | Ji is Yin Earth and Xin is Yin Metal. Earth generates Metal, and their same Yin polarity makes Ji Indirect Resource. |
| Xin MetalGeng Metal | Rob Wealth | Geng is Yang Metal and Xin is Yin Metal. Both share the Metal element, and their opposite Yin–Yang polarities make Geng Rob Wealth. |
| Xin MetalXin Metal | Friend Star | Xin is Yin Metal. Another Xin shares the Day Master's element and Yin polarity, making it Friend Star. |
| Xin MetalRen Water | Hurting Officer | Ren is Yang Water and Xin is Yin Metal. Metal generates Water, and their opposite Yin–Yang polarities make Ren Hurting Officer. |
| Xin MetalGui Water | Eating God | Gui is Yin Water and Xin is Yin Metal. Metal generates Water, and their same Yin polarity makes Gui Eating God. |
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Xin Metal Day Master Traits
Personality
Xin Metal often gives a refined and tasteful impression. It values appearance, quality, and detail. The outer style may be gentle, but the inner standards are firm.
Work Style
Xin Metal tends to revise and polish until the result feels right. Because the standard is high, progress may be slow, especially when the work has not reached the expected level.
Expression
Xin Metal notices small words, gestures, and hidden details. Its speech can be precise and sharp, especially when it is defending a point.
Relationships
Xin Metal is not always warm at first, but it cares about manners, taste, and mutual respect. Over time, it can become more considerate and less sharp.
Love View
Xin Metal often has an ideal image of a partner. It may value ability, appearance, status, or growth potential, and it hopes the relationship can move toward that ideal.
Xin Metal Day Master Blind Spots
High standards, slower action
Xin Metal may spend too much time refining details, so progress can feel slow.
Sharp wording
When holding a view, Xin Metal may sound critical or leave little room for the other person.
Sensitive to details
Xin Metal sees subtle changes easily, which can make it think too much about others’ words and attitudes.
Xin Metal Men and Xin Metal Women
| Xin Metal Men | Xin Metal Women |
|---|---|
Delicate but not overly warm Xin Metal men can be refined and detail-minded, but their affection may not be expressed in a bold way. Pride and principles In love, they may hold on to pride or personal standards. With time, they can become more considerate. | Refined presence Xin Metal women often carry a polished quality and may value a partner’s career, resources, and potential. Selective standards They may prefer waiting over settling, especially when the relationship does not match their expectations. |
Xin Metal and Geng Metal Comparison
| Aspect | Xin Metal | Geng Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Imagery | Xin Metal is like jewelry: refined, polished, and detail-focused. | Geng Metal is like a blade or ore: strong, direct, and action-oriented. |
| Temperament | Xin Metal is soft outside, firm inside, sensitive, and quality-driven. | Geng Metal is tougher on the outside, with clear principles and stronger force. |
| Work Style | Xin Metal refines repeatedly and may move slowly. | Geng Metal pushes toward a chosen target with more direct force. |
| Communication | Xin Metal cares about manners and may hide sharpness in details. | Geng Metal speaks more directly and can show a stronger edge when triggered. |
FAQ
What is Ren Water for a Xin Metal Day Master?
For a Xin Metal Day Master, Ren Water is Hurting Officer. Xin Metal generates Water, so Ren Water belongs to the Output category. Because Xin is Yin Metal and Ren is Yang Water, the opposite polarity makes it Hurting Officer rather than Eating God.
What is Jia Wood for a Xin Metal Day Master?
For a Xin Metal Day Master, Jia Wood is Direct Wealth. Metal controls Wood, so Jia Wood belongs to the Wealth category. Because Xin is Yin Metal and Jia is Yang Wood, the opposite polarity makes it Direct Wealth rather than Indirect Wealth.
Sources and Classical References
This page references the following classical texts; excerpts retain the original Chinese wording.
Di Tian Sui · Xin Metal · Source: Wikisource
Original text
辛金軟弱，溫潤而清，畏土之疊，樂水之盈，能扶社稷，能救生靈，熱則喜母，寒則喜丁。
San Ming Tong Hui · Yin and Yang Life Cycles of the Heavenly Stems · Source: Wikisource
Original text
辛金繼庚之後，為五金之首，八石之元，在天為日月，乃太陰之精；在地為金，金乃山石之礦，謂之陰金。
San Ming Tong Hui · Geng and Xin · Source: Wikisource
Original text
辛金屬陰，乃水銀硃砂赤碧珍珠之類，秉日精月華秀氣結成。
The Meaning of the Five Phases · Matching People with the Five Phases · Source: Wikisource
Original text
受金氣多者，其性剛斷而含義。