Earthly branches

사(巳)

the serpent's seat

What it means

巳 sa is the sixth of the twelve earthly branches, marking the fourth month, early summer and the hours 09:00–11:00.

In the five breaths it belongs to fire, and it holds 戊, 庚 and 丙 as hidden stems.

In the trines it is the 生 seat of the 巳酉丑 metal trine.

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