Meaning of the Earthly Branch Myo (卯) — Rabbit Zodiac · Wood (木) Comprehensive Guide

Myo (卯) represents the sunrise of the morning and the heart of spring, when all things begin to grow in earnest. Like a rabbit, it is soft and swift, serving as a position of growth composed entirely of pure Wood (木) energy.

At a Glance

Category	Content
Hanja	卯
Zodiac Animal	Rabbit
Five Elements · Yin/Yang	Wood (木) · Yin (陰)
Season (Solar Terms)	2nd Lunar Month (from Gyeongchip)
Time	05:00 – 07:00
Hidden Stems (支藏干)	Gap (甲) · Eul (乙)
Key Keywords	Gentleness, Growth, Sensitivity, Popularity

Personality Manifestation

People with a strong Myo-wood influence are affectionate, possess delicate sensibilities, and are generally well-liked. Much like a rabbit—which is flexible and fast but timid—they prioritize safety and are sensitive to changes in their environment. They often possess great manual dexterity and aesthetic sense.

San-hap and Chong

It forms the Wood Bureau (木局) through the Hae-Myo-Mi (亥卯未) San-hap (tri-harmony). It enters into a Myo-Yu-Chong (卯酉沖) with Yu (酉)—a clash of values between spring and autumn, growth and fruition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are Myo-wood and Eul-wood the same?

A. While they share the same Yin-wood nature, their roles differ. Eul is the energy of the Heavens (Heavenly Stem), manifesting as personality, while Myo is the position of the Earth (Earthly Branch), representing the environment and timing. If the Heavenly Stem Eul is the “nature of a vine,” the Earthly Branch Myo is the “stage of a spring field.”

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In Saju, Earthly Branches represent ‘time and environment.’ The manifestation of the same character varies depending on whether it is in the Year, Month, Day, or Hour pillar, and what kind of harmony or clash it forms with surrounding characters.