Compatibility of 丙 with 辛: Yang Fire and Yin Metal

Hold a jewel up to the sun, and it sparkles. The sun is Yang Fire; the jewel is Yin Metal. These two stems form a combination, an old pact the books link with strong, dignified attraction. There's often a pull here that's hard to explain. For the sun, the jewel is Direct Wealth, something precious and steady to look after.

For the jewel, the sun is Direct Officer, the star of respect and a guiding hand. The risk is that the jewel only shines in the sun's light. It may lose its own friends, its own plans. The sun may like being admired a little too much. It helps for each one to keep their own circle. A jewel with its own sparkle makes the bond even brighter.

A strong, flattering pull; it stays healthy when both keep their own light.

Hold a ring up to the sunlight and it sparkles in every direction. These two stems form a classic combination, a strong natural pull. For the sun, the jewel is Direct Wealth, the star of care and someone to provide for. For the jewel, the sun is Direct Officer, the star of respect and a fair standard. In plain words: they often admire each other and enjoy being seen together.

Old books say this combination brings dignity, with a touch of vanity too. They may care a lot about how things look to others. The jewel may follow the sun's lead too closely. Honest talks in private matter more than appearances in public. Then the shine is real, not just polish.

They're drawn to each other's shine; honest talk keeps it more than skin-deep.

Hold a jewel up to the sun and it sparkles like nothing else. That's this pair. The mother is the sun, the child is the jewel. Their Day Masters form a combination, one of the five classic pairs that pull together. Traditionally it is called the bond of dignity. There is real admiration and attraction between them.

For the child, she is the Direct Officer, a respected voice with fair rules. For her, the child is Direct Wealth, a treasure she guards. The risk is that the child shines only in her light. She may also guide a little too firmly. What helps is letting the child sparkle in other places too. A jewel is still a jewel in the shade.

An admiring, close bond where the mother guides; the child also needs their own stage.

A jewel catches the sunlight and sparkles. Their signs form a combination, which traditionally means a strong pull between them. To him, she is the Direct Wealth, the treasure he protects. He tends to care for her faithfully.

To her, he is the Direct Officer, the star of order and respect. She may try hard to please him. Closeness is a gift, but she also needs her own sparkle. Encouraging her independence keeps the bond healthy.

They're naturally close; he protects her, and she shines most when free to be herself.

A gem catches the sunlight and throws it around the room. The old books call this pair a combination, a natural bond. The mother-in-law is the sun, the daughter-in-law the jewel. To the older woman, she is Direct Wealth, precious and worth caring for. To the younger, her mother-in-law is Direct Officer, someone she respects.

This often brings real liking. The risk is that the daughter-in-law shrinks to keep the peace. She may agree outwardly and sigh inwardly. The mother-in-law can help by asking, not telling. The younger woman can help by saying what she really thinks.

A natural fondness; it stays healthy when the daughter-in-law keeps her own voice.