Peach Blossom (Tao Hua)
Peach Blossom, also called Xian Chi (Salty Pool), governs romantic attraction, physical charm, and love affairs. While traditionally seen as a star of romance/lust, modern analysis also values its aspect of "talent display."
Lookup Method
Based on Day Branch or Year Branch:
| Branch Group | Peach Blossom |
|---|---|
| Shen, Zi, Chen | You |
| Yin, Wu, Xu | Mao |
| Si, You, Chou | Wu |
| Hai, Mao, Wei | Zi |
Symbolism
- Strong Romantic Appeal: Exceptional attractiveness, outstanding appearance, or powerful personal charm.
- Talent Display: Also governs performing talent, stage charisma, and public fame.
- Emotional Richness: Emotionally sensitive, expressive, romantic.
- Dual Nature: Auspicious (popular, well-liked) or inauspicious (lustful, emotionally chaotic).
Classifications
- Inside-Wall Peach Blossom: In Day or Month Branch—legitimate marital/romantic love = auspicious.
- Outside-Wall Peach Blossom: In Year or Hour Branch—emotions leaking outward, prone to extramarital affairs.
- Peach Blossom with Combination: Branch is combined—true love, can lead to marriage.
- Peach Blossom with Killing: Branch meets Seven Killings—disaster caused by romance.