Yu (酉)(酉)

Yu sits at the heart of autumn, where the sun sets in the west. Its energy refines and organizes the harvest, symbolizing dignity, principles, and an eye for beauty.

As a Peach Blossom position and one of the four peak sites, it is associated with refined charm, popularity, and a sense of style.

Yu contains Sin Metal (辛金) and Gyeong Metal (庚金), making it a pure Metal position. It is therefore read as the branch where Metal's qualities appear most clearly.

Yu forms a Six Harmony with Jin, taking on Metal energy, and a Sa-Yu-Chuk Three Harmony that forms a Metal configuration. It has a head-on Clash with Myo and an uneasy Resentment relationship with In. Among the twelve earthly branches, it belongs to the four peak sites (sawangji, 四旺地), which also give it Peach Blossom qualities.

It contains Sin (辛) · Gyeong (庚), according to the monthly hidden-stem distribution table in the Seowoon engine. The first stem is the main energy used to determine the Ten Gods and Day Master strength.

It is associated with neatness, attention to detail, and polished work. Clear principles and standards, along with an eye for beauty, are its signature strengths.

The pursuit of perfection can lead to sensitivity or sharp words. A keen eye for others' flaws may also come across as overly critical.

It is considered well suited to precise work (jewelry·crafts·design·beauty), roles built around standards (accounting·auditing·law·quality control), medicine, and fashion·the arts.

In romance, it suggests a thoughtful, attentive approach. Yu in the day branch brings Peach Blossom energy to the partner seat, traditionally indicating charm that shines through in relationships.

In earthly-branch compatibility, the Six Harmony with Jin and Three Harmony with Sa·Chuk suggest attraction. The Clash with Myo and Resentment with In call for care. A full compatibility reading considers both people's Day Masters and day branches.

Saju tradition associates Metal with the lungs·large intestine and skin. Traditional readings advise those with much Yu in their chart to pay attention to dryness and respiratory care.

These traditional organ associations are an old framework for interpreting constitution, not a medical diagnosis. Any physical symptoms should be evaluated according to modern medical standards.

People often say, “Those born in the Year of the Rooster tend to nag,” but a zodiac image does not define personality. Yu's attention to detail can improve quality, and its meaning depends on how it works within the whole chart.