Fire — 火
Huǒ
Key Facts
- Element
- Fire (火, Huǒ)
- Direction
- South
- Season
- Summer
- Colour
- Red / Vermillion
- Yin Organ
- Heart (心)
- Generates
- Earth
- Zodiac Animals
- Snake, Horse
Fire represents radiance, transformation, and maximal yang energy. The Shangshu Hongfan describes Fire as ascending and scorching. In BaZi, Fire-dominant charts indicate visibility, charisma, and expressive brilliance. Fire generates Earth through ash and overcomes Metal through melting.
Classical Correspondences
| Attribute | Correspondence |
|---|---|
| Yin Organ | Heart (心) |
| Yang Organ | Small Intestine (小腸) |
| Taste | Bitter |
| Emotion | Joy (喜) |
| Planet | Mars (熒惑) |
Generating & Overcoming Cycles
Associated Zodiac Animals
The following zodiac animals have Fire as their fixed element:
Frequently Asked Questions
In classical five-element cosmology, Fire (火) is associated with the South direction and the Summer season.
The zodiac animals with Fire as their fixed element are: Snake, Horse. These animals share Fire's core qualities in their fundamental nature.
Fire generates Earth in the sheng (生) or generating cycle. Fire is itself generated by Wood.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fire governs the Heart (心) (yin organ) and the Small Intestine (小腸) (yang organ). The associated emotion is Joy (喜) and the taste is Bitter.
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