Year of the Rat 2020
The Yang Metal Stem (庚) supports the Water Rat (子) which lies below it, according to the Five Element cycle. The Rat is a Water Element. Hence in the Five Element cycle; Metal births Water. The Heavenly Stem of Yang Metal symbolically represents the axe or knife. The blades on these tools represents the sharpness of mind which is reflective in the Metal types who are generally have a meticulous nature. Metal types tend to be virtuous, loyal, demand respect, well groomed, orga
