TheBa Zi

Wei

EarthGoat

· Earthly Branch 8 of 12 · Time: 1 PM – 3 PM · Month: July · Direction: SSW

Summer's abundance, gentle creativity, pastoral peace, artistic soul, nurturing warmth

Wei (未) is the eighth Earthly Branch, associated with the Goat and the Earth element. It represents early afternoon and late summer (July), when the abundance of summer begins to turn toward harvest. Wei is the most creative and gentle of all the branches.

SeasonSummer
DirectionSSW
Time1 PM – 3 PM
Hidden Stems己, 丁, 乙

🧬 Personality

Wei is the energy of early afternoon and late summer — abundant, gentle, and reflective. People with strong Wei energy are creative, compassionate, and artistically gifted. Like the goat, they are gentle souls who appreciate beauty and comfort.

Strengths

  • Creativity and artistic talent
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Gentleness and patience
  • Adaptability in social situations

Weaknesses

  • Can be indecisive and hesitant
  • Tendency to worry
  • May be overly dependent
  • Difficulty with criticism

💼 Career

Wei people excel in creative and helping professions. They thrive in the arts, design, counseling, education, healthcare, and any field where creativity meets compassion. Their ability to connect with others makes them beloved colleagues.

❤️ Relationships

In relationships, Wei is tender and devoted. They create warm, beautiful homes and invest deeply in their relationships. They need partners who appreciate their sensitivity and provide emotional stability.

🏃 Health

Wei energy governs the spleen, stomach, and digestive system. As an Earth branch with hidden Fire and Wood, the energy is nurturing but complex. People with strong Wei influence benefit from regular routines and creative expression.

Compatible Earthly Branches

Wei forms harmonious combinations with these branches: