TWELVE PLACES IN A REPEATING CYCLE
The seasonal clock beneath the stem
The Earthly Branches keep more than animal names. They mark repeating positions associated with season, direction, month, and traditional two-hour periods. Every Saju pillar contains one branch.
Winter 23:00–01:00
Winter 01:00–03:00
Spring 03:00–05:00
Spring 05:00–07:00
Spring 07:00–09:00
Summer 09:00–11:00
Summer 11:00–13:00
Summer 13:00–15:00
Autumn 15:00–17:00
Autumn 17:00–19:00
Autumn 19:00–21:00
Winter 21:00–23:00