The most auspicious of all twelve. Represents noble help, authority, and divine protection. When Gui Ren appears, expect assistance from powerful or influential people. Indicates grace, respect, and favorable outcomes.

The coiling serpent — represents fear, anxiety, deception, and unexpected twists. When prominent, warns of illusions, false promises, or situations that are not what they seem. Can also indicate spiritual or supernatural influences.

The red bird of communication — represents speech, writing, documents, news, and all forms of messaging. When active, indicates important communications, arguments, legal documents, or public attention. Can mean praise or scandal.

The spirit of harmony and union — represents cooperation, marriage, partnerships, contracts, and social connections. Highly favorable for relationships, negotiations, and anything requiring agreement between parties.

Represents conflict, disputes, litigation, and entanglement. When prominent, indicates legal troubles, quarrels, or situations that are "hooked" — stuck and difficult to resolve. Can also represent military or police matters.

The most auspicious of the four directional animals. Represents wealth, prosperity, joy, celebration, and all good things. Excellent for financial matters, career advancement, weddings, and festive occasions.

Represents emptiness, illusion, deception, and non-materialization. Things may seem promising but lack substance. Can indicate spiritual insight, but more often warns that what appears real is not. Matters may dissolve.

The fierce white tiger — represents danger, bloodshed, injury, surgery, and severe disruption. One of the most feared generals. When prominent, warns of physical danger, accidents, or serious conflict. Can also represent military authority.

Represents stability, ritual, ceremony, clothing, food, and the constants of life. Indicates routine matters proceeding normally, official ceremonies, or receiving gifts and benefits through established channels.

The dark warrior of the north — represents theft, deception, secrets, hidden enemies, and illicit affairs. When prominent, warns of being cheated, robbed, or deceived. Can also indicate secret investigations or intelligence work.

Represents hidden matters, secrets, feminine energy, privacy, and behind-the-scenes activity. Indicates things happening in secret, women's influence, private meetings, or matters concealed from public view.

Represents noble women, the empress, marriage, romance, and matters related to the home and family. Indicates help from women, romantic developments, or matters related to the household. Generally favorable.