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Stems and branches

Learn symbols, order and cycles without confusing familiarity with interpretive skill.

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Stems and branches. Institute of Chinese Mantic Arts. https://www.manticarts.com/en/learning/stems-branches

Read and understand

Consult the glossary and order the ten stems and twelve branches. Track whether a text refers to days, months or hours.

Move forward and backward from a stated origin, retaining indices and cycle remainders. Cross-check with a partner.

Output: an auditable cycle table. Explain inclusive counting, wraparound and the relevant time unit.

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