English · BaZi Term
Branch Clash (地支沖)
Two Branches collide — 地支沖.
Definition
Branch Clash (地支沖, dìzhī chōng) is the head-on opposition of two Branches six apart — the six clashes such as 子午 and 寅申.
Meaning in a chart
It shakes the pillars involved — movement, change, travel, or rupture — and can break a combination. One of the most consequential Branch interactions.
Example
子 and 午 form a 地支沖 (Branch Clash); a clash on key pillars signals upheaval or relocation.
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FAQ
What does Branch Clash (地支沖) mean in BaZi?
Branch Clash (地支沖, dìzhī chōng) is the head-on opposition of two Branches six apart — the six clashes such as 子午 and 寅申.
How is Branch Clash (地支沖) read in a BaZi chart?
It shakes the pillars involved — movement, change, travel, or rupture — and can break a combination. One of the most consequential Branch interactions.
What is an example of Branch Clash (地支沖)?
子 and 午 form a 地支沖 (Branch Clash); a clash on key pillars signals upheaval or relocation.