English · BaZi Term
Directional Combination (方合)
Three same-season Branches unite — 方合.
Definition
Directional Combination (方合, fāng hé) is when three Branches of the same season and direction unite, e.g. 寅卯辰 forming Wood of the East.
Meaning in a chart
It concentrates the seasonal element strongly, like Three Harmony but built on shared season and direction. It powerfully reinforces one element's presence.
Example
寅卯辰 form a 方合 (Directional Combination) of Wood; it is read as a strong elemental concentration.
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FAQ
What does Directional Combination (方合) mean in BaZi?
Directional Combination (方合, fāng hé) is when three Branches of the same season and direction unite, e.g. 寅卯辰 forming Wood of the East.
How is Directional Combination (方合) read in a BaZi chart?
It concentrates the seasonal element strongly, like Three Harmony but built on shared season and direction. It powerfully reinforces one element's presence.
What is an example of Directional Combination (方合)?
寅卯辰 form a 方合 (Directional Combination) of Wood; it is read as a strong elemental concentration.