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BaZi Relations — Combination & Clash Subtypes (天干合·三合·六合)
The broad interactions of BaZi break down into specific named relationships between the Stems and Branches. Combinations include the Stem Combination (天干合), Six Combination (六合), Three Harmony (三合), and Directional Combination (方合); oppositions include the Stem Clash (天干沖) and Branch Clash (地支沖); and friction includes the Three Punishments (三刑), Self-Punishment (自刑), and the branch-level Punishment, Destruction, and Harm. Each subtype has its own rule for which characters react and how strongly.
- Stem Combination (天干合) Two Heavenly Stems bond and may transform — 天干合.
- Branch Combination (地支合) The umbrella for Branch unions — 地支合.
- Three Harmony (三合) Three Branches form an element bureau — 三合.
- Directional Combination (方合) Three same-season Branches unite — 方合.
- Six Combination (六合) A pair of Branches bond — 六合.
- Stem Clash (天干沖) Two Heavenly Stems oppose — 天干沖.
- Branch Clash (地支沖) Two Branches collide — 地支沖.
- Three Punishments (三刑) Three Branches in grinding friction — 三刑.
- Self-Punishment (自刑) A Branch in friction with itself — 自刑.
- Branch Punishment (地支刑) Punishment friction between Branches — 地支刑.
- Branch Destruction (地支破) A minor break between Branches — 地支破.
- Branch Harm (地支害) Hidden grievance between Branches — 地支害.
FAQ
What is BaZi Relations — Combination & Clash Subtypes (天干合·三合·六合)?
The broad interactions of BaZi break down into specific named relationships between the Stems and Branches. Combinations include the Stem Combination (天干合), Six Combination (六合), Three Harmony (三合), and Directional Combination (方合); oppositions include the Stem Clash (天干沖) and Branch Clash (地支沖); and friction includes the Three Punishments (三刑), Self-Punishment (自刑), and the branch-level Punishment, Destruction, and Harm. Each subtype has its own rule for which characters react and how strongly.
Which BaZi terms are included in BaZi Relations — Combination & Clash Subtypes (天干合·三合·六合)?
Stem Combination (天干合), Branch Combination (地支合), Three Harmony (三合), Directional Combination (方合), Six Combination (六合), Stem Clash (天干沖), Branch Clash (地支沖), Three Punishments (三刑)