English · BaZi Term
Self-Punishment (自刑)
A Branch in friction with itself — 自刑.
Definition
Self-Punishment (自刑, zì xíng) is when a Branch repeats and grinds against its own kind, e.g. 辰辰 or 午午.
Meaning in a chart
It points to internal conflict, self-sabotage, or stress that one creates for oneself. The tension turns inward rather than against others.
Example
辰 with 辰 forms a 自刑 (Self-Punishment); read for inner friction or self-defeating patterns.
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FAQ
What does Self-Punishment (自刑) mean in BaZi?
Self-Punishment (自刑, zì xíng) is when a Branch repeats and grinds against its own kind, e.g. 辰辰 or 午午.
How is Self-Punishment (自刑) read in a BaZi chart?
It points to internal conflict, self-sabotage, or stress that one creates for oneself. The tension turns inward rather than against others.
What is an example of Self-Punishment (自刑)?
辰 with 辰 forms a 自刑 (Self-Punishment); read for inner friction or self-defeating patterns.