English · BaZi Term
Three Disasters (三災)
The three-year unlucky cycle by zodiac group.
Definition
Three Disasters (三災, sānzāi) is a three-year span of caution that recurs every twelve years for each Three-Harmony zodiac group.
Meaning in a chart
It traditionally flags a stretch for prudence rather than bold new ventures — disasters of fire, water, and wind in folk terms. It is timing-based, affecting whole zodiac groups at once.
Example
If your zodiac falls into its 三災 (Three Disasters) years, the tradition advises caution and consolidation over risk — one timing layer among many.
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FAQ
What does Three Disasters (三災) mean in BaZi?
Three Disasters (三災, sānzāi) is a three-year span of caution that recurs every twelve years for each Three-Harmony zodiac group.
How is Three Disasters (三災) read in a BaZi chart?
It traditionally flags a stretch for prudence rather than bold new ventures — disasters of fire, water, and wind in folk terms. It is timing-based, affecting whole zodiac groups at once.
What is an example of Three Disasters (三災)?
If your zodiac falls into its 三災 (Three Disasters) years, the tradition advises caution and consolidation over risk — one timing layer among many.