Xing Chong Hui He Rules Guide
Complete guide to Xing Chong Hui He relationships in BaZi astrology. Learn about 14 types of relationships including Heavenly Stems Wu He, Earthly Branches Liu He and Liu Chong, San Hui Fang and San He Ju patterns, mastering their astrological meanings, auspicious/inauspicious judgments and practical applications.
Relationship Types Overview
Click to view detailed explanations, astrological meanings and practical applications of each relationship
Heavenly Stems Wu He (五合)
Combination relationships between Heavenly Stems, representing fusion, cooperation, harmony
Heavenly Stems Clash (相冲)
Opposing relationships between Heavenly Stems, representing conflict, confrontation, change
Earthly Branches Liu He (六合)
Pairwise combination relationships between Earthly Branches, representing harmony, cooperation, auspiciousness
Earthly Branches Liu Chong (六冲)
Opposite clashing relationships between Earthly Branches, representing conflict, change, instability
Earthly Branches Liu Hai (六害)
Harmful relationships between Earthly Branches, representing hidden damage, villains, obstacles
Earthly Branches Po (相破)
Breaking relationships between Earthly Branches, representing destruction, loss, incompleteness
Earthly Branches Xing (相刑)
Punishment relationships between Earthly Branches, divided into four types
Earthly Branches An He (暗合)
Heavenly Stems Wu He formed between Earthly Branches hidden stems
San Hui Fang (三会方)
Three Earthly Branches combine into directional Five Elements energy
Gong Hui Fang (拱会方)
San Hui Fang missing middle Earthly Branch, only beginning and end
San He Ju (三合局)
Three Earthly Branches combine into complete pattern of certain Five Element
Gong Ju (拱局)
San He Ju missing Di Wang position, only Chang Sheng and Mu Ku
Ban He Ju (半合局)
Any two Earthly Branches combine in San He Ju
Tu Ju (土局)
Three or all four Earthly Branches appear among four Earth Branches
📖Astrological Meaning
Heavenly Stems Wu He represents Yin-Yang attraction and balance of rigidity and softness. The five combinations are: Jia-Ji combine into Earth, Yi-Geng combine into Metal, Bing-Xin combine into Water, Ding-Ren combine into Wood, Wu-Gui combine into Fire.
🔗Pair Relationships
⚡Main Effects
- Main auspicious harmony
- Help from noble people
- Smooth cooperation
- Harmonious relationships
- But check if it matches favorable elements
💡Practical Applications
Year-Month Stem combination: Ancestral blessings, family harmony
Day-Hour Stem combination: Good spousal relationship, filial children
Month-Day Stem combination: Good career and social relationships
While this relationship is typically auspicious, comprehensive chart analysis is essential. If it involves unfavorable elements, the outcome may be inauspicious.
Earthly Branches Relationship Quick Reference Table
Quick lookup of any Earthly Branch's San Hui Fang, San He Ju, Tu Ju, Liu He, Liu Chong, Hai, Xing, Po relationships
| San Hui Fang | San He Ju | Tu Ju | Liu He | Liu Chong | Hai | Po | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 子 | 亥子丑 | 申子辰 | 丑 | 午 | 未 | 子卯 | 酉 | |
| 丑 | 亥子丑 | 巳酉丑 | 辰戌丑未 | 子 | 未 | 午 | 丑戌未 | 辰 |
| 寅 | 寅卯辰 | 寅午戌 | 亥 | 申 | 巳 | 寅巳申 | 亥 | |
| 卯 | 寅卯辰 | 亥卯未 | 戌 | 酉 | 辰 | 子卯 | 午 | |
| 辰 | 寅卯辰 | 申子辰 | 辰戌丑未 | 酉 | 戌 | 卯 | 辰 | 丑 |
| 巳 | 巳午未 | 巳酉丑 | 申 | 亥 | 寅 | 寅巳申 | 申 | |
| 午 | 巳午未 | 寅午戌 | 未 | 子 | 丑 | 午 | 卯 | |
| 未 | 巳午未 | 亥卯未 | 辰戌丑未 | 午 | 丑 | 子 | 丑戌未 | 戌 |
| 申 | 申酉戌 | 申子辰 | 巳 | 寅 | 亥 | 寅巳申 | 巳 | |
| 酉 | 申酉戌 | 巳酉丑 | 辰 | 卯 | 戌 | 酉 | 子 | |
| 戌 | 申酉戌 | 寅午戌 | 辰戌丑未 | 卯 | 辰 | 酉 | 丑戌未 | 未 |
| 亥 | 亥子丑 | 亥卯未 | 寅 | 巳 | 申 | 亥 | 寅 |
💡 💡 Tip: Words with borders in table indicate current Earthly Branch's position in that combination
Relationship Types Comparison Table
| Relationship Type | Category | Auspicious/Inauspicious | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🤝Heavenly Stems Wu He (五合) | Heavenly Stems | Auspicious | |
| ⚡Heavenly Stems Clash (相冲) | Heavenly Stems | Inauspicious | |
| 💝Earthly Branches Liu He (六合) | Earthly Branches Pairs | Auspicious | |
| 💥Earthly Branches Liu Chong (六冲) | Earthly Branches Pairs | Inauspicious | |
| 🗡️Earthly Branches Liu Hai (六害) | Earthly Branches Pairs | Inauspicious | |
| 💔Earthly Branches Po (相破) | Earthly Branches Pairs | Inauspicious | |
| ⚖️Earthly Branches Xing (相刑) | Earthly Branches Pairs | Inauspicious | |
| 🔮Earthly Branches An He (暗合) | Earthly Branches Pairs | Neutral | |
| 🌟San Hui Fang (三会方) | Combination Patterns | Auspicious | |
| ⭐Gong Hui Fang (拱会方) | Combination Patterns | Neutral | |
| 💎San He Ju (三合局) | Combination Patterns | Auspicious | |
| 🔷Gong Ju (拱局) | Combination Patterns | Neutral | |
| 💫Ban He Ju (半合局) | Combination Patterns | Neutral | |
| 🏔️Tu Ju (土局) | Combination Patterns | Neutral |
Applications in BaZi Analysis
Xing Chong Hui He rules are core tools in BaZi astrology analysis, used to judge chart strength and good/bad fortune
Key Analysis Principles
1. Avoid Absolute Judgments of Auspiciousness：While certain relationships are typically auspicious (He, Hui, Ju) or inauspicious (Chong, Xing, Hai), the ultimate judgment depends on whether the involved Five Elements are favorable or unfavorable to the chart. Favorable elements combining bring additional blessings, while unfavorable elements combining may yield adverse results.
2. Comprehensive Analysis is Essential：A natal chart often contains multiple simultaneous relationships requiring holistic assessment. At times, Chong (clashes) can catalyze opportunities and breakthroughs, while excessive He (combinations) may lead to indecisiveness.
3. Integration with Grand Fortune and Annual Cycles：The natal chart's Xing Chong Hui He relationships form the foundation, while Grand Fortune and annual cycles introduce dynamic transformations. Many pivotal life transitions correlate with Grand Fortune and annual cycles activating the chart's inherent Xing Chong Hui He patterns.
Natal Chart Analysis
By analyzing Xing Chong Hui He relationships among the Four Pillars, one can assess the chart's structural quality, Five Elements balance, and favorable/unfavorable elements.
- •Abundant He suggests harmony; abundant Chong suggests turbulence
- •Hui Fang and He Ju significantly amplify specific Five Element energies
- •Xing, Hai, and Po require particular attention to their respective domains
Marriage Compatibility Analysis
By examining Xing Chong Hui He relationships between two BaZi charts, one can evaluate marital harmony and compatibility potential.
- •Day Pillar combining in both Stems and Branches indicates superior compatibility
- •Day Pillar Chong or Xing relationships require harmonization techniques
- •San He and Liu He patterns enhance spousal relationships
Annual Fortune Analysis
The Xing Chong Hui He relationships between annual cycles and the natal chart reveal that year's fortune, opportunities, and challenges.
- •Annual cycle combining with natal chart indicates smooth progression
- •Annual cycle clashing with natal chart suggests significant changes
- •Annual cycle completing Hui or Ju patterns brings enhanced fortune
Date Selection Applications
Selecting dates harmonious with one's natal chart for important endeavors enhances success rates and minimizes obstacles.
- •Wedding dates should favor Stem-Branch combinations
- •Business openings should avoid Chong and Xing patterns
- •Relocations benefit from San He and Liu He dates
Classical Records
"In reading one's destiny, the Day Master takes precedence above all; the elements employed by the guiding principle constitute one's fate. In analogy to the monthly ordinance, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth are paramount. Yet with but a single piece, considering the sequence, weight, and depth of seasonal qi—whether forming or breaking the pattern—one may determine nobility and baseness."
Yuanhai Ziping · On the Methods of Destiny Reading
This passage elucidates the crucial position of Xing Chong Hui He principles in BaZi astrology. Through analyzing the interrelationships among the Four Pillars, one can discern the auspiciousness and inauspiciousness of the natal chart. He (combination) governs harmony and fortune; Chong (clash) governs change and instability; Xing (punishment) governs calamity and injury; Hui (convergence) governs the concentration of power. Mastering these principles is essential for accurate BaZi analysis.