Combinations & Clashes

Branch combinations, clashes, and harms

Combinations & Clashes refers to the four kinds of interaction (combination, clash, punishment, and harm) that occur among the twelve Earthly Branches. Seeing which characters in your chart attract or collide with each other lets you read the twists in relationships and events in a more three-dimensional way. Clash and Punishment in particular are often mentioned when pointing out points of tension within a chart.

Traditional Saju (Four Pillars)