Earthly Branch Breaking (地支相破)

Earthly Branch Breaking (地支相破)

The Earthly Branch Breaking (地支相破) represents breaking or damaging relationships between Earthly Branches. These relationships indicate potential damage, loss, or destruction in specific areas.

The Six Breakings

Six branch breakings:

• Zi Po (子破): Zi breaks other branches
• Chou Po (丑破): Chou breaks other branches
• Yin Po (寅破): Yin breaks other branches
• Mao Po (卯破): Mao breaks other branches
• Chen Po (辰破): Chen breaks other branches
• Si Po (巳破): Si breaks other branches

Breaking Effects

When branches break:

• Damage: Can cause harm or loss
• Destruction
• Breaking down of structures
• Loss
• Potential for material loss
• Relationships
• Can damage relationships

In Chart Analysis

Branch breaking indicates:

• Vulnerable Areas: Where damage may occur
• Loss Potential
• What may be lost
• Protection Needs
• What needs safeguarding