Earthly Branch Unions (地支六合)

Earthly Branch Unions (地支六合)

The Earthly Branch Unions (地支六 合) are harmonious relationships between specific Earthly Branches. These unions represent cooperation, harmony, and mutual support between different branches.

The Six Unions

Six branch unions:

• Zi Chou He (子丑合): Zi + Chou - Harmonious union
• Yin Wei He (寅亥合): Yin + Hai - Balanced union
• Mao Xu He (卯戌合): Mao + Xu - Fire union
• Chen You He (辰酉合): Chen + You - Metal union
• Si Shen He (巳申合): Si + Shen - Water union
• Wu Hai He (午未合): Wu + Hai - Earth union

Union Effects

When branches unite:

• Harmony: Creates peaceful relationships
• Support: Branches help each other
• Strength: Combined power increases
• Stability
• Brings stability to chart

In Chart Analysis

Branch unions show:

• Relationship Quality: How pillars interact
• Support Networks
• Where support exists
• Harmony Patterns
• Chart balance and peace