Heavenly Stem Combinations (天干五合)

Heavenly Stem Combinations (天干五合)

The Heavenly Stem Combinations (天干五合) refer to specific pairings between the Ten Heavenly Stems that create harmonious or conflicting relationships. These combinations are important in Bazi analysis.

The Five Combinations

Five main stem combinations:

• Jia Yi He (甲己合): Jia Wood + Yi Wood -Growth combination
• Bing Ding He (丙丁合): Bing Fire + Ding Fire - Fire combination
• Wu Ji He (戊己合): Wu Earth + Ji Earth - Earth combination
• Geng Xin He (庚辛合): Geng Metal + Xin Metal - Metal combination
• Ren Gui He (壬癸合): Ren Water + Gui Water - Water combination

Combination Effects

When stems combine:

• Harmony: Creates cooperation and unity
• Transformation: Elements can transform each other
• Strength: Combined energy is stronger
• Balance
• Helps balance chart elements

In Chart Analysis

Stem combinations indicate:

• Relationship Harmony: How elements work together
• Support Patterns
• Where support exists in chart
• Chart Balance
• Elemental harmony or conflict