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Earthly Branch Three Combinations (San He): Triads, Outcomes, and Timing

Three Combination triads and their elemental outcomes, plus how to judge whether a triad truly forms in Bazi.

Triads That Form a Strong Elemental Current

Triads That Form a Strong Elemental Current

Earthly Branch Three Combinations (San He) are four triads: Shen-Zi-Chen (Water), Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood), Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire), and Si-You-Chou (Metal). They represent a strong elemental current when the triad is present or supported. Without season and support, they may only show partial tendency.

San He forms a strong elemental current when complete and supported by season.

How This Relationship Shows Up

Career & Wealth

San He can show strong industry fit or momentum when the triad element aligns with the chart needs.

Love & Relationship

In relationships, triads can intensify shared direction or amplify extremes if unbalanced.

Personality

Triads strengthen a single element, amplifying focus and bias in that direction.

Health

Elemental dominance can show excess; balance with controlling or draining elements.

Classic Notes and Consensus

Traditional Bazi consensus: Three branches unite; the element becomes strong.

— Completeness and season decide strength.

Practical reading note: Triads need timing to become power.

— A triad out of season may be only a tendency.

Practical Reading Steps

  • Know the Four Triads : Shen-Zi-Chen (Water), Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood), Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire), Si-You-Chou (Metal).
  • Check Season First : Seasonal support determines whether the triad truly forms.
  • Balance the Outcome : Strong element needs regulation to avoid extremes.

FAQs

Q: Is San He stronger than Liu He?

A:

Often yes, because triads can form an elemental current.

Q: What if only two branches appear?

A:

That becomes a half-combination, not a full triad.

Q: Does a triad always form?

A:

No. Season and chart balance decide strength.

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