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Lesson 1: BZP 1201
REVISED HOW TO READ A BAZI CHART
Each type of earthly branch relationship represents a different aspect, feel, and affinity. While a
singleBaZi natal chart will not contain all the relationships, we will certainly experience all
the relationships aslife unfolds since there are the Luck Pillars and Annual Pillars that will interact
with the natal
chart. Clash - A clash is basically an antagonistic relationship between 2 earthly branches Comb
ination A combination is a merging of 2 earthly branches, sometimes producing anextra element.
The analogy is like a couple getting together to produce a child (although note that acombination
does not always mean a marriage nor is a combination always a good thing!)

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Lesson 1: BZP 1201
REVISED HOW TO READ A BAZI CHART
Harm A harm generally entails some sort of betrayal, hurt feelings and causes
emotional pain Punishment A punishment is basically a negative repercussion or effect, such as
pain or lossesdue to ones own actions (or inaction), attitude and behaviour. It is by understanding

the kind
of punishment that we can take control, avoid or minimize its effect by identifying the cause of the
problem.

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Lesson 1: BZP 1201
REVISED HOW TO READ A BAZI CHART
Destruction A destruction is basically a removal or change in some aspect
of life and is bestrepresented with the adage out with the old, in with the new, even though the
new may be bad ornegative! Self-destructive behaviour is one example of a destruction effect.At
this point, do bear in mind that there is no absolute rule as to which earthly branch relationship is
bador good. A clash or punishment, though generally unpleasant, may serve to teach us a
good lesson, leadus eventually to a positive outcome and make us better people. But of course, not
everyone is able to learnfrom these experiences (which may even destroy him/her).One key
concept of understanding BaZi is to help us understand the forces that affect us and
moreimportantly, what appropriate actions to take (or not to take) in order to improve our lives. As
such, the realcure to any negative stem or branch relationship is via our own actions. The
purpose of understandingBaZi is to comprehend what governs us, what affects us and most of all,
whats RIGHT action to take(avoidance can sometimes be the best action!) to make our lives

better.At this stage you have taken an important first step to reading any BaZi chart, ie. in
identifying andunderstanding the stem and branch relationships between the palaces in the chart.
It is crucial to do this prior to delving into the elemental relationships between the stars.

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How To
Read
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IntroductionAt
this juncture,
it is important
that you are

reasonably
well-versed
with all the
fundamentals.
Thesefundam
entals include
the: Heavenl
y Stems Eart
hly Branchesa

nd the
relationships
between the
stems and
branches. In
addition, if
you are not
quite
comfortable

yetwith the
concept of
Yin/Yang, the
nuances of
the 5
elements,
element
strength,
chart

equilibrium,
luckcycle as
well as the
basic pictorial
approach,
please do
review the
fundamentals.
Heaven

StemEarthly
Branches