Special Earthly Branch Relationships
When three animals are together, they can become a very powerful energy of a certain element, which impact the balance of Five Elements in the birth chart. There are two kind of special earthly branch combinations. One is called Powerful Trio and the other is called Gang of Three.
Powerful Trio (Mutual Attraction Relationship)
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Monkey, Rat and Dragon form a
powerful force of Water
Sheep, Rabbit and Pig form a powerful force of Wood Tiger, Horse and Dog form a powerful force of Fire Cow, Chicken and Snake form a powerful force of Metal |
Gang of Three
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Pig, Rat and Cow are in the
north together form a powerful force of Water
Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon in the east together form a powerful force of Wood Snake, Horse and Sheep in the south together form a powerful force of Fire Monkey, Chicken and Dog in the west together form a powerful force of Metal |
River Diagram, Pre-Heavenly Pa Kua
Lo Shu Diagram, Post-Heavenly Pa Kua