Stem & branch relations
Stem combinations, branch harmonies, directional unions, clashes, punishments and harms: structure first, verdicts later.
3 articles
Clash, Punishment, Harm and Destruction Are Not Verdicts
Relationship names identify traditional branch structures, not guaranteed events. Compare their membership rules, a documented variation in destruction tables, and the layers needed for interpretation.
Read first: What the ten stems and twelve branches each do
BZ-017Six Harmony, Three Harmony and Directional Assemblies
Rabbit–Dog, Pig–Rabbit–Goat and Tiger–Rabbit–Dragon share a branch but belong to different structures. Compare their membership rules before asking whether a combination forms or transforms.
Read first: What the ten stems and twelve branches each do · Five Elements cycles: learn the relationships, not just the order
BZ-016Stem Combinations: A Pair Is Not Yet a Transformation
The five stem pairs are easy to identify; transformation is a separate conditional claim. Check the pairing table, preserve the original stems, and state which chart layer and rules are involved.
Read first: What the ten stems and twelve branches each do · Five Elements cycles: learn the relationships, not just the order