Six Harmonies
Definition
The Six Harmonies Configuration is a harmonious and transformative relationship between two Earthly Branches, resulting in the formation of a new elemental force after combination. The six pairs are: Zi (Rat) and Chou (Ox) combine to form Earth; Yin (Tiger) and Hai (Pig) combine to form Wood; Mao (Rabbit) and Xu (Dog) combine to form Fire; Chen (Dragon) and You (Rooster) combine to form Metal; Si (Snake) and Shen (Monkey) combine to form Water; Wu (Horse) and Wei (Sheep) combine to form Earth. The influence of the Six Harmonies is gentle, and successful transformation requires favorable conditions.
How to Find
Examine the Earthly Branches in the four pillars of the Bazi chart to identify whether any pair forming a Six Harmonies relationship is present. The six combinations are: Zi (Rat) and Chou (Ox) combine to form Earth; Yin (Tiger) and Hai (Pig) combine to form Wood; Mao (Rabbit) and Xu (Dog) combine to form Fire; Chen (Dragon) and You (Rooster) combine to form Metal; Si (Snake) and Shen (Monkey) combine to form Water; Wu (Horse) and Wei (Sheep) combine to form Earth. When both branches appear together, the Six Harmonies relationship exists. It is necessary to assess whether the conditions for successful transformation are fulfilled.
Attributes
Combinations
Zi (Rat) and Chou (Ox) Combine to Form Earth
Water and Earth combine to form Earth; indicates successful cooperation and stable financial fortune, but successful transformation requires support from the Month Pillar.
Chen (Dragon) and You (Rooster) Combine to Form Metal
Earth and Metal combine to form Metal; signifies smooth financial fortune and harmonious marriage; transformation is more likely during Autumn.
Yin (Tiger) and Hai (Pig) Combine to Form Wood
Water and Wood combine to form Wood; indicates smooth cooperation and career success; transformation is more likely during Spring.
Examples
In a Bazi chart, if the Month Branch is Chen (Dragon) and the Day Branch is You (Rooster), the Chen-You Metal combination occurs; with strong Metal energy in Autumn, transformation readily takes place, indicating prosperous financial fortune during middle age.