The Meaning of Broken Sha in BaZi
Broken Sha is a BaZi auxiliary star associated with minor loss, damage, repeated interruptions, and scattered obstacles. Learn its Four Pillars interpretation and how it is identified through the Year Branch or Day Branch.
Broken Sha is an auxiliary star in BaZi associated with loss, damage, and repeated minor obstacles. The term evokes broken objects and small, scattered troubles.
In traditional BaZi theory, it is regarded as an indication connected with minor losses, damage, and persistent inconvenience.
Broken Sha is an auxiliary marker within a BaZi chart. Its presence suggests a tendency to encounter small setbacks, recurring interruptions, or gradual resource depletion.
This is not usually interpreted as a major disaster. It is closer to a continuing sense of small-scale consumption.
What Is Broken Sha?
Chinese Name: 破碎
Pinyin: Pò Suì
English Name: Broken Sha
Core Meaning: Loss, damage, repeated minor obstacles
The name comes directly from its symbolism. “Broken” refers to damage, fragmentation, and incompleteness.
In BaZi interpretation, Broken Sha represents repeated small obstacles. It may appear as damaged belongings, interrupted plans, recurring inconveniences, or scattered attention.
It is closer to ongoing minor consumption than a major blow.
What Does Broken Sha Represent?
- Damage or loss of belongings: Objects may require repair or replacement more frequently.
- Setbacks in plans: Small unexpected problems may interrupt progress and require repeated adjustment.
- Minor interpersonal friction: Small misunderstandings may create fatigue even without major conflict.
- Scattered energy: Attention may be repeatedly pulled away by small issues.
Broken Sha in the Four Pillars
| Pillar | Possible Emphasis |
|---|---|
| Year Pillar | The early environment may contain recurring minor instability or resource loss. |
| Month Pillar | During youth, career or social matters may involve frequent small obstacles. |
| Day Pillar | When located in the Day Pillar, it may relate to daily habits, practical inconvenience, or scattered attention. |
| Hour Pillar | It may relate to minor concerns in later life or to repeated worries involving children. |
The pillar position indicates where the tendency may be more visible. It does not guarantee continual difficulty.
How to Identify Broken Sha in a BaZi Chart
In the Tao & Form BaZi Calculator, Broken Sha is identified through the Year Branch or Day Branch, then matched against the Earthly Branches in the Four Pillars.
| Year Branch / Day Branch Group | Broken Sha Earthly Branch |
|---|---|
| Zi Rat（子）, Wu Horse（午）, Mao Rabbit（卯）, You Rooster（酉） | Si Snake（巳） |
| Yin Tiger（寅）, Shen Monkey（申）, Si Snake（巳）, Hai Pig（亥） | You Rooster（酉） |
| Chen Dragon（辰）, Xu Dog（戌）, Chou Ox（丑）, Wei Goat（未） | Chou Ox（丑） |
If the corresponding branch appears anywhere in the Four Pillars, the chart is marked as containing Broken Sha.
Main References
- Sanming Tonghui.
- Yuanhai Ziping.
- Xie Ji Bian Fang Shu.
