Which one is stronger? Half combination or Six combine?

半局与六合谁强？

Branches' directional, harmony combinations, half combination and six combine differ in their strength. In general, directional and harmony combinations are the strongest and between the two they are equally strong. Half combination and six combine are weaker but between them they are still equally strong.

When month branch has both half combination and six combine and one from the same gang (印劫) and the other is different gang (伤财官) then which will dominate the month branch? This will determine the strength of the day master and decide which are the Useful Ten Gods 喜用神 and elements.

Take an example. He was born on 23 Jan 1949. His month branch 丑 combined with 子 to form earth. At the same time this 丑 half combine with 酉 to form metal. If metal is stronger than he is a strong daymaster. If earth is stronger than he is a weak daymaster. Now the question is which combination is stronger? 丑 combined with 子 or丑 half combine with 酉?

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