Void Branch (Kong Wang) Calculator
Identifies the 'Empty' or 'Void' branches in a chart, which indicate areas of life with reduced affinity or connection.
What are Void Branches (Kong Wang)?
Void Branches (空亡 Kong Wang) are special Earthly Branches that are "empty" or "void" in your BaZi chart. They represent areas of life where you may have reduced affinity, connection, or influence. Understanding your Void Branches can help you identify potential gaps or areas that need extra attention in your life.
The concept of Void Branches comes from the relationship between the 10 Heavenly Stems and 12 Earthly Branches. When the 10-stem cycle completes relative to a particular pillar, two branches remain "unused" or "void" - these are your Void Branches for that pillar.
Areas of Reduced Connection
Void Branches indicate areas of life where you may have less natural connection or affinity. This doesn't mean these areas are bad - just that they may require more conscious effort or attention.
Balance and Awareness
Understanding your Void Branches helps you become aware of potential blind spots or areas that might need extra focus. It's about balance and knowing where to direct your energy.
How Void Branches Work
Void Branches are calculated by finding the position of the Stem in the 10-sequence and the Branch in the 12-sequence. The two branches remaining at the end of the 10-stem cycle relative to the current pillar are Void. For example, if you have a Jia Zi pillar, the Void Branches would be Xu (Dog) and Hai (Pig).
Understanding Your Void Branches
Void Branches can appear in different pillars (Year, Month, Day, or Hour), and each has different implications:
Year Pillar Void
May indicate reduced connection with family traditions, ancestral roots, or generational patterns. You might forge your own path rather than following family expectations.
Month Pillar Void
May suggest less natural affinity with career structures, social hierarchies, or traditional career paths. You might excel in unconventional or creative career directions.
Day Pillar Void
May indicate areas where you need to work harder to connect with your core self or personal identity. This can also relate to relationships and partnerships.
Hour Pillar Void
May suggest less natural connection with your inner thoughts, children, or legacy. You might need to be more intentional about these areas of life.
Remember
- Void Branches are not necessarily negative - they simply indicate areas that may need more conscious attention
- Understanding your Void Branches can help you identify where to focus your personal development efforts
- Void Branches can also represent areas of freedom from traditional constraints
- They may indicate potential for innovation and breaking new ground in those life areas