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Broken Bridge (斷橋殺): what it means and whether your chart has it

Cautionary star (sal)
Caution with falls, joints, and missteps. Look before you leap and the pattern loses its grip.
Updated 2026-11-02

How it is found

Start from your birth-month branch. If your chart has the character below, the star is present.

Birth month (month branch)Look for
子 Zi (Rat)亥 Hai (Pig)
丑 Chou (Ox)子 Zi (Rat)
寅 Yin (Tiger)寅 Yin (Tiger)
卯 Mao (Rabbit)卯 Mao (Rabbit)
辰 Chen (Dragon)申 Shen (Monkey)
巳 Si (Snake)丑 Chou (Ox)
午 Wu (Horse)戌 Xu (Dog)
未 Wei (Goat)酉 You (Rooster)
申 Shen (Monkey)辰 Chen (Dragon)
酉 You (Rooster)巳 Si (Snake)
戌 Xu (Dog)午 Wu (Horse)
亥 Hai (Pig)未 Wei (Goat)

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Frequently asked questions

What does Broken Bridge (斷橋殺) mean in Saju?

Caution with falls, joints, and missteps. Look before you leap and the pattern loses its grip.

How do I know if my chart has Broken Bridge?

Start from your birth-month branch. If your chart has the character below, the star is present. Enter your birth date in the LotusSaju free reading and it is found and listed automatically.

Is having Broken Bridge bad?

No. A cautionary star marks an energy you can avoid or even use well once you know it. Caution with falls, joints, and missteps. Look before you leap and the pattern loses its grip.

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