A good day to take the initiative and lend someone a hand. Go easy on yourself emotionally.
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The four transformations of a Geng day
Each day's stem gives four stars Hua Lu, Hua Quan, Hua Ke and Hua Ji. This part is the general version; it doesn't look at anyone's chart.
Tai Yang Hua LuGenerous effort is more likely to be noticed. Good for stepping up, leading and helping out.
Wu Qu Hua QuanYou decide fast and follow through. Good for clearing practical tasks that have dragged on.
Tai Yin Hua KeYour gentler side is easily appreciated. Good for looking after people and the home.
Tian Tong Hua JiYou may feel sluggish or low. Give yourself some time; there is no need to push hard.
Today's pointers (general)
Lucky colorWhite
DirectionNorthwest
Lucky itemA business card
Good forSay hello first to someone new
General version: the color follows the day stem’s element and the direction follows the day branch, so it is the same for everyone. Treat it as a light tip for the day, not a promise.
Chinese almanac
Lunar dateLunar month 2, day 19
PillarsBing Wu year · Ren Chen month · Geng Xu day
RokuyoTomobiki
Good forNot a day for big events
ClashClashes with the Dragon; sha lies to the north
Hour by hour: the twelve double-hours
The Chinese almanac splits the day into twelve double-hours, each watched over by one of twelve day spirits. Six are on the yellow path (auspicious) and six on the black path (inauspicious). The Zi hour straddles midnight, so it appears twice. An inauspicious hour is not off-limits; it just calls for a little more care.
Zi (early)00:00–01:00Bing Zi
Heavenly LockInauspiciousThings tend to stall: better for wrapping up than starting something new.
Chou01:00–03:00Ding Chou
Black TortoiseInauspiciousInformation can get murky: keep valuables close and ask when unsure.
Yin03:00–05:00Wu Yin
Keeper of LifeAuspiciousGood for chores, looking after your body and sorting out routines.
Mao05:00–07:00Ji Mao
Tangled HookInauspiciousProgress gets tangled easily: leave some buffer and keep the schedule loose.
Chen07:00–09:00Geng Chen
Azure DragonAuspiciousThe smoothest stretch of the day: good for important talks and errands.
Si09:00–11:00Xin Si
Bright HallAuspiciousGood for meeting people and laying things out in the open.
Wu11:00–13:00Ren Wu
Heavenly LawInauspiciousRules and fine print can snag: slow down on contracts and arguments, and check twice.
Wei13:00–15:00Gui Wei
Vermilion BirdInauspiciousWords carry further than you mean: leave some room, and reread messages before sending.
Shen15:00–17:00Jia Shen
Golden CofferAuspiciousGood for accounts, saving and putting things in order.
You17:00–19:00Yi You
Heavenly VirtueAuspiciousPeople are more understanding now: a good time to ask for help or mend things.
Xu19:00–21:00Bing Xu
White TigerInauspiciousThe pace runs fast: move steadily, and take care driving or exercising.
Hai21:00–23:00Ding Hai
Jade HallAuspiciousGood for study, writing and paperwork.
Zi (late)23:00–24:00Wu Zi
White TigerInauspiciousThe pace runs fast: move steadily, and take care driving or exercising.
The twelve zodiac signs on April 6
April 6 is a Xu (Dog) day. This uses the folk zodiac rules of harmony, clash, punishment, harm and break to show how the day meets each sign. It is a traditional zodiac custom, separate from Zi Wei Dou Shu: treat it as a light guide for planning.
HorseThree HarmonyAllies are close by: good for teamwork and doing things together.
GoatPunishment · BreakEasy to get stuck on rules or say things too sharply: slow down and double-check. Plans get interrupted more easily: keep a backup and leave gaps in the schedule.
Pick your birthday to see which of the Ten Gods the Geng stem of April 6 is for your Day Master, the stem that stands for you in BaZi. It is worked out in your browser; your birthday is not sent anywhere.
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Draw a free chart to see which of your palaces April 6's transformations land in.
The general outlook only looks at the day's stem and its four transformations, so it is the same for everyone. On your own chart, what matters is which palace each one lights up.
