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
DirectionSouthwest
Lucky itemAn extra bottle of water
Good forAsk someone if they need help
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 3, day 5
PillarsDing Wei year · Jia Chen month · Geng Shen day
RokuyoSensho
Good forNot a day for big events
ClashClashes with the Tiger; sha lies to the south
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
Azure DragonAuspiciousThe smoothest stretch of the day: good for important talks and errands.
Chou01:00–03:00Ding Chou
Bright HallAuspiciousGood for meeting people and laying things out in the open.
Yin03:00–05:00Wu Yin
Heavenly LawInauspiciousRules and fine print can snag: slow down on contracts and arguments, and check twice.
Mao05:00–07:00Ji Mao
Vermilion BirdInauspiciousWords carry further than you mean: leave some room, and reread messages before sending.
Chen07:00–09:00Geng Chen
Golden CofferAuspiciousGood for accounts, saving and putting things in order.
Si09:00–11:00Xin Si
Heavenly VirtueAuspiciousPeople are more understanding now: a good time to ask for help or mend things.
Wu11:00–13:00Ren Wu
White TigerInauspiciousThe pace runs fast: move steadily, and take care driving or exercising.
Wei13:00–15:00Gui Wei
Jade HallAuspiciousGood for study, writing and paperwork.
Shen15:00–17:00Jia Shen
Heavenly LockInauspiciousThings tend to stall: better for wrapping up than starting something new.
You17:00–19:00Yi You
Black TortoiseInauspiciousInformation can get murky: keep valuables close and ask when unsure.
Xu19:00–21:00Bing Xu
Keeper of LifeAuspiciousGood for chores, looking after your body and sorting out routines.
Hai21:00–23:00Ding Hai
Tangled HookInauspiciousProgress gets tangled easily: leave some buffer and keep the schedule loose.
Zi (late)23:00–24:00Wu Zi
Keeper of LifeAuspiciousGood for chores, looking after your body and sorting out routines.
The twelve zodiac signs on April 11
April 11 is a Shen (Monkey) 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.
RatThree HarmonyAllies are close by: good for teamwork and doing things together.
TigerClash · PunishmentA day of movement: good for travel and a change of scene, less so for head-on fights or locking in big decisions. Easy to get stuck on rules or say things too sharply: slow down and double-check.
DragonThree HarmonyAllies are close by: good for teamwork and doing things together.
SnakeSix Harmony · Punishment · BreakPeople are on your side: good for partnerships, plans with friends and asking favors. Harmony with some friction: put what you agree on in writing.
PigHarmSmall misunderstandings creep in: say things plainly and guess less.
April 11 for you
Pick your birthday to see which of the Ten Gods the Geng stem of April 11 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.
Your date of birth
Draw a free chart to see which of your palaces April 11'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.
