A good day to clear out the old and start fresh. When you want too much at once, ease off a little.
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The four transformations of a Gui 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.
Po Jun Hua LuChange brings opportunity. A good day to replace old things and start a new plan.
Ju Men Hua QuanYou argue persuasively. Good for making your case or standing up for your rights; a softer tone helps.
Tai Yin Hua KeYour care and taste are easily noticed. Good for decorating, tidying up and looking after people.
Tan Lang Hua JiWanting too much at once scatters your attention. Choose one or two things you really want to do.
Today's pointers (general)
Lucky colorBlue
DirectionSouthwest
Lucky itemA small plant
Good forChange your phone wallpaper
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 28
PillarsDing Wei year · Jia Chen month · Gui Wei day
RokuyoShakko
Good forNot a day for big events
ClashClashes with the Ox; sha lies to the west
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)00:00–01:00Ren Zi
Heavenly LawInauspiciousRules and fine print can snag: slow down on contracts and arguments, and check twice.
Chou01:00–03:00Gui Chou
Vermilion BirdInauspiciousWords carry further than you mean: leave some room, and reread messages before sending.
Yin03:00–05:00Jia Yin
Golden CofferAuspiciousGood for accounts, saving and putting things in order.
Mao05:00–07:00Yi Mao
Heavenly VirtueAuspiciousPeople are more understanding now: a good time to ask for help or mend things.
Chen07:00–09:00Bing Chen
White TigerInauspiciousThe pace runs fast: move steadily, and take care driving or exercising.
Si09:00–11:00Ding Si
Jade HallAuspiciousGood for study, writing and paperwork.
Wu11:00–13:00Wu Wu
Heavenly LockInauspiciousThings tend to stall: better for wrapping up than starting something new.
Wei13:00–15:00Ji Wei
Black TortoiseInauspiciousInformation can get murky: keep valuables close and ask when unsure.
Shen15:00–17:00Geng Shen
Keeper of LifeAuspiciousGood for chores, looking after your body and sorting out routines.
You17:00–19:00Xin You
Tangled HookInauspiciousProgress gets tangled easily: leave some buffer and keep the schedule loose.
Xu19:00–21:00Ren Xu
Azure DragonAuspiciousThe smoothest stretch of the day: good for important talks and errands.
Hai21:00–23:00Gui Hai
Bright HallAuspiciousGood for meeting people and laying things out in the open.
Zi (late)23:00–24:00Jia Zi
Azure DragonAuspiciousThe smoothest stretch of the day: good for important talks and errands.
The twelve zodiac signs on May 4
May 4 is a Wei (Goat) 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.
RatHarmSmall misunderstandings creep in: say things plainly and guess less.
OxClash · 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.
DogPunishment · 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.
PigThree HarmonyAllies are close by: good for teamwork and doing things together.
May 4 for you
Pick your birthday to see which of the Ten Gods the Gui stem of May 4 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 May 4'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.
