You want a lot today. Put things in order, then take them one at a time.
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The four transformations of a Wu 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.
Tan Lang Hua LuPeople warm to you and your energy is high. Good for socializing, learning something new and trying things out.
Tai Yin Hua QuanYou will want to bring more order to your life and your money. A good day for budgeting and sorting things out.
You Bi Hua KePeople around you are more willing to help. Just ask someone to lend a hand.
Tian Ji Hua JiYou may overthink and keep changing your mind. Once you have decided, go with it.
Today's pointers (general)
Lucky colorYellow
DirectionNorthwest
Lucky itemA transit card
Good forGo somewhere you have never been
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.
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)00:00–01:00Ren Zi
Heavenly LockInauspiciousThings tend to stall: better for wrapping up than starting something new.
Chou01:00–03:00Gui Chou
Black TortoiseInauspiciousInformation can get murky: keep valuables close and ask when unsure.
Yin03:00–05:00Jia Yin
Keeper of LifeAuspiciousGood for chores, looking after your body and sorting out routines.
Mao05:00–07:00Yi Mao
Tangled HookInauspiciousProgress gets tangled easily: leave some buffer and keep the schedule loose.
Chen07:00–09:00Bing Chen
Azure DragonAuspiciousThe smoothest stretch of the day: good for important talks and errands.
Si09:00–11:00Ding Si
Bright HallAuspiciousGood for meeting people and laying things out in the open.
Wu11:00–13:00Wu Wu
Heavenly LawInauspiciousRules and fine print can snag: slow down on contracts and arguments, and check twice.
Wei13:00–15:00Ji Wei
Vermilion BirdInauspiciousWords carry further than you mean: leave some room, and reread messages before sending.
Shen15:00–17:00Geng Shen
Golden CofferAuspiciousGood for accounts, saving and putting things in order.
You17:00–19:00Xin You
Heavenly VirtueAuspiciousPeople are more understanding now: a good time to ask for help or mend things.
Xu19:00–21:00Ren Xu
White TigerInauspiciousThe pace runs fast: move steadily, and take care driving or exercising.
Hai21:00–23:00Gui Hai
Jade HallAuspiciousGood for study, writing and paperwork.
Zi (late)23:00–24:00Jia Zi
White TigerInauspiciousThe pace runs fast: move steadily, and take care driving or exercising.
The twelve zodiac signs on July 18
July 18 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 Wu stem of July 18 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 July 18'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.
