January 22, 2026 BaZi Daily Chart
Three Pillars of the Day
Day Master
On January 22, 2026 (12th Month, Day 4th), the Day Master is Bing (Fire). The day is Auspicious under Master of Fate, favorable for Wedding, Betrothal, Sign Alliance.
Bing is a Yang Fire stem with Fire Below the Mountain NaYin. Fire is associated with drive and transformation. See the auspicious and inauspicious lists below to plan your day.
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Lucky Positions
Auspicious Activities
- Wedding
- : Holding the wedding and bringing the bride home.
- Betrothal
- : First of the six wedding rites, when the groom's family sends betrothal gifts.
- Sign Alliance
- : Sealing a pact: betrothal in the old sense, a partnership agreement today.
- Consecrate
- : Consecrating a statue so the deity may reside in it.
- Place Incense
- : Setting up an incense burner, deity altar or ancestral tablet.
- Move Fire
- : Moving a deity's altar and incense fire out of the old house.
- Receive Wealth
- : Taking in money: collecting payment or banking income.
- Open for Business
- : Opening for business: a new shop, or the first trading day of the year.
- Trade
- : Buying, selling and closing deals.
- Sign Contract
- : Drawing up and signing a contract.
- Cut Fabric
- : Cutting cloth for new clothes, especially wedding or mourning garments.
- Build Roof
- : Building a house and roofing it.
- Lay Foundation
- : Laying a building's foundation.
- Renovate
- : Renovating or extending a building.
- Break Ground
- : First breaking of soil for building work on a dwelling.
- Install Door
- : Fitting a door and its frame, the mouth through which a home draws in energy.
- Relocate
- : Relocating — moving house.
- Move In
- : Moving into a new home.
- Plant
- : Planting crops and trees.
- Raise Livestock
- : Grazing and raising livestock.
- Hunt
- : Hunting game.
- Dig Well
- : Digging a well.
- Dig Pond
- : Digging a pond.
- Burial
- : Holding the burial and laying the coffin in the ground.
- Break Ground for Burial
- : Breaking ground for a grave, as distinct from Break Ground for a dwelling.
- Encoffin
- : Placing the body into the coffin.
- End Mourning
- : Taking off mourning dress at the end of the mourning period.
- Wear Mourning
- : Mourners formally putting on mourning dress.
- Erect Monument
- : Erecting a gravestone or memorial stele.
Activities to Avoid
- Pray for Blessings
- : Praying to the gods for blessings and safety.
- Build Temple
- : Building a temple.
- Offer Sacrifices
- : Making offerings to gods and ancestors.
- Set Up Bed
- : Positioning or moving a bed, usually when newly wed or settling into a new home.
- Thank the Earth
- : Thanking the earth gods once building work is finished.
Day Clash & Sha
(GengYin) Tiger
South
ChenSi
Pillar Interactions
The stems and branches of the Year, Month and Day pillars interact through combination, clash, punishment, harm and destruction. Together these decide whether the day's energy gathers or scatters.
- Six HarmonySi + Shencombines into WaterYear Pillar, Day Pillar
Two Earthly Branches bind together and draw energy inward. Good for meetings, agreements and tying up loose ends.
- PunishmentSi + ShenPunishment of IngratitudeYear Pillar, Day Pillar
Branches punish each other, bringing friction and self-inflicted trouble. Reflect and clear old matters rather than push forward.
- DestructionSi + ShenYear Pillar, Day Pillar
Branches break each other, so plans shift and results fall short. Leave slack instead of committing everything at once.
12 Hour Pillars
The day splits into twelve two-hour periods, each ruled by one of the twelve Yellow Road or Black Road spirits. The Zi hour straddles midnight, so it appears twice: early Zi opens the day and late Zi closes it, each with its own pillar. Pick the right hour and the same task takes half the effort.
| Hour | GanZhi | TianShen | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Zi hour00:00–00:59WuZi | WuZiThunderbolt Fire | Azure DragonAuspicious | The best all-round hour: favours money matters, launches, deals and signings. |
| Chou hour01:00–02:59JiChou | JiChouThunderbolt Fire | Bright HallAuspicious | Good for meeting people of influence, interviews and filing paperwork. |
| Yin hour03:00–04:59GengYin | GengYinPine and Cypress Wood | Celestial PunishmentInauspicious | Disputes and legal friction. Avoid confrontation; tidy up and finish things instead. |
| Mao hour05:00–06:59XinMao | XinMaoPine and Cypress Wood | Vermilion BirdInauspicious | An hour of arguments and gossip. Avoid debates and verbal promises; write rather than speak. |
| Chen hour07:00–08:59RenChen | RenChenLong-flowing Water | Golden CofferAuspicious | The treasury hour: favours weddings, collecting payment, saving and buying property. |
| Si hour09:00–10:59GuiSi | GuiSiLong-flowing Water | Celestial VirtueAuspicious | A virtuous hour for prayer, ritual, charity and seeking medical care. Softens bad luck. |
| Wu hour11:00–12:59JiaWu | JiaWuGold in the Sand | White TigerInauspicious | Risk of injury and conflict. Avoid groundbreaking, long trips and anything reckless. |
| Wei hour13:00–14:59YiWei | YiWeiGold in the Sand | Jade HallAuspicious | Favours celebrations, moving in, setting up a bed, study and exams. |
| Shen hour15:00–16:59BingShen | BingShenFire Below the Mountain | Celestial PrisonInauspicious | A confining hour. Delay travel and negotiation; handle internal matters behind closed doors. |
| You hour17:00–18:59DingYou | DingYouFire Below the Mountain | Black TortoiseInauspicious | Guard against theft and loss. Avoid gambling, speculation and lending money out. |
| Xu hour19:00–20:59WuXu | WuXuFlatland Wood | Master of FateAuspicious | Rules food and daily rhythm: good for cooking, eating, resetting your routine and planning. |
| Hai hour21:00–22:59JiHai | JiHaiFlatland Wood | GouchenInauspicious | Entanglement and delay. Avoid groundbreaking, property deals and long contracts. |
| Late Zi hour23:00–23:59GengZi | GengZiEarth on the Wall | Master of FateAuspicious | Rules food and daily rhythm: good for cooking, eating, resetting your routine and planning. |
Today and the 12 Zodiac Signs
The day's Earthly Branch combines, clashes, punishes, harms or breaks with each sign's own branch. Find your sign to see whether today pushes you forward or holds you back.
| Sign | Relation to Today | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| RatZiHalf Combination | Half Combination | Half-combines with today. The support is mild, so push along what is already moving. |
| OxChouNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| TigerYinSix ClashPunishment | Six ClashPunishment | Clashes with today, the strongest disruption. Travel and move, but avoid signing or confronting. |
| RabbitMaoNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| DragonChenNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| SnakeSiSix HarmonyPunishmentDestruction | Six HarmonyPunishmentDestruction | Combination and conflict both apply. Progress is possible, but do not stake everything on today. |
| HorseWuNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| GoatWeiNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| MonkeyShenRules Today | Rules Today | Your sign rules the day, so its energy moves with yours. You carry weight today, but you are also the most visible. |
| RoosterYouNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| DogXuNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| PigHaiHarm | Harm | Harm with today. Losses come quietly rather than openly, so watch favours and hidden costs. |
Ten Gods: Today for Each Day Master
The day's Heavenly Stem plays a different Ten God for every Day Master. Find yours to see whether today arrives as wealth, authority, resource or peer energy.
| Day Master | Today's Ten God | What Today Brings |
|---|---|---|
| JiaWood | Eating God | Expression flows and the mood is easy. Good for creating, presenting, and time spent with people you enjoy. |
| YiWood | Hurting Officer | Talent shows, but so does a sharp tongue. Display your work; do not take on your boss or the rule-makers. |
| BingFireSame as today | Friend | Peers stand beside you today, so joint effort carries weight. Rivalry over the same prize is the risk: settle the split up front. |
| DingFire | Rob Wealth | Money leaks out today and others may claim a share. Avoid lending, guarantees and impulse spending. |
| WuEarth | Indirect Seal | The mind runs deep and slightly sideways. Good for solitary study and unconventional subjects; do not overthink. |
| JiEarth | Direct Seal | Support and mentors are available. Good for asking advice, learning, and signing things that protect you. |
| GengMetal | Seven Killings | Pressure comes head-on today. Hold your ground rather than pushing, and watch your health and the unexpected. |
| XinMetal | Direct Officer | Rules and reputation matter today. Good for formal settings, paperwork and anything touching promotion. |
| RenWater | Indirect Wealth | Networking and new openings favour you today, with side income in reach. Test small rather than betting big. |
| GuiWater | Direct Wealth | Steady, earned money is the theme. Good for invoicing, quoting, salary talks and tidying your finances. |
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