January 24, 2026 BaZi Daily Chart
Three Pillars of the Day
Day Master
On January 24, 2026 (12th Month, Day 6th), the Day Master is Wu (Earth). The day is Auspicious under Azure Dragon, favorable for Offer Sacrifices, Fast/Pray, Receive Wealth.
Wu is a Yang Earth stem with Flatland Wood NaYin. Earth is associated with stability and patience. See the auspicious and inauspicious lists below to plan your day.
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Lucky Positions
Auspicious Activities
- Offer Sacrifices
- : Making offerings to gods and ancestors.
- Fast/Pray
- : Fasting and holding a Daoist ritual for blessings.
- Receive Wealth
- : Taking in money: collecting payment or banking income.
- Capture
- : Catching pests and vermin; historically also apprehending thieves.
- Hunt
- : Hunting game.
Activities to Avoid
- Wedding
- : Holding the wedding and bringing the bride home.
- Open for Business
- : Opening for business: a new shop, or the first trading day of the year.
- Move In
- : Moving into a new home.
- Set Up Bed
- : Positioning or moving a bed, usually when newly wed or settling into a new home.
- Break Ground for Burial
- : Breaking ground for a grave, as distinct from Break Ground for a dwelling.
- Burial
- : Holding the burial and laying the coffin in the ground.
Day Clash & Sha
(RenChen) Dragon
North
ZiChou
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.
- PunishmentChou + XuPunishment of ArroganceMonth Pillar, Day Pillar
Branches punish each other, bringing friction and self-inflicted trouble. Reflect and clear old matters rather than push forward.
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 hour00:00–00:59RenZi | RenZiMulberry Wood | Celestial PrisonInauspicious | A confining hour. Delay travel and negotiation; handle internal matters behind closed doors. |
| Chou hour01:00–02:59GuiChou | GuiChouMulberry Wood | Black TortoiseInauspicious | Guard against theft and loss. Avoid gambling, speculation and lending money out. |
| Yin hour03:00–04:59JiaYin | JiaYinGreat Stream Water | Master of FateAuspicious | Rules food and daily rhythm: good for cooking, eating, resetting your routine and planning. |
| Mao hour05:00–06:59YiMao | YiMaoGreat Stream Water | GouchenInauspicious | Entanglement and delay. Avoid groundbreaking, property deals and long contracts. |
| Chen hour07:00–08:59BingChen | BingChenEarth in the Sand | Azure DragonAuspicious | The best all-round hour: favours money matters, launches, deals and signings. |
| Si hour09:00–10:59DingSi | DingSiEarth in the Sand | Bright HallAuspicious | Good for meeting people of influence, interviews and filing paperwork. |
| Wu hour11:00–12:59WuWu | WuWuHeavenly Fire | Celestial PunishmentInauspicious | Disputes and legal friction. Avoid confrontation; tidy up and finish things instead. |
| Wei hour13:00–14:59JiWei | JiWeiHeavenly Fire | Vermilion BirdInauspicious | An hour of arguments and gossip. Avoid debates and verbal promises; write rather than speak. |
| Shen hour15:00–16:59GengShen | GengShenPomegranate Wood | Golden CofferAuspicious | The treasury hour: favours weddings, collecting payment, saving and buying property. |
| You hour17:00–18:59XinYou | XinYouPomegranate Wood | Celestial VirtueAuspicious | A virtuous hour for prayer, ritual, charity and seeking medical care. Softens bad luck. |
| Xu hour19:00–20:59RenXu | RenXuGreat Sea Water | White TigerInauspicious | Risk of injury and conflict. Avoid groundbreaking, long trips and anything reckless. |
| Hai hour21:00–22:59GuiHai | GuiHaiGreat Sea Water | Jade HallAuspicious | Favours celebrations, moving in, setting up a bed, study and exams. |
| Late Zi hour23:00–23:59JiaZi | JiaZiGold in the Sea | White TigerInauspicious | Risk of injury and conflict. Avoid groundbreaking, long trips and anything reckless. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RatZiNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| OxChouPunishment | Punishment | Punishment with today. Expect friction and wasted effort, so leave room and avoid head-on pushes. |
| TigerYinNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| RabbitMaoSix Harmony | Six Harmony | Combines with today. People cooperate, so close deals and settle unfinished business. |
| DragonChenSix Clash | Six Clash | Clashes with today, the strongest disruption. Travel and move, but avoid signing or confronting. |
| SnakeSiNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| HorseWuHalf Combination | Half Combination | Half-combines with today. The support is mild, so push along what is already moving. |
| GoatWeiPunishmentDestruction | PunishmentDestruction | Punishment with today. Expect friction and wasted effort, so leave room and avoid head-on pushes. |
| MonkeyShenNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| RoosterYouHarm | Harm | Harm with today. Losses come quietly rather than openly, so watch favours and hidden costs. |
| DogXuRules 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. |
| PigHaiNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
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 | Indirect Wealth | Networking and new openings favour you today, with side income in reach. Test small rather than betting big. |
| YiWood | Direct Wealth | Steady, earned money is the theme. Good for invoicing, quoting, salary talks and tidying your finances. |
| BingFire | Eating God | Expression flows and the mood is easy. Good for creating, presenting, and time spent with people you enjoy. |
| DingFire | Hurting Officer | Talent shows, but so does a sharp tongue. Display your work; do not take on your boss or the rule-makers. |
| WuEarthSame 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. |
| JiEarth | Rob Wealth | Money leaks out today and others may claim a share. Avoid lending, guarantees and impulse spending. |
| GengMetal | Indirect Seal | The mind runs deep and slightly sideways. Good for solitary study and unconventional subjects; do not overthink. |
| XinMetal | Direct Seal | Support and mentors are available. Good for asking advice, learning, and signing things that protect you. |
| RenWater | Seven Killings | Pressure comes head-on today. Hold your ground rather than pushing, and watch your health and the unexpected. |
| GuiWater | Direct Officer | Rules and reputation matter today. Good for formal settings, paperwork and anything touching promotion. |
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