May 16, 2026 BaZi Daily Chart
Three Pillars of the Day
Day Master
On May 16, 2026 (3rd Month, Day 30th), the Day Master is Geng (Metal). The day is Inauspicious under Celestial Prison, favorable for Cleanse/Remove, Travel, Betrothal.
Geng is a Yang Metal stem with Pine and Cypress Wood NaYin. Metal is associated with precision and discipline. See the auspicious and inauspicious lists below to plan your day.
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Lucky Positions
Auspicious Activities
- Cleanse/Remove
- : A cleansing rite that sweeps away filth and misfortune.
- Travel
- : Setting out on a journey or business trip.
- Betrothal
- : First of the six wedding rites, when the groom's family sends betrothal gifts.
- Coming-of-age Ceremony
- : The coming-of-age rite: capping for men, hairpinning for women.
- Erect Pillars
- : Raising the pillars of a building.
- Raise Beam
- : Raising the main roof beam, the milestone rite of house building.
- Relocate
- : Relocating — moving house.
- Build Stove
- : Building or installing a stove.
- Add Household Member
- : Adding a member to the household, such as through adoption.
- Move In
- : Moving into a new home.
- Acquire Livestock
- : Bringing new livestock onto the farm.
- Raise Livestock
- : Grazing and raising livestock.
Activities to Avoid
- Offer Sacrifices
- : Making offerings to gods and ancestors.
- Fell Trees
- : Felling trees for timber.
- Erect Frame
- : Erecting the trestle framing used on a building site.
- Set Up Bed
- : Positioning or moving a bed, usually when newly wed or settling into a new home.
- Renovate
- : Renovating or extending a building.
- Break Ground
- : First breaking of soil for building work on a dwelling.
- Burial
- : Holding the burial and laying the coffin in the ground.
- Repair Tomb
- : Repairing or tidying a grave.
- Break Ground for Burial
- : Breaking ground for a grave, as distinct from Break Ground for a dwelling.
Day Clash & Sha
(JiaShen) Monkey
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.
- PunishmentYin + SiPunishment of IngratitudeMonth Pillar, Day Pillar
Branches punish each other, bringing friction and self-inflicted trouble. Reflect and clear old matters rather than push forward.
- HarmYin + SiMonth Pillar, Day Pillar
Branches harm each other, often through hidden loss or strained goodwill. Watch who you work with and guard against disputes.
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 hour00:00–00:59BingZi | BingZiWater Below the Valley | Azure DragonAuspicious | The best all-round hour: favours money matters, launches, deals and signings. |
| Chou hour01:00–02:59DingChou | DingChouWater Below the Valley | Bright HallAuspicious | Good for meeting people of influence, interviews and filing paperwork. |
| Yin hour03:00–04:59WuYin | WuYinEarth on the City Wall | Celestial PunishmentInauspicious | Disputes and legal friction. Avoid confrontation; tidy up and finish things instead. |
| Mao hour05:00–06:59JiMao | JiMaoEarth on the City Wall | Vermilion BirdInauspicious | An hour of arguments and gossip. Avoid debates and verbal promises; write rather than speak. |
| Chen hour07:00–08:59GengChen | GengChenWhite Wax Gold | Golden CofferAuspicious | The treasury hour: favours weddings, collecting payment, saving and buying property. |
| Si hour09:00–10:59XinSi | XinSiWhite Wax Gold | Celestial VirtueAuspicious | A virtuous hour for prayer, ritual, charity and seeking medical care. Softens bad luck. |
| Wu hour11:00–12:59RenWu | RenWuWillow Wood | White TigerInauspicious | Risk of injury and conflict. Avoid groundbreaking, long trips and anything reckless. |
| Wei hour13:00–14:59GuiWei | GuiWeiWillow Wood | Jade HallAuspicious | Favours celebrations, moving in, setting up a bed, study and exams. |
| Shen hour15:00–16:59JiaShen | JiaShenWater in the Spring | Celestial PrisonInauspicious | A confining hour. Delay travel and negotiation; handle internal matters behind closed doors. |
| You hour17:00–18:59YiYou | YiYouWater in the Spring | Black TortoiseInauspicious | Guard against theft and loss. Avoid gambling, speculation and lending money out. |
| Xu hour19:00–20:59BingXu | BingXuEarth on the Roof | Master of FateAuspicious | Rules food and daily rhythm: good for cooking, eating, resetting your routine and planning. |
| Hai hour21:00–22:59DingHai | DingHaiEarth on the Roof | GouchenInauspicious | Entanglement and delay. Avoid groundbreaking, property deals and long contracts. |
| Late Zi hour23:00–23:59WuZi | WuZiThunderbolt Fire | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RatZiNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| OxChouNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| TigerYinRules 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. |
| 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. |
| SnakeSiPunishmentHarm | PunishmentHarm | Punishment with today. Expect friction and wasted effort, so leave room and avoid head-on pushes. |
| HorseWuHalf Combination | Half Combination | Half-combines with today. The support is mild, so push along what is already moving. |
| GoatWeiNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| MonkeyShenSix ClashPunishment | Six ClashPunishment | Clashes with today, the strongest disruption. Travel and move, but avoid signing or confronting. |
| 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. |
| PigHaiSix HarmonyDestruction | Six HarmonyDestruction | Combination and conflict both apply. Progress is possible, but do not stake everything on today. |
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 | Seven Killings | Pressure comes head-on today. Hold your ground rather than pushing, and watch your health and the unexpected. |
| YiWood | Direct Officer | Rules and reputation matter today. Good for formal settings, paperwork and anything touching promotion. |
| BingFire | Indirect Wealth | Networking and new openings favour you today, with side income in reach. Test small rather than betting big. |
| DingFire | Direct Wealth | Steady, earned money is the theme. Good for invoicing, quoting, salary talks and tidying your finances. |
| WuEarth | Eating God | Expression flows and the mood is easy. Good for creating, presenting, and time spent with people you enjoy. |
| JiEarth | Hurting Officer | Talent shows, but so does a sharp tongue. Display your work; do not take on your boss or the rule-makers. |
| GengMetalSame 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. |
| XinMetal | Rob Wealth | Money leaks out today and others may claim a share. Avoid lending, guarantees and impulse spending. |
| RenWater | Indirect Seal | The mind runs deep and slightly sideways. Good for solitary study and unconventional subjects; do not overthink. |
| GuiWater | Direct Seal | Support and mentors are available. Good for asking advice, learning, and signing things that protect you. |
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