May 3, 2026 BaZi Daily Chart
Three Pillars of the Day
Day Master
On May 3, 2026 (3rd Month, Day 17th), the Day Master is Ding (Fire). The day is Inauspicious under Black Tortoise, favorable for Offer Sacrifices, Capture, Cleanse/Remove.
Ding is a Yin Fire stem with Water Below the Valley 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
- Offer Sacrifices
- : Making offerings to gods and ancestors.
- Capture
- : Catching pests and vermin; historically also apprehending thieves.
- Cleanse/Remove
- : A cleansing rite that sweeps away filth and misfortune.
- Avoid All Other Activities
- : Apart from what is listed, undertake nothing else today.
Activities to Avoid
- Wedding
- : Holding the wedding and bringing the bride home.
- Burial
- : Holding the burial and laying the coffin in the ground.
Day Clash & Sha
(XinWei) Goat
East
ShenYou
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.
- Stem CombinationDing + Rencombines into WoodMonth Pillar, Day Pillar
Two Heavenly Stems bond and transform into a new element. Partnerships, contracts and alliances come together more easily today.
- Stem ClashBing + RenYear Pillar, Month Pillar
Two Heavenly Stems of the same polarity attack each other, so opinions collide. Slow decisions down and avoid confrontation.
- HarmChou + WuYear Pillar, Day Pillar
Branches harm each other, often through hidden loss or strained goodwill. Watch who you work with and guard against disputes.
- DestructionChou + ChenMonth 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 hour00:00–00:59GengZi | GengZiEarth on the Wall | Celestial PunishmentInauspicious | Disputes and legal friction. Avoid confrontation; tidy up and finish things instead. |
| Chou hour01:00–02:59XinChou | XinChouEarth on the Wall | Vermilion BirdInauspicious | An hour of arguments and gossip. Avoid debates and verbal promises; write rather than speak. |
| Yin hour03:00–04:59RenYin | RenYinGold Foil | Golden CofferAuspicious | The treasury hour: favours weddings, collecting payment, saving and buying property. |
| Mao hour05:00–06:59GuiMao | GuiMaoGold Foil | Celestial VirtueAuspicious | A virtuous hour for prayer, ritual, charity and seeking medical care. Softens bad luck. |
| Chen hour07:00–08:59JiaChen | JiaChenCovered Lamp Fire | White TigerInauspicious | Risk of injury and conflict. Avoid groundbreaking, long trips and anything reckless. |
| Si hour09:00–10:59YiSi | YiSiCovered Lamp Fire | Jade HallAuspicious | Favours celebrations, moving in, setting up a bed, study and exams. |
| Wu hour11:00–12:59BingWu | BingWuHeavenly River Water | Celestial PrisonInauspicious | A confining hour. Delay travel and negotiation; handle internal matters behind closed doors. |
| Wei hour13:00–14:59DingWei | DingWeiHeavenly River Water | Black TortoiseInauspicious | Guard against theft and loss. Avoid gambling, speculation and lending money out. |
| Shen hour15:00–16:59WuShen | WuShenGreat Post-road Earth | Master of FateAuspicious | Rules food and daily rhythm: good for cooking, eating, resetting your routine and planning. |
| You hour17:00–18:59JiYou | JiYouGreat Post-road Earth | GouchenInauspicious | Entanglement and delay. Avoid groundbreaking, property deals and long contracts. |
| Xu hour19:00–20:59GengXu | GengXuOrnamental Hairpin Gold | Azure DragonAuspicious | The best all-round hour: favours money matters, launches, deals and signings. |
| Hai hour21:00–22:59XinHai | XinHaiOrnamental Hairpin Gold | Bright HallAuspicious | Good for meeting people of influence, interviews and filing paperwork. |
| Late Zi hour23:00–23:59RenZi | RenZiMulberry Wood | Azure DragonAuspicious | The best all-round hour: favours money matters, launches, deals and signings. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RatZiSix Harmony | Six Harmony | Combines with today. People cooperate, so close deals and settle unfinished business. |
| OxChouRules 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. |
| TigerYinNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| RabbitMaoNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| DragonChenDestruction | Destruction | Break with today. Plans shift easily, so keep a fallback and avoid finishing everything in one go. |
| SnakeSiNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| HorseWuHarm | Harm | Harm with today. Losses come quietly rather than openly, so watch favours and hidden costs. |
| GoatWeiSix ClashPunishment | Six ClashPunishment | Clashes with today, the strongest disruption. Travel and move, but avoid signing or confronting. |
| MonkeyShenNeutral | Neutral | No notable interaction with today. A steady day, so stick to your plan. |
| RoosterYouHalf Combination | Half Combination | Half-combines with today. The support is mild, so push along what is already moving. |
| DogXuPunishment | Punishment | Punishment with today. Expect friction and wasted effort, so leave room and avoid head-on pushes. |
| 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 | Hurting Officer | Talent shows, but so does a sharp tongue. Display your work; do not take on your boss or the rule-makers. |
| YiWood | Eating God | Expression flows and the mood is easy. Good for creating, presenting, and time spent with people you enjoy. |
| BingFire | Rob Wealth | Money leaks out today and others may claim a share. Avoid lending, guarantees and impulse spending. |
| DingFireSame 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. |
| WuEarth | Direct Seal | Support and mentors are available. Good for asking advice, learning, and signing things that protect you. |
| JiEarth | Indirect Seal | The mind runs deep and slightly sideways. Good for solitary study and unconventional subjects; do not overthink. |
| GengMetal | Direct Officer | Rules and reputation matter today. Good for formal settings, paperwork and anything touching promotion. |
| XinMetal | Seven Killings | Pressure comes head-on today. Hold your ground rather than pushing, and watch your health and the unexpected. |
| RenWater | Direct Wealth | Steady, earned money is the theme. Good for invoicing, quoting, salary talks and tidying your finances. |
| GuiWater | Indirect Wealth | Networking and new openings favour you today, with side income in reach. Test small rather than betting big. |
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