Fu Ri (Return Day)
The day's Heavenly Stem has the same Five Elements (Wu Xing) as the month's Branch, creating a duplication; similar to Chong Ri, it was traditionally considered inauspicious for funerals.
Fu Ri (Return Day) is a type of auspicious or inauspicious star (Shen Sha) in traditional almanacs. It occurs when the Five Elements of the day's Heavenly Stem (Tian Gan) are the same as those of the month's Branch (Yue Jian), implying 'repetition' or 'return'. Its nature is similar to Chong Ri (Heavy Day). Traditionally, Tong Shu (almanacs) often considered Fu Ri unsuitable for conducting funerals or burials. The ancients believed that the overlapping of Five Elements Qi (Wu Xing Qi) could lead to misfortune or repeated events. Therefore, when arranging ceremonies like burials, they would avoid such days to ensure peace and smooth progress.