Divination
122 entries in total
- Yijing (I Ching)
- A classic based on the 64 hexagrams and their line texts, from which both the divination and philosophical schools of later generations derived.
- Bagua (Eight Trigrams)
- Qian, Dui, Li, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Gen, Kun, each composed of three lines (yao).
- Yao
- The fundamental unit of a trigram, divided into yin yao and yang yao. Three yao form one trigram, and six yao form a hexagram.
- Sixty-Four Hexagrams
- Formed by combining the eight trigrams in pairs, each hexagram has six lines.
- Taiji
- Taiji refers to the primordial, undifferentiated whole from which the complementary forces of Yin and Yang emerge.
- Qinglong (Azure Dragon)
- One of the twelve Day-Officer spirits (值神) on the Yellow Road (黃道), classified as auspicious in almanacs for weddings and business openings.
- Ming Tang
- One of the Twelve Day Gods, belonging to the Yellow Path. Traditionally considered auspicious for visiting superiors, assuming a new post, or raising the main beam of a building.
- Golden Cabinet (Jīn Kuì)
- One of the Twelve Day Spirits in the Yellow Path. The character 'guì' means cabinet or chest, signifying the storage of wealth. Traditionally, it was considered auspicious for weddings and financial transactions.
- Tiande
- In the Chinese almanac, the term 'Tiande' has two different sources: one refers to one of the Twelve Day Officers (belonging to the auspicious Yellow Path system), and the other refers to the 'Tiande' in the astrological system of Shensha, meaning the virtue associated with a solar term. Together with 'Yuede,' it is one of the most highly weighted auspicious deities in traditional almanacs, traditionally used for construction, renovations, and prayers for blessings.
- Yù Táng (Jade Hall)
- One of the Twelve Day Officers (Shí'èr Zhí Shén), a Yellow Way (Huángdào) day. Traditionally used for documents, construction, and bed installation.
- Siming
- One of the Twelve Duty Deities, belonging to the Yellow Path. Traditionally used for sacrificial rites, prayers for blessings, and construction.
- Heavenly Punishment
- One of the Twelve Day Officers, belonging to the Black Path. Traditionally considered a day suitable for legal proceedings but inauspicious for celebrations.
- Zhu Que (Vermilion Bird)
- One of the Twelve Day-Ruling Spirits, classified as an inauspicious 'Black Path' deity. Traditionally considered a day prone to verbal disputes; avoid litigation and signing contracts.
- Baihu (White Tiger)
- One of the Twelve Duty Spirits, belonging to the Hei Dao (Black Path). Traditionally inauspicious for celebrations, but not avoided for funerals.
- Tianlao (Heavenly Prison)
- One of the Twelve Duty Spirits, belonging to the Unlucky Path. Traditionally, it was considered inauspicious for travel, assuming a new post, or visiting distinguished persons on this day.
- Xuanwu
- One of the Twelve Day Gods, associated with the inauspicious Black Path. Traditionally, it was considered unlucky to undertake long journeys or engage in lawsuits on this day. Also written as 'Yuanwu' in almanacs.
- Gouchen
- One of the Twelve Duty Spirits, classified as an inauspicious deity of the black path. Traditionally, it is considered unfavorable for breaking ground or undertaking long journeys.
- Tiān'ēn (Heavenly Grace)
- In the traditional Chinese calendar, Tiān'ēn refers to specific, fixed combinations of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches (Gānzhī) that designate auspicious days. Historically seen as days for bestowing grace and virtue, they are suitable for praying for blessings, celebrations and rewards, or pardoning faults.
- Mingfei
- Meaning 'rooster crowing, dog barking', it is an auspicious day specifically used for funerals. Traditionally suitable for breaking ground and burial.
- Mingfei Dui (Cry-Response Day)
- A day opposite to the Mingfei Day (Cry Day), also exclusively for funerals; traditionally considered auspicious for grave relocation (qǐ zǎn) and tomb repairs.
- Non-Clashing Day (Bù Jiāng)
- A day when yin and yang do not conflict (i.e., not in a state of 'jiāng' or opposition), traditionally considered ideal for marriage and one of the primary bases for selecting a wedding date in the almanac.
- Mu Cang (Mother Storage)
- 'Mother' refers to the element that generates me. On a day generated by the month's elemental phase, it was traditionally suitable for accepting wealth, planting, and raising livestock.
- Four Phases
- Days in a season when the Five Elements are in the 'Phase' (secondary prosperity) state, traditionally considered auspicious for construction, planting, and seeking offspring.
- Wuhe
- Meaning 'harmonious combination'; in old times, days designated as 'Wuhe' were considered suitable for meeting family and friends, making marriage alliances, and signing contracts. It is the opposite of 'Wuli' (separation).
- Chu Shen
- Derived from the 'chu' (remove) concept of the Jianchu system; traditionally associated with cleaning, dispelling negativity, and seeking medical care, embodying the idea of clearing away the old.
- Yue Kong
- The direction clashed by the heavenly stem of the month, taking the meaning of 'emptied out'. Traditionally, it was considered suitable for submitting memorials or repairing walls.
- Yuede
- The virtue of the month's five elements, one of the most auspicious deities in the tongshu. Traditionally suitable for construction and blessings, and can mitigate malign influences on the same day.
- Yuedehe (Lunar Virtue Combination)
- The day that combines with the Lunar Virtue; its function is similar to the Lunar Virtue but slightly milder.
- Tiande He
- The day that harmonizes with Tiande; its effect is similar to Tiande but slightly milder.
- Monthly Grace (Yuè Ēn)
- The Heavenly Stem generated by the month's element, meaning 'receiving favor'. Traditionally considered auspicious for construction, marriage, and seeking wealth.
- Wufu
- Meaning 'abundance,' traditionally an auspicious day for opening markets, receiving wealth, conducting business, and increasing the household population.
- Shengxin (Sacred Heart)
- A traditional auspicious day for praying for blessings, praying for offspring, and repaying divine favor.
- Beneficial to Posterity (Yì Hòu)
- A term for a day beneficial to descendants; traditionally auspicious for seeking blessings, praying for heirs, or establishing succession.
- Continuing Generations (Xù Shì)
- To continue generations; akin to 'Yìhòu' (benefiting descendants), traditionally suitable for prayers for heirs and ancestral rites.
- Jie Shen
- A auspicious deity that can resolve other malevolent influences on the same day. Historically, it was suitable for dispelling calamities, seeking medical treatment, or clearing one's name.
- Wang Day
- One of the auspicious deities derived from the Jianchu system, traditionally favorable for issuing edicts, assuming official posts, and taking up new appointments.
- Guanri (Official Day)
- In the same group as Wangri (King's Day), traditionally auspicious for inheriting noble titles, assuming official posts, or proceeding to take up a government position.
- Shou Day
- Part of the same group as Wang Day, traditionally suitable for inheriting a title, audience with the king, and holding banquets.
- Xiang Ri
- A auspicious day from the same group as Wang Ri, traditionally favored for starting official duties, assuming new posts, and meeting superiors or dignitaries.
- People's Day (Mín Rì)
- Belonging to the same group as Wáng Rì, traditionally considered auspicious for banquets, marriage, welcoming new members into the household, and business openings.
- Yinde
- It means 'accumulating virtue in secret'; traditionally, it was a day for granting kindness, righting wrongs, and redressing injustices.
- Yang De
- Opposite of Yin De, traditionally suitable for bestowing kindness, granting favors, and conducting fair, open transactions.
- Heavenly Horse
- Denoting 'swift movement,' it was traditionally auspicious for travel, long journeys, and relocation.
- Traveling Horse (Yì Mǎ)
- It signifies travel and relocation; traditionally, it was auspicious for journeys, moving house, and assuming a new post.
- Shengqi
- The location of the vital, prosperous energy of the month's Five Elements; traditionally auspicious for planting, construction, and seeking offspring.
- Yao'an (Ease and Stability)
- Derived from the meaning of 'stability', traditionally suitable for settling borders, establishing spirit tablets, and placing beds.
- Puhu
- Derived from 'universal protection,' it was traditionally considered auspicious for praying for blessings, performing sacrificial rites, and holding religious ceremonies.
- Baoguang (Precious Light)
- One of the alternative names for the twelve deities of the Yellow Road's six deities. Traditionally considered auspicious, suitable for marriages and business openings.
- Jin Tang (Golden Hall)
- In old times, it was suitable for constructing palaces, undertaking renovations, and setting up beds.
- Shiyin
- Traditionally auspicious for planning, strategizing, managing affairs, and acting covertly.
- Shiyang
- In traditional Chinese almanacs, Shiyang is a auspicious star opposite to Shiyin, signifying openness and positive energy, suitable for public affairs like assuming office or hosting banquets.
- Six Norms (Liù Yí)
- Meaning 'upright and proper conduct'; traditionally auspicious for banquets, coming-of-age ceremonies, and assuming an official post.
- Jiqi (Auspicious Day)
- Meaning 'an auspicious day,' it was traditionally suitable for taking office, assuming a post, marriage, and travel.
- Seasonal Virtue Day (Shí Dé)
- Each of the four seasons has a Shidé day, traditionally considered auspicious for blessings, rewards, and banquets.
- Tianhou (Heavenly Empress)
- Traditionally considered auspicious for seeking medical treatment and praying for blessings.
- Fude
- Traditionally an auspicious day for prayer, sacrificial rites, construction, and business openings.
- Fusheng
- A type of auspicious spirit similar to Fude; traditionally suitable for praying for blessings and holding Taoist rituals.
- Jade Cosmos
- An auspicious day traditionally suitable for constructing palaces, installing beds, and hanging plaques.
- Tianwu
- Traditionally considered auspicious for praying for blessings, performing rituals, and seeking medical treatment.
- Tianxi (Heavenly Joy)
- Auspicious star governing celebrations, traditionally suitable for weddings, banquets, and festive ceremonies.
- Tianyi (Heavenly Doctor)
- Primarily associated with medicine; traditionally considered auspicious for seeking medical treatment, curing illnesses, and practicing acupuncture.
- Tian Cang
- Auspicious star indicating prosperity; traditionally favorable for receiving wealth, taking in people or livestock, and opening granaries.
- Jing'an
- Derived from the meaning of 'respectful and serene,' it was traditionally considered suitable for respectfully serving elders, pacifying, and having an audience.
- Lin Ri (Day of Presence)
- Derived from the concept of 'attending to matters,' traditionally an auspicious day for assuming official duties, meeting dignitaries, or handling litigation.
- Tianshe
- In the traditional calendar, Tianshe (天赦, 'Heavenly Pardon') refers to a few auspicious days each year when heaven is believed to pardon human transgressions, making all activities permissible.
- Tian Yuan (Heaven's Wish)
- A rare few days each year, traditionally considered highly auspicious, when all wishes are granted, suitable for marriage, business openings, and groundbreaking ceremonies.
- Tian Fu (Heavenly Talisman)
- Note: Almanacs classify it differently: some list it as auspicious, others as inauspicious. This site presents it as categorized in the calendar database without further judgment.
- Wuxu
- From 'xūhào' (emptying/loss); traditionally inauspicious for opening granaries, collecting money, or lending.
- Chong Day
- A day marked 'Chong' (literally 'repeat') refers specifically to the Si (Snake) and Hai (Pig) days in the Chinese calendar. It signifies the recurrence of events, and traditionally it was considered inauspicious for funerals and weddings for fear of causing such events to repeat themselves.
- 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.
- Wu Li
- Opposite of 'Wu He', meaning 'separation'; traditionally avoided for marriages, contracts, and meetings.
- Hekui
- A malevolent spirit (associated with the Xu branch) at the direction opposite the month's ruler (month branch). Traditionally, days under its influence were considered inauspicious for travel, marriage, or starting a business.
- Dipper Handle Star (Tiān Gāng)
- An inauspicious star (Chen) opposite to Hekui; traditionally, travel and marriage are avoided on this day.
- Wandering Misfortune (Yóu Huò)
- Taken from the meaning of 'wandering calamity,' it was traditionally avoided for taking medicine, seeking medical treatment, and performing sacrifices.
- Blood Taboo
- An old taboo against acupuncture, surgery, and slaughter involving bloodshed.
- Blood Branch (Xuè Zhī)
- A sha (煞) of the same class as Xuèjì, traditionally a day to avoid acupuncture, surgery, and slaughter.
- Gui Ji
- In old customs, a day unfavorable for returning home from afar, moving, or moving into a new residence, meaning 'not suitable to return.'
- Xiao Hao (Minor Loss)
- It governs minor losses; traditionally, this day was considered unfavorable for financial activities such as receiving money, opening granaries, or shipping goods.
- Da Hao
- Major depletion; traditionally avoided for receiving wealth, opening businesses, and marriage.
- Death God (Sǐ Shén)
- In old times, it was taboo to seek medical treatment, plant crops, raise livestock, or take up an official post.
- Death Energy (Sǐ Qì)
- A baleful influence akin to the god of death; traditionally avoided for seeking medical treatment, planting, and erecting pillars.
- Causing Death (Zhì Sǐ)
- In the past, this term was a taboo for seeking medical treatment, traveling, or taking up an official post.
- Month Sha (Yuè Shà)
- An unlucky star of the monthly cycle, traditionally avoided for planting, livestock rearing, construction, and marriage.
- Yuè Xū (Void Moon)
- An inauspicious star in traditional Chinese almanacs, indicating days to avoid opening warehouses, receiving money, or engaging in commerce.
- Yue Hai (Monthly Harm)
- On a day when the Earthly Branch of the day clashes harmfully with the Earthly Branch of the month, traditional taboos advised against praying for blessings, seeking progeny, or taking up a new post.
- Yue Xing
- When the day's Earthly Branch clashes in a 'punishment' relationship with the month's Earthly Branch, traditionally avoided for lawsuits, taking up office, and marriage.
- Yueyan
- Yueyan is one of the major monthly inauspicious factors; traditionally, long-distance travel, marriage, and relocation were forbidden on this day.
- Yan Dui
- The day directly opposite the monthly Yin Sha (Yan), traditionally also avoided for marriage and long-distance travel.
- Month's Establishing Branch
- The day's Earthly Branch is the same as that month's Month's Establishing Branch, making it an 'Establishing Day' in the Jianchu system. In the old days, breaking ground and opening granaries were taboo.
- Month Breaker (Yuè Pò)
- The day when the earthly branch of the day clashes with the month's establishment, making it the most inauspicious day of the month. Traditionally, it is considered suitable only for demolishing old buildings or walls, and not for other activities.
- Zhaoyao (Shaking)
- An old taboo against boating, crossing water, or fishing.
- Dashi
- Traditionally, it was taboo to dispatch troops, marry, or break ground.
- Dabai
- In traditional Chinese calendar systems, Dabai is an inauspicious star often paired with or occurring on the same day as Dashi (Great Time), intensifying its negative influence. It was historically avoided for military deployments, business openings, and marriages.
- Xianchi
- Also called the Peach Blossom Sha, it was traditionally avoided for marriage, long journeys, and taking up an official post.
- Xiaoshi (Lesser Hour)
- An inauspicious deity grouped with Dashi (Greater Hour); traditionally avoided for travel and marriage.
- Zai Sha (Disaster Sha)
- One of the Three Sha; traditionally avoided for groundbreaking, construction, or starting a new post.
- Calamity Sha (Jié Shà)
- One of the 'Three Sha,' traditionally avoided for travel, weddings, and construction.
- Tianhuo (Heavenly Fire)
- Traditionally, it was taboo to thatch roofs, repair stoves, or light fires.
- Earth Fire
- In old times, it was avoided for planting, construction, and breaking ground.
- Nine Pitfalls (Jiǔ Kǎn)
- In traditional almanacs, an inauspicious star related to water; avoid taking boats, crossing water, building dikes, or releasing water.
- Nine Scorched (Jiǔ Jiāo)
- A sha, grouped with Nine Pit (Jiǔ Kǎn), traditionally inauspicious for planting, construction, and metalworking.
- Jiukong
- Derived from the concept of 'Kongwang' (emptiness and loss), this day is traditionally avoided for opening granaries, receiving wealth, or taking in new members.
- Grand Sha (Dà Shà)
- A term for a powerful malevolent star in old Chinese almanacs, indicating a day inauspicious for military campaigns, groundbreaking, or weddings.
- Tianzei (Heavenly Thief)
- In old almanacs, a day considered inauspicious for opening granaries, making expenditures, or long journeys due to the fear of theft.
- Heavenly Official
- A traditional taboo day for taking office, meeting superiors, and engaging in litigation.
- Earth Residence (Tǔ Fǔ)
- The abode of the Earth God, traditionally a day to avoid breaking ground, digging wells, or repairing walls.
- Earth Talisman (Tǔ Fú)
- A land deity akin to Tǔ Fǔ, traditionally taboos for earth-breaking, ground-opening, and construction.
- Dì Náng (Earth Sack)
- A traditional taboo day for earthworks, well-digging, canal construction, and wall repairs.
- Wangwang
- Derived from the idea of 'going without returning,' it was traditionally avoided for travel, assuming office, marriage, and relocation.
- Four Clashes
- Auspicious days unique to each of the four seasons; traditionally forbidden for military expeditions, marriages, and construction.
- Sì Fèi (Four Waste)
- Ganzhi days where the seasonal element is in the 'imprisoned/dead' state; traditionally considered powerless, unsuitable for opening businesses or marriages.
- Four Consumptions (Sì Hào)
- The days of loss in each of the four seasons; traditionally, opening granaries and accepting wealth were forbidden on these days.
- Four Exhaustions (sì qióng)
- Inauspicious days at the end of each season, traditionally avoided for weddings, travel, and opening businesses.
- Wu Mu (Five Tombs)
- A day when the Five Elements are 'in the tomb'; traditionally avoided for groundbreaking, burial, and business openings.
- Bazhuan
- A group of days where the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches belong to the same element, traditionally avoided for marriage due to fears of marital discord.
- Guchen (Solitary Star)
- Derived from 'solitary/alone,' traditionally considered inauspicious for marriage and forming alliances.
- Sān Sāng (Three Funerals)
- Traditionally, it was an inauspicious day to hold funerals, visit the sick, or conduct burials.
- Yin Cuo (Yin-Yang Mismatch)
- A day when yin and yang forces cross or clash; traditionally considered inauspicious for marriage.
- Yang Cuo (Yang Error)
- Opposite of Yin Cuo, traditionally also considered inauspicious for marriage.
- Water-Dragon Encounter (Chù Shuǐ Lóng)
- A taboo day for boating, crossing water, and fishing.
- Gui Ku (Ghost Cry)
- A day traditionally avoided for funerals and night travel.
- Tiangou (Sky Dog)
- Derived from the concept of 'Tiangou descending to devour offerings,' this is traditionally an inauspicious day specifically for avoiding sacrificial rites and prayers, as it is believed the offerings will be consumed by Tiangou first.