Your day pillar is the pair of characters for the day you were born: your Day Master on top, the branch it stands on below. If yours is 壬申, here's what the app reads in it.
What you sit on: your day pillar
A river born from a mountain spring
Think of a river bursting out of rock in early autumn. The Monkey is Metal, and Metal feeds Water at its source. Its main star is Indirect Resource, the star of intuition and self-taught skill. There's also a Friend, your own Water, and a little Seven Killings, the star of drive under pressure. The stage is Birth, a fresh spring that keeps on flowing. You also sit on the Study Hall, an old sign of a sharp, curious mind. This seat is your partner's place too. Traditionally it brings a partner who supports your plans.
You tend to be clever, restless and full of ideas, and you rarely run dry.
Why?
A river born from a mountain spring
You tend to be clever, restless and full of ideas, and you rarely run dry.
申 holds 庚, 壬, 戊: 偏印 Indirect Resource, 比肩 Friend, 七殺 Seven Killings for 壬. 壬 is at the 長生 (Birth) stage in 申. The Na Yin of 壬申 is 劍鋒金. For 壬, 申 carries 學堂 Study Hall. The day branch is the spouse palace; here it is the Resource element (it produces the Day Master).
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Palaces
Methods for calculating the palaces vary between schools.
Life palace
A blade on the whetstone
A good sword is sharpened with water until its edge shines. Your Life Palace sits on Yang Water over the Monkey, called Metal of the Sword's Edge. It traditionally suggests a sharp mind and a life that cuts cleanly toward its goals.
You tend to be quick and decisive, at your best when you have something to aim at.
Conception palace
A blade sharpened by water
Picture a sword on the whetstone, its edge cleaned with water. Old books call this Conception Palace Metal of the Sword's Edge. Here Yang Water flows over the Monkey's metal, a start that traditionally reads as quick, clear and decisive.
You tend to have a sharp mind and a clean way of cutting to the point.
Na Yin
劍鋒金 Sword-edge metal
A firm, decisive inheritance.
A poetic name for each of the sixty character pairs, like “Metal in the sea.” It's an image from the tradition, not a measure of strength.
Support and clear rules sit close together today, like a patient teacher with a checklist.
Good for
Asking an expert
Filling in forms
More aligned
Someone with experience tends to step in, so ask your question plainly and listen.
More demanding
Rules may feel stiff today; follow them now and question them later.
Why?
Good advice at hand
Support and clear rules sit close together today, like a patient teacher with a checklist.
壬 is Direct Resource (正印) for 乙: support, care and study. 申 holds 庚 (Direct Officer), 壬 (Direct Resource) and 戊 (Direct Wealth), led by Direct Officer (正官). 乙 is at the 胎 (seed) stage in 申. Stars switched on: the Nobleman (天乙貴人), a helpful person.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Pressure tends to push from outside today, while your mind stays sharp for study and figures.
Good for
Tackling the hardest task first
Studying for a test
More aligned
Pressure tends to bring out your best; take on the tough job.
More demanding
Things may push against you; slow down, double-check, and leave big moves for later.
Why?
Under a deadline
Pressure tends to push from outside today, while your mind stays sharp for study and figures.
壬 is 七殺 Seven Killings for the 丙 Day Master. The 申 Monkey branch's main role is 偏財 Indirect Wealth; hidden stems: 庚偏財 Indirect Wealth, 壬七殺 Seven Killings, 戊食神 Eating God. 丙 sits at 病 in 申: the slowing stage, lower in energy. 壬 clashes 丙 (Water striking Fire), adding pressure. It switches on the Academic Star (文昌), traditionally helping study and writing. Nayin: 劍鋒金.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Today pulls you toward a promise, a rule or a role, with money matters close behind.
Good for
A formal appointment
Settling an agreement
More aligned
A commitment made today tends to hold well; give your word with care.
More demanding
Obligations may tie your hands; read every condition before you agree.
Why?
Giving your word
Today pulls you toward a promise, a rule or a role, with money matters close behind.
壬 is 正官 Direct Officer for 丁 and combines with it (丁壬 combination), a bond of duty. 申 holds 庚 Direct Wealth, 壬 Direct Officer and 戊 Hurting Officer. 丁 is at the 沐浴 (cleansing) stage. 申 brings the 金輿 Golden Carriage star, traditionally comfort and good support.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Lively and on the move, this day brings chances to trade, learn and chat.
Good for
Errands and shopping
Studying for a test
More aligned
When this day helps your chart, small deals go your way and learning sticks easily.
More demanding
When it weighs, energy may dip and money can slip away; skip impulse buys.
Why?
Market stall
Lively and on the move, this day brings chances to trade, learn and chat.
壬 is Indirect Wealth (偏財) for 戊: opportunity, deals and movement. 申 holds 庚 Eating God (食神), 壬 Indirect Wealth (偏財), 戊 Friend (比肩). Its main role points to enjoyment, craft and ease. 戊 is at the 病 (Slowing) stage in 申. Stars: Academic Star (文昌). Nayin 劍鋒金.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Money matters come up, and a helpful person or a comfortable ride may smooth the way.
Good for
Sorting out bills
Asking a contact for help
More aligned
A steady deal or a fair payment tends to go through, so say yes to good help.
More demanding
Check the figures twice and keep strong opinions out of money talks.
Why?
Bills, with help
Money matters come up, and a helpful person or a comfortable ride may smooth the way.
壬 is 正財 Direct Wealth for 己. 申 holds 庚: 傷官 Hurting Officer, 壬: 正財 Direct Wealth, 戊: 劫財 Rob Wealth; its main role is 傷官 Hurting Officer. 己 is at the 沐浴 (Cleansing) stage in 申. 申 switches on 天乙貴人 Nobleman and 金輿 Golden Carriage for 己. Nayin 劍鋒金.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Your tongue is quick and your energy runs high, with others close at your side.
Good for
Giving a frank opinion
Teamwork on a project
More aligned
Speak up, because a clear idea said out loud can open a door.
More demanding
Count to three before a sharp remark, especially with someone above you.
Why?
Words come fast
Your tongue is quick and your energy runs high, with others close at your side.
壬 is 傷官 Hurting Officer for 辛: expression, wit and pushing against rules. 申 holds 庚劫財 Rob Wealth, 壬傷官 Hurting Officer and 戊正印 Direct Resource. 辛 is at the 帝旺 (peak) stage on 申, its strongest point in the cycle. Nayin 劍鋒金.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Two people bent over the same book: a day of peers, fresh starts and quiet learning.
Good for
A study session
Calling an old friend
More aligned
A friend's company and something new learned can give you a real lift.
More demanding
Too many opinions may crowd you, so keep your own pace and your own notes.
Why?
Study with a friend
Two people bent over the same book: a day of peers, fresh starts and quiet learning.
壬 is 比肩 Friend. 申's main stem 庚 is 偏印 Indirect Resource. It also hides 壬 Friend and 戊 Seven Killings. 壬 is at 長生, birth, in 申, and 申 switches on 學堂 Study Hall.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.
Peers and siblings crowd in today, while quiet support keeps you steady underneath.
Good for
Teamwork with friends
Visiting family
More aligned
Others pitch in, and you tend to get more done together than alone.
More demanding
Someone may lean on your money or time, so set a kind limit.
Why?
Sharing the load
Peers and siblings crowd in today, while quiet support keeps you steady underneath.
壬 is 劫財 Rob Wealth for 癸, the star of peers and competition. The main stem of 申 Monkey is 庚, 正印 Direct Resource. 癸 is at the 死 (stillness) stage here. Rob Wealth traditionally brings company along with competition for shared resources.
Traditional reading
It follows the traditional BaZi reading: what a practitioner reads in the pillar and in how it meets your chart.