乙 卯

The 乙卯 (Yi Mao) Day Pillar

Yin Wood over Rabbit (Wood)

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 乙卯, here's what the app reads in it.

What you sit on: your day pillar

A hedge in full bloom

Picture a whole hedge of flowers in full April bloom. The Rabbit is the same soft Wood as you. It holds only the Friend, the star of self-reliance and loyal companions. The stage is Prime, the busy middle of life. You also sit on your Prosperity, an old sign of a steady livelihood you earn yourself. In plain words: you tend to stand on your own two feet. This is your partner's seat too. A partner tends to feel like a close friend. Two vines need some space so they don't tangle.

You tend to be gentle but self-reliant, and you earn your own way.

Palaces

Methods for calculating the palaces vary between schools.

Life palace

Water through green valleys

Spring rain fills a wide stream that waters every field it passes. Here the Life Palace is Yin Wood over the Rabbit, named Water of the Great Stream. It often suggests liveliness and growth, a path that feeds many things along the way.

Your life tends to keep flowing and helping things grow around you.

Conception palace

A garden of young shoots

Soft Yin Wood sits over the Rabbit, more spring wood, like a garden full of new shoots. Its old name is Water of the Great Stream, a strong current that keeps things green. In the old view this seed means a gentle start with plenty of life in it.

Gentle and lively from the start, you tend to bloom quickly with a little care.

Na Yin

大溪水 Great stream water

Great torrent: force, movement and change.

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.

A 乙卯 day for each Day Master

甲 Yang Wood

A crowded room

Lots of people and lots of wants fill the day, all pulling for a share.

Good for

  • Team games
  • Group chores
More aligned
Group effort tends to get big things done today, so join in.
More demanding
Money may slip out to others, so keep your wallet and plans close.

乙 Yin Wood

Among your own

Strong and steady, today surrounds you with people much like you.

Good for

  • Seeing old friends
  • Working at your own pace
More aligned
Confidence tends to run high, so take the lead on a project of your own.
More demanding
Stubbornness may creep in, so listen once before you decide.

丙 Yang Fire

Being looked after

Care, comfort and gentle lessons surround the day.

Good for

  • Visiting a parent or elder
  • A restful afternoon
More aligned
Kindness tends to come your way; accept it.
More demanding
Too much comfort may slow you; do one task before resting.

丁 Yin Fire

Alone with your thoughts

Intuition and odd interests take the lead in a quiet, inward day.

Good for

  • Writing in a journal
  • A walk on your own
More aligned
Quiet insight tends to guide you well today.
More demanding
Too much time alone may weigh on you; call a friend.

戊 Yang Earth

By the book

Proper steps and good manners matter more than usual today.

Good for

  • Official errands
  • Polite conversations
More aligned
When this day helps your chart, you're trusted and things move by the rules.
More demanding
When it weighs, red tape may frustrate you; bring every paper and keep calm.

己 Yin Earth

A demanding day

Pressure comes from several sides today, so pace and priorities matter.

Good for

  • Finishing urgent tasks
  • Saying no clearly
More aligned
Rise to the challenge; you can show real grit today.
More demanding
Keep plans light, and don't pick fights with demanding people.

庚 Yang Metal

Counting the change

Money and commitments fill the day, the steady kind, earned bit by bit.

Good for

  • Balancing accounts
  • Settling small debts
More aligned
Patient work with money today tends to bring a fair return.
More demanding
Don't promise more than you can keep, at home or with money.

辛 Yin Metal

Hold the purse

Money chances seem to be everywhere, and they keep tugging at your plans.

Good for

  • Window shopping only
  • Keeping to a budget
More aligned
A small, clear chance could pay off if you keep it small.
More demanding
Say no to tempting offers and keep your cash in your pocket.

壬 Yang Water

The red pen

A red pen hovering over someone else's work: clever ideas and frank opinions run strong.

Good for

  • Editing or reviewing
  • Creative writing
More aligned
Your wit and eye for flaws can improve something and win helpful allies.
More demanding
Criticism may cut deeper than you mean, so praise first, then suggest.

癸 Yin Water

A gentle, creative day

The day leans toward pleasure, learning and gentle creativity.

Good for

  • Hobbies and crafts
  • A lesson or workshop
More aligned
What you enjoy today tends to bring good results and good company.
More demanding
Leisure may stretch too long, so keep one small duty in view.

The six 乙 day pillars