Today, we also establish it in the same way as the eight characters
Every day has its own the day pillar of the day (日辰). Using the same method as establishing the natal chart's day pillar, today also has one heavenly stem and one earthly branch attached. Today's fortune is about comparing those two characters to the natal chart.
The base score is 50 points. Items below are added and subtracted, and finally, it is confined between 5 points and 98 points — we do not mention 0 points or 100 points.
① Is today's energy what I need?
This is the most significant position. We check whether today's energy corresponds to the 'energy needed right now' determined by the balancing element.
| Today's energy is | Addition/Subtraction |
|---|---|
| The energy needed right now | +20 |
| It generates the needed energy | +10 |
| It suppresses the needed energy | -12 |
| It pushes more on the already overflowing side | -20 |
② The relationship between today's heavenly stem and the day stem
The supporting and opposing relationships of the five elements are applied directly between the day stem and today's heavenly stem.
| Relationship | Addition/Subtraction |
|---|---|
| Today generates me | +6 |
| Today and I are the same energy | +4 |
| I suppress today | +3 |
| I flow out with today | -2 |
| Today suppresses me | -8 |
③ Today's earthly branch meets the natal chart's earthly branches
Today's earthly branch is compared to the natal chart's earthly branches. The relationship table itself is in earthly branch relations.
| Relationship | Addition/Subtraction |
|---|---|
| triad (三合) | +6 |
| six harmony (六合) | +6 |
| half triad (半合) | +3 |
| quiet discord (怨嗔) | -3 |
| clash (沖) | -7 |
When there are multiple pillars, multiple relationships arise. All are added, but this entire item is confined to ±12 points — this is to prevent a single earthly branch relationship from determining the entire day.
④ Correction Based on Strength
Even with the same energy, the meaning differs for a strong day pillar and a weak day pillar. Therefore, we make one last adjustment.
| Situation | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Weak day pillar but today supports them | +5 |
| Strong day pillar but today appropriately reduces the burden | +4 |
| Strong day pillar but today thickens the support | -4 |
| Weak day pillar but today adds to the burden | -4 |
Scores by Grade and Area
The total score is divided into five grades.
| Score | Grade |
|---|---|
| 80 points or more | Great Luck (大吉) |
| 65 points or more | Luck (吉) |
| 45 points or more | Average (平) |
| 30 points or more | Caution (注意) |
| 0 points or more | Be Careful (操心) |
The four areas of wealth, love, career, and health inherit 60% of the total score, while the rest is divided according to the Ten Gods and earthly branch relationships relevant to those areas. Therefore, even if the total score is the same, the numbers by area differ from person to person.