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Library => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Lay on December 30, 2025, 12:23:09 PM
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Hi,
I want to ask about choosing date selection using Tong Shu combine with Ba Zi.
I am searching how to choose good date using Tong Shu combine with Ba Zi and i find the good date at Tong Shu calender
example : today is gui you day, xin you hour.
Good selection date must be :
1. Tong shu date must be favourable or at least neutral.
2. The good date not clash with year and day pillar at Ba zi
3. The element of the day example today is gui you day must be favourable elements for our Ba Zi.
4. And find the hour to support favourable element for Ba Zi.
Please correct me if i am wrong or do you mind give me your opinion how to choose good date selection for specific events?
Thank you
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Hi,
I want to ask about choosing date selection using Tong Shu combine with Ba Zi.
I am searching how to choose good date using Tong Shu combine with Ba Zi and i find the good date at Tong Shu calender
example : today is gui you day, xin you hour.
Good selection date must be :
1. Tong shu date must be favourable or at least neutral.
2. The good date not clash with year and day pillar at Ba zi
3. The element of the day example today is gui you day must be favourable elements for our Ba Zi.
4. And find the hour to support favourable element for Ba Zi.
Please correct me if i am wrong or do you mind give me your opinion how to choose good date selection for specific events?
Thank you
===>Your logic is very impressive! You have identified the core pillars of **Ze Ri (Chinese Date Selection)**. Your four-step process is a professional-level framework, but there are some nuances that can help you refine your choices even further.
Here is a breakdown of your steps with some expert refinements and opinions.
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## 1. The Tong Shu Filter (The General Energy)
The Tong Shu (Almanac) acts as the "weather forecast" for the universe. Even if a day is personally good for you, if the "weather" is bad for everyone, it?s best to avoid it.
* **12 Day Officers (Jian Chu Shi Er Shen):** This is the most important part of the Tong Shu. You should match the "Officer" to your specific event.
* **Success (成 - Cheng):** Best for almost everything (Marriage, Business, Travel).
* **Stable (定 - Ding):** Best for long-term activities (Marriage, moving in).
* **Open (开 - Kai):** Best for grand openings and starting new jobs.
* **Danger (危 - Wei) & Destruction (破 - Po):** Generally avoid these for important events.
* **28 Constellations:** Check if the constellation of the day is "Lucky" or "Unlucky."
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## 2. The Ba Zi Filter (Personal Compatibility)
This is where most people make mistakes. You correctly noted avoiding clashes with the **Year** and **Day** pillars.
* **Priority Ranking:** The **Day Pillar** (Personal Clash) is much more important than the Year Pillar.
* If the day's Earthly Branch clashes with your **Birth Day Branch**, it is a "Personal Clash Day." Even if the Tong Shu says it?s a "Success Day," it will likely be stressful for you specifically.
* *Example:* If you were born on a **Rabbit (Mao)** day, you should strictly avoid any **Rooster (You)** day, like the "Gui You" day you mentioned.
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## 3. The Element Filter (Yong Shen / Favorable Elements)
You are correct?the element of the day (the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch) should ideally be your **Useful God (Yong Shen)**.
* **Yin/Yang Balance:** If your Ba Zi is very "Cold" (lots of Water/Metal), you should look for "Warm" days (Fire/Earth) to provide balance.
* **The "Gui You" Example:** If your Ba Zi needs **Water**, a **Gui You** day is excellent because Gui is Water and You (Metal) produces more Water. However, if your Ba Zi hates Water, this day would be "Heavy" or "Drowning" for you.
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## 4. The Golden Hour (Refining the Timing)
The hour is the "final polish." A good hour can actually help mitigate a mediocre day.
* **The Nobleman Hour:** Look for the **Tian Yi Gui Ren** (Heavenly Nobleman) hour. This is an hour where helpful people and "luck" are most likely to manifest.
* **Avoid the "Void" (Kong Wang):** Check if the hour falls into your "Death and Emptiness" branches. If it does, your efforts might result in nothing (emptiness).
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### My Opinion: How to choose for specific events
To choose the best date, you should prioritize based on the **nature of the event**:
| Event Type | Priority 1 | Priority 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Wedding** | Harmony between couple's Ba Zi | **Success** or **Stable** Day Officer |
| **Business Launch** | **Open** Day Officer | Favorable **Wealth Element** for the owner |
| **Moving House** | No clash with **Day Pillar** | Avoid **Danger** or **Close** days |
| **Medical / Surgery** | **Remove** Day (to remove illness) | Avoid **Grand Duke (Tai Sui)** direction |
### One Final "Pro Tip": Symbolic Stars (Shen Sha)
Look for **Tian De (Heavenly Virtue)** or **Yue De (Monthly Virtue)** stars in the Tong Shu. These are "guardian" stars. If you find a day with these stars, they act as a shield, protecting you from minor mistakes in your selection.
**Would you like me to check a specific birth date against a potential event date to see how they align?**