Lunar 2026 · 3rd Month, 20th Day (三月二十)
立夏 · Start of Summer (since 2026-05-05)
Year
丙
Yang Fire
午
Horse
Month
癸
Yin Water
巳
Snake
Day
庚
Yang Metal
辰
Dragon
Hexagram 11 · 泰 — Peace
Upper ☷ 坤 (Earth)
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Lower ☰ 乾 (Heaven)
23:00–01:00
子时
丙子 · Rat
颐 — Nourishment
Hex 27
天牢 Heavenly Jail
01:00–03:00
丑时
丁丑 · Ox
随 — Following
Hex 17
玄武 Black Tortoise
03:00–05:00
寅时
戊寅 · Tiger
丰 — Abundance
Hex 55
司命 Life Governor
05:00–07:00
卯时
己卯 · Rabbit
节 — Limitation
Hex 60
勾陈 Grappling Hook
07:00–09:00
辰时
庚辰 · Dragon
泰 — Peace
Hex 11
青龙 Green Dragon
09:00–11:00
巳时
辛巳 · Snake
大有 — Great Possession
Hex 14
明堂 Bright Hall
11:00–13:00
午时
壬午 · Horse
巽 — The Gentle
Hex 57
天刑 Heavenly Punishment
13:00–15:00
未时
癸未 · Goat
困 — Oppression
Hex 47
朱雀 Red Phoenix
15:00–17:00
申时
甲申 · Monkey
未济 — Before Completion
Hex 64
金匮 Golden Lock
17:00–19:00
酉时
乙酉 · Rooster
遁 — Retreat
Hex 33
宝光 Precious Light
19:00–21:00
戌时
丙戌 · Dog
艮 — Keeping Still
Hex 52
白虎 White Tiger
21:00–23:00
亥时
丁亥 · Pig
豫 — Enthusiasm
Hex 16
玉堂 Jade Hall
闭 Day Officer
Close
mixed
Auspicious for
- Sealing and storing
- Burial rites
- Rest
Avoid
- Weddings
- Business openings
- Travel
箕
Jī
Basket
凶 Inauspicious
青龙 · Eastern Azure Dragon
Auspicious for
- Ceremonies & worship
Avoid
- Marriage
- Travel
- Groundbreaking
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Daily Wisdom
Heaven and Earth in Harmony
This is a day of profound balance, where the cosmic order finds its natural rhythm. Earth over Heaven - the gentle, receptive force of Kun cradles the dynamic creative power of Qian below. When heaven willingly positions itself beneath earth, we witness the fundamental principle of peace and prosperity taking hold.
The metal dragon day pillar carries the strength of refined determination, while spring's final month transitions into the full flowering of early summer. Water snake energy in this month speaks to deep intuitive currents moving beneath the surface of new growth. The Year of the Fire Horse continues to provide the backdrop of passionate forward momentum, but today that drive finds its perfect counterbalance in grounded wisdom.
This is a day for allowing natural hierarchies to establish themselves without force. Like a master gardener who knows when to step back and let the earth do its work, today calls for the confidence to receive rather than push. The Close day officer suggests this is not a time for new initiations, but rather for consolidating what has already been set in motion. There is power in containment, strength in holding space for others to rise.
The hexagram of Peace teaches us that true prosperity comes not from conquest but from the willing cooperation between complementary forces. Heaven's creative fire burning beneath earth's nurturing stability creates the conditions where everything can flourish according to its nature.
Imagine a skilled conductor who has trained the orchestra so well that now they barely need to lift their baton - the musicians play in perfect harmony, each contributing their unique voice to a symphony that seems to conduct itself.
In stillness, all things find their proper place.