Today’s date is December 17, 2024, in the Gregorian calendar and November 17, in the Lunar calendar, the year of the Yang Dragon. In terms of stem-branch, today is the day of the Yin Mao month of the Bing Zi, aiming at the Ngoc Duong Huang Dao day.
Today is a day when the Heavenly Stem and the Earthly Branch are in harmony and in the same extreme, leading to disharmony and pushing each other, which is not favorable for big things. Therefore, everyone needs to pay attention.
**Compatible ages today:**
– Compatible ages: Hexagram: Dog. Three harmonies: Pig, Goat.
– Clashing ages: Tan Suu, Tan Mui, Dinh Dau, Ky Dau.
**Things to do and avoid:**
It is recommended to build a house, get married, inaugurate a new business, travel abroad, dig a well, open a canal, and do irrigation today. It is advised to avoid bed-related activities such as bed-making and boat riding.
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Be cautious in your endeavors today
**Auspicious and inauspicious hours today:**
Auspicious hours:
– Hour of the Rat (11 PM – 1 AM): Zi Si. All things are favorable.
– Hour of the Tiger (3 AM – 5 AM): Yin Chen. Good for all things, topping the chart among the auspicious hours.
– Hour of the Rabbit (5 AM – 7 AM): Mao Yin. Beneficial for meeting dignitaries and promotions.
– Hour of the Horse (11 AM – 1 PM): Wu Qu. Favorable for weddings.
– Hour of the Goat (1 PM – 3 PM): Wei Wu. Smooth sailing in all matters.
– Hour of the Rooster (5 PM – 7 PM): You Si. Good for all matters except those related to mud and kitchen. Excellent for paperwork, official documents, and academic endeavors.
Inauspicious hours:
– Hour of the Ox (1 AM – 3 AM): Chou Shen. Highly inauspicious for moving houses, building houses, and funerals.
– Hour of the Dragon (7 AM – 9 AM): Chen Shu. Inauspicious for lawsuits.
– Hour of the Snake (9 AM – 11 AM): Si Shen. Inauspicious for arguments and lawsuits.
– Hour of the Monkey (3 PM – 5 PM): Shen Shi. Inauspicious for all matters except hunting and religious rituals.
– Hour of the Dog (7 PM – 9 PM): Xu Du. All matters are unfavorable except for subduing ghosts and gods (in religious beliefs and superstitions).
– Hour of the Pig (9 PM – 11 PM): Hai Zhong. Inauspicious for lawsuits, communication, and interactions with authorities.
**Travel directions today:**
Auspicious directions for travel:
– Happiness God: Northwest.
– God of Wealth: Southeast.
– Crane God: East.
Auspicious hours for travel:
1. Hour of the Rat (11 PM – 1 AM): Liu Nian. Difficult to achieve desired goals. Beware of gossip and slander. Matters related to paperwork, government, and legal issues should be handled slowly and calmly.
2. Hour of the Ox (1 AM – 3 AM): Chi Kou. Prone to conflicts and disharmony, as well as arguments. It is advisable to postpone travel during this hour.
3. Hour of the Tiger (3 AM – 5 AM): Xiao Ge. Auspicious for travel, bringing good luck. Grand openings, trading, and transactions are profitable. Smooth and harmonious progress in all endeavors.
4. Hour of the Rabbit (5 AM – 7 AM): Jue Luo. Not favorable for seeking financial gains. Travel may encounter obstacles and require offerings to spirits to pass through.
5. Hour of the Dragon (7 AM – 9 AM): Da An. Seek financial gains by traveling West or South. Peaceful journey. Smooth sailing in all undertakings.
6. Hour of the Snake (9 AM – 11 AM): Su Yi. Happiness is approaching. Seek financial gains by traveling South. Peaceful journey. The beginning of this hour is more favorable than the end.
7. Hour of the Horse (11 AM – 1 PM): Liu Nian. Difficult to achieve desired goals. Beware of gossip and slander. Matters related to paperwork, government, and legal issues should be handled slowly and calmly.
8. Hour of the Goat (1 PM – 3 PM): Chi Kou. Prone to conflicts and disharmony, as well as arguments. It is advisable to postpone travel during this hour.
9. Hour of the Monkey (3 PM – 5 PM): Xiao Ge. Auspicious for travel, bringing good luck. Grand openings, trading, and transactions are profitable. Smooth and harmonious progress in all endeavors.
10. Hour of the Rooster (5 PM – 7 PM): Jue Luo. Not favorable for seeking financial gains. Travel may encounter obstacles and require offerings to spirits to pass through.
11. Hour of the Dog (7 PM – 9 PM): Da An. Seek financial gains by traveling West or South. Peaceful journey. Smooth sailing in all undertakings.
12. Hour of the Pig (9 PM – 11 PM): Su Yi. Happiness is approaching. Seek financial gains by traveling South. Peaceful journey. The beginning of this hour is more favorable than the end.
*Reference for divination
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