The art of selecting the right day for important events — moving, marrying, starting a business, or even your first day at a new job.
Ze Ri (择日), or date selection, is a specialized branch of Chinese metaphysics. The energy of each day is different — doing the right thing on the wrong day is like planting seeds in winter.
Every day has a unique combination of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. Some combinations support certain activities and clash with others. A wedding on an Auspicious Day increases harmony. A business launch on a bad day faces unnecessary obstacles.
| Day Characteristic | Good For | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Day of success (成日) | Weddings, moving, opening business | Funerals, demolition |
| Day of stability (定日) | Signing contracts, foundation laying | Travel, risky ventures |
| Day of opening (开日) | Grand openings, new projects | Burials, major renovations |
| Day of danger (危日) | Nothing major | Avoid important events |
| Day of destruction (破日) | Destruction (demolition, debt collection) | Everything else |
Never schedule an important event on a day that clashes with your Chinese zodiac sign: