Sometimse, timing is everything.

Our Chinese ancestors believed that there is a perfect time to perform a particular activity by building on the foundational theory that gave rise to BaZi and FengShui. Through the observation of the laws of nature and astronomy, people in ancient China derived a system where they were able to pin-point certain days of the year where events somehow are able to proceed extremely smoothly in order to kick-off an important life event successfully and in good spirits.

There are several techniques for auspicious date selection. The most common ones are:

• 万年通书: The Tong Shu
• 八门吉凶法: Using Qi Men Dun Jia
• 日时捷法: Assessing individual day and time
• 大黄道择日: Using the ecliptic to select dates

The principles for auspicious date selection (择日) reflect our ancestors belief of ‘unison with the Heavens’:

• 以天时相应: Avoiding bad weather, which directly affects our mood.
• 讲究地理: Geographical conditions, especially with the belief that you shouldn’t do renovations in the sector where the Grand Duke is commonly known as 太岁头上动土。
• 人和为重: Establishing good relations with other people on that important day and ensuring a positive atmosphere.
• 契合五行: To have one’s BaZi chart in tune with the date’s elements