1717 Oct - Geng Xu Month

The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches for 10/1717 are determined by solar terms: Oct 8 (Cold Dew). Before Oct 8 (Cold Dew), it is 己酉 (Ji You), Oct 8, and after Oct 8, it is 庚戌 (Geng Xu). In BaZi astrology, the monthly pillar's stems and branches are strictly divided by solar terms rather than Gregorian or lunar calendar months. This is because solar terms reflect the sun's position on the ecliptic, more accurately representing the changes in yin-yang and five elements.

10/1717 has 2 solar term(s):Cold Dew (Oct 8), Frost Descent (Oct 23). Solar terms are important nodes of the sun's movement on the ecliptic and are used in BaZi astrology to define monthly pillar boundaries.

The most auspicious directions in 10/1717 areSouthwest Six White (Military Melody, governing Power, Career, Travel, Business), Southeast Eight White (Left Assistant, governing Wealth, Property, Prosperity, Celebration), Center Nine Purple (Right Assistant, governing Celebration, Marriage, Romance, Popularity), Northwest One White (Greedy Wolf, governing Career, Relationships, Romance, Wealth), South Four Green (Literary Melody, governing Education, Wisdom, Literature, Arts). These directions are suitable for important activities, work, study, etc., helping to enhance fortune.

The inauspicious directions to note in 10/1717 areNorth Five Yellow, East Seven Red, West Two Black, Northeast Three Jade. Resolution methods: 1) Avoid important activities in these directions; 2) Keep these areas clean and bright; 3) Place protective items like copper gourds or Five Emperor Coins; 4) Perform good deeds to resolve negativity.

In BaZi astrology, monthly pillars are strictly divided by the twelve solar terms (Start of Spring, Awakening of Insects, Pure Brightness, Start of Summer, Grain in Ear, Minor Heat, Start of Autumn, White Dew, Cold Dew, Start of Winter, Major Snow, Minor Cold) rather than Gregorian or lunar calendar months. This is because solar terms reflect the sun's position on the ecliptic, more accurately representing the changes in yin-yang and five elements. For example, Start of Spring marks the beginning of the year and rising yang energy; Start of Autumn marks the beginning of autumn and growing yin energy. This division makes BaZi astrology more aligned with natural laws and predictions more accurate.