1783 May - Ding Si Month

The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches for 5/1783 are determined by solar terms: May 6 (Start of Summer). Before May 6 (Start of Summer), it is 丙辰 (Bing Chen), May 6, and after May 6, it is 丁巳 (Ding Si). 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.

5/1783 has 2 solar term(s):Start of Summer (May 6), Grain Buds (May 21). 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 5/1783 areNorth One White (Greedy Wolf, governing Career, Relationships, Romance, Wealth), Southeast Four Green (Literary Melody, governing Education, Wisdom, Literature, Arts), Northwest Six White (Military Melody, governing Power, Career, Travel, Business), Northeast Eight White (Left Assistant, governing Wealth, Property, Prosperity, Celebration), South Nine Purple (Right Assistant, governing Celebration, Marriage, Romance, Popularity). These directions are suitable for important activities, work, study, etc., helping to enhance fortune.

The inauspicious directions to note in 5/1783 areSouthwest Two Black, East Three Jade, Center Five Yellow, West Seven Red. 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.