1996 Apr - Ren Chen Month

The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches for 4/1996 are determined by solar terms: Apr 4 (Pure Brightness). Before Apr 4 (Pure Brightness), it is 辛卯 (Xin Mao), Apr 4, and after Apr 4, it is 壬辰 (Ren Chen). 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.

4/1996 has 2 solar term(s):Pure Brightness (Apr 4), Grain Rain (Apr 20). 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 4/1996 areSouthwest Four Green (Literary Melody, governing Education, Wisdom, Literature, Arts), Southeast Six White (Military Melody, governing Power, Career, Travel, Business), Northwest Eight White (Left Assistant, governing Wealth, Property, Prosperity, Celebration), West Nine Purple (Right Assistant, governing Celebration, Marriage, Romance, Popularity), Northeast One White (Greedy Wolf, governing Career, Relationships, Romance, Wealth). These directions are suitable for important activities, work, study, etc., helping to enhance fortune.

The inauspicious directions to note in 4/1996 areNorth Three Jade, East Five Yellow, Center Seven Red, South Two Black. 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.