Today is the 18th day of 11th month of the lunar calendar
And the third day of the Winter Solstice so far
Submitted to the power of the Heart (xin) constellation
Correlated with Monday, the moon, fox. . .
This constellation was the symbol of emperors and rulers
Because men are the heart (core) in the mid between Heaven
And Earth and rulers are the masters of their men.

Today is not a wise day to build; a great misfortune
Could be occurred; law cases result in imprisonment;
It is unfavorable to those who are in office; it presages
The necessity to sell one's properties. The children
Of a marriage contracted on this day will be afflicted.

The tutelary divinity sits in the clouds and has the ability
To transform peas into soldiers, signifying plural enemies.

Speaking from the point of today’s stellar indication,
Which emerges from the ancient Book of Rites (Li ji),
It is Fullness (man), meaning the Emperor on High (di)
Who fills the treasuries to the brim.
Organize wedding receptions; change one's residence;
Go on journeys -- all these will be fortunate.
But shun cutting, planting, or unstopping watercourses.
A good day for managing big events such as weddings,
Receptions, conferences, or some important meetings.
Not a day for menial tasks or jobs around the house –
There’re more pressing matters to be attended
To the third day of the Winter Solstice.

The First Half of the day under Earth

As the Triad (Tai xuan jing) suggests,
The sun is at a zenith to light up equally
The whole lot in all the four directions;
By a proper analogy, it's good using
Of the high noon to get to be a master
Of the current events.
The sun is at the center of the sky;—
This highly valued place of a leader
Fits in full the subject of this position.

The Second Half of the Day under Water

The moon is on the wane now. For this reason,
The light in the east is less bright tonight
Than it was in the west last night. The waning moon;—
With unmasking the corrupt officials
The ruler's glory mediately tarnished,
Starting to fade down in the people’s eyes.
As the saying runs, "The pitcher goes often to the well,
But is broken at last."