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2027, the Ding-Wei (丁未) year of the Goat
In Zi Wei Dou Shu a year matters through two things: its heavenly stem, which transforms four stars, and its earthly branch, which marks the palace the year passes through in each chart.
| Stem and branch | Ding-Wei (丁未) |
|---|---|
| Animal and element | Goat · Fire |
| Lunar New Year | February 6, 2027 |
| Last day | January 25, 2028 |
| Start of Spring | February 4, 2027 |
The four transformations of 2027
The stem Ding sends the four transformations to these stars. Find them in your chart: the palaces they sit in are where this year’s themes gather.
- Tai Yin · Prosperity
- Prosperity (Hua Lu) marks where things flow easily: opportunity, goodwill and resources.
- Tian Tong · Authority
- Authority (Hua Quan) marks where you take charge: responsibility, drive and influence.
- Tian Ji · Recognition
- Recognition (Hua Ke) marks where grace and reputation gather: learning, credibility, helpful people.
- Ju Men · Obstruction
- Obstruction (Hua Ji) marks a recurring point of friction, not a misfortune: where patience and practice turn it into depth.
The palace of the year
The branch of 2027 is Wei. Whichever of your twelve palaces sits on Wei is the year’s palace: the part of life that tends to come forward this year.
Born in January or February?
Zi Wei Dou Shu changes year at Lunar New Year, February 6, 2027. Bazi changes at Start of Spring, February 4, 2027. Between the two, the systems place a birth in different years.