Haircut

In China, hair has long been associated with a person's life force, so the day for a haircut was chosen as carefully as for any other important matter. In the classical Chinese almanac, the Tong Shu, cutting or shaving the hair has its own line, alongside weddings and moving house. In our Chinese Fortune Calendar it is the second most popular query.

A good haircut is more than a nice result. A well-chosen day is believed to help you let go of what is unnecessary, renew yourself and become more attractive. An unfavourable day may bring a stylist's mistake, disappointment with the result or a dip in energy.

What the query covers:

• any haircut: short cuts, trims, a change of shape;
• cutting a fringe, trimming a beard or moustache, shaving the head;
• a child's first haircut;
• thinning and hot-scissor cuts;
• figuratively, any "trimming away of the excess" in your appearance.

When to use a different query:

• colouring, highlights, toning: "hair coloring";
• styling, hair treatments and scalp care: "visit to beautician" or "body care";
• removing body hair: "depilation";
• nails: "manicure".

How the Calendar rates the day. For a haircut the favourable Day Officers are Full, Control, Balance, Destruction and Remove. The unfavourable ones are Close, Danger, Open and Collect. Here is an interesting twist: stars that are negative for most activities, such as the Separating Day or Destruction in the Day, are good for a haircut. A haircut is literally a separation of the excess, so "cutting" energy works in your favour. The Flower of Romance and the Wizard of Love add attractiveness, while the Disease Star and the Death Angel weaken the day.

Tip. If you are getting a haircut before an important event, such as a date, an interview or a public talk, choose a day that suits both the haircut and the event. With the Personal Calendar connected, the Chinese Fortune Calendar takes your Bazi chart into account and shows the days that are good for you personally.