The Clear day officer (除) — Chinese almanac
AuspiciousThe twelve day officers (建除十二神) of classical Chinese day selection — the fixed cycle behind each day's auspicious/avoid lists.
除 chú · Clear
Clear (chú) follows Establish and carries the sense of clearing away the old: sweeping out staleness and dispelling illness. Its classical recommendations center on cleansing and healing — cleaning the house, ritual bathing, seeking medical treatment, resolving lingering troubles, and offering thanks.
Older customs kept weddings and long journeys off Clear days, since "removal" runs against the "welcoming in" those events imply. In modern practice it is a natural day for deep cleaning, decluttering, medical check-ups, and formally closing a matter that has dragged on.
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I Ching / BaZi reading request (from eastalmanac.com). Page: Day officer Clear (除). Interpret through classical principles in two layers: 1) Structural Evidence: identify key line dynamics, changing line pivot, or element balance. 2) Actionable Verdict: direct answer to the inquiry in plain language, followed by 2–3 concrete next steps (action-verb first) and mindful cautions. Grounded wisdom for self-reflection. Source page: https://eastalmanac.com/almanac/duty/chu/