Gapsul Day Pillar Ep.12: 2026 Monthly Flow

3-minute read · May 3, 2026

Gapsul (甲戌) is the 11th day pillar in the 60 Jiazi cycle, combining the heavenly stem 甲 with the earthly branch 戌. Its image is a large tree standing on dry earth: strong principles, long-range endurance, and a tendency for emotional dryness in close relationships.

Many readings reduce Gapsul to “stubborn and principled.” That is too flat. The better question is: when should Gapsul protect a standard, and when should it soften for the relationship? In 2026, that balance matters more than raw willpower.

Gapsul Day Pillar in 3 Lines

Gapsul combines 甲’s growth force with 戌’s storage, dryness, and boundary energy.
Its strengths are standards, responsibility, and persistence. Its risks are dry expression and rigidity.
In 2026, the priority is not fast expansion. It is rule-setting, relationship temperature control, and contract clarity.

Multi Fortune Data: Gapsul Dates in 2026

According to the Multi Fortune 5-engine calculation, Gapsul appears 6 times in 2026: 2026-03-01, 2026-04-30, 2026-06-29, 2026-08-28, 2026-10-27, and 2026-12-26. These dates are useful checkpoints for observing Gapsul energy or reviewing major decisions.

2026 Monthly Flow

Month	Flow	Practical move
January	Reset standards	Clean up existing promises before making new ones
February	Relationship fatigue appears	Do not go silent; clarify terms
March	First Gapsul return	Write down long-term goals
April	Second Gapsul return	Review contracts, costs, and responsibility lines
May	Verification over speed	Use checklists instead of emotional decisions
June	Third Gapsul return	Adjust collaboration structure
July	Relationship heat rises	Watch sharp wording
August	Fourth Gapsul return	Check sustainability over visible results
September	Responsibilities increase	Do not carry everything alone
October	Fifth Gapsul return	Use conservative money and schedule planning
November	Recovery and cleanup	Resolve old misunderstandings
December	Sixth Gapsul return	Set next year’s standards

How the 12 Hour-Pillar Combinations Change Gapsul

The 12 hour-pillar combinations for Gapsul are calculated as Gapja, Eulchuk, Byungin, Jeongmyo, Mujin, Gisa, Gyeongo, Sinmi, Imsin, Gyeyu, Gapsul, and Eulhae. Zi and Chuk hours strengthen realism and calculation. In and Myo hours bring expression and momentum. Jin and Sa hours add responsibility and operational weight. O and Mi hours make relationship temperature and pride management central. Sin and Yu hours sharpen judgment, while Sul and Hae hours strengthen personal standards and require care against isolation.

Strengths and Risks

Area	Gapsul strength	Watch point
Work	Sets standards and endures long cycles	May adapt too slowly
Relationships	Strong sense of responsibility	Expression can become dry
Money	Good at conservative judgment	May underestimate opportunity cost
Health	Can maintain routines	Needs tension and digestion care

Top 3 Compatible and Cautionary Pillars

Based on Multi Fortune’s internal Saju engine calculation, the top compatible pillars for Gapsul are Gimyo (+8), Gisa (+5), and Gihae (+5). Gimyo is the strongest because it combines the 甲己 heavenly-stem union with the 戌卯 earthly-branch harmony.

The top cautionary pillars are Gyeongjin (-8), Mujin (-5), and Imjin (-5). Gyeongjin is especially sharp because it combines the 甲庚 heavenly-stem clash with the 戌辰 earthly-branch clash. In teamwork, define authority and responsibility in writing.