Chinese Lunar Calendar — 2026-01-22
Lunar 12th month, day 4 · Thu
Ganzhi Overview
- Year Pillar
乙巳
Wood Snake
- Month Pillar
己丑
Earth Ox
- Day Pillar
丙申
Fire Monkey
- Season：
- Winter
- Solar Term：
- 大寒· Major Cold (Da Han)since January 20, 2026 09:44
- Western Zodiac：
- Aquarius
Relations for the Monkey Day
Harmony
- Trine (Sanhe)：
- Rat, Dragon
- Sextile (Liuhe)：
- Snake
Conflicts
- Clash (Chong)：
- Tiger
- Punish (Xing)：
- Tiger, Snake
- Harm (Hai)：
- Pig
Hourly Luck
Today's lucky hours — the twelve two-hour periods with day pillar, Twelve Deities on duty, and auspicious / neutral / inauspicious rating.
| Window | Ganzhi | Hour Star | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23:00-01:00 | 戊子 · Earth Rat | 青龙 · Azure Dragon | Auspicious |
| 01:00-03:00 | 己丑 · Earth Ox | 明堂 · Bright Hall | Auspicious |
| 03:00-05:00 | 庚寅 · Metal Tiger | 天刑 · Heavenly Punishment | Inauspicious |
| 05:00-07:00 | 辛卯 · Metal Rabbit | 朱雀 · Vermilion Bird | Neutral |
| 07:00-09:00 | 壬辰 · Water Dragon | 金匮 · Golden Chest | Inauspicious |
| 09:00-11:00 | 癸巳 · Water Snake | 天德 · Heavenly Virtue | Auspicious |
| 11:00-13:00 | 甲午 · Wood Horse | 白虎 · White Tiger | Neutral |
| 13:00-15:00 | 乙未 · Wood Goat | 玉堂 · Jade Hall | Inauspicious |
| 15:00-17:00 | 丙申 · Fire Monkey | 天牢 · Heavenly Prison | Auspicious |
| 17:00-19:00 | 丁酉 · Fire Rooster | 玄武 · Black Warrior | Auspicious |
| 19:00-21:00 | 戊戌 · Earth Dog | 司命 · Master of Destiny | Auspicious |
| 21:00-23:00 | 己亥 · Earth Pig | 勾陈 · Winding Formation | Inauspicious |
Daily Auspicious Directions
Today's wealth (Cai Shen), joy (Xi Shen) and noble (Gui Shen) directions, with directions to avoid clearly flagged.
- Joy Star (Xi Shen)Avoid
Southwest
- Noble Star (Gui Shen)
West
- Wealth Star (Cai Shen)
West
- Auspicious Gate (Ji Men)
East
- Life Gate (Sheng Men)
Southeast
- Open Gate (Kai Men)
Northeast
- Malefic Star (E Shen)Avoid
In the Sky
- Five Ghosts (Wu Gui)Avoid
Southwest
- Ending Gate (Si Men)Avoid
Northwest
Today's Twenty-Eight Mansions (Xiu), Nayin Five Elements, and Twelve Day Officers — traditional date-selection references.
Nayin (Five-Element Sound)
山下火
Fire at the Foot of the Hill (Shan Xia Huo)
28 Lunar Mansions
奎
Kui — Legs
Day Officer (Jian Chu, 12-day cycle)
危
Danger (Wei)
Fetal Spirit Position (Tai Shen)
Kitchen, stove and hearth — North (inside the room)
The Fetal Spirit (Tai Shen) resides at the kitchen, stove and hearth — North (inside the room) today. Pregnant women should minimise activity around these areas, and avoid moving, renovating, or altering anything there. In traditional Chinese folk custom, disturbing the Fetal Spirit is believed to affect the pregnancy — a cultural belief, not a medical claim.
Cultural custom — for reference only, not a medical claim.
Auspicious Activities (Yi)
- Ancestor worship or offerings▾
Making offerings or conducting ancestral worship.
- Ritual bathing▾
Ritual bathing and cleansing.
- Haircut▾
Getting a haircut or new hairstyle.
- Manicure or pedicure▾
Getting a manicure or pedicure.
- Vehicle or machinery delivery▾
Taking delivery of a vehicle or installing machinery.
- Brewing▾
Brewing alcohol or making fermented condiments.
- Business opening▾
Grand opening of a business, shop, or new venture.
- Receiving income▾
Collecting rent, repaying loans, or putting grain into storage.
- Withdrawing from storage▾
Taking goods or grain out of storage for use or sale.
- Shipping goods▾
Dispatching or delivering goods for sale.
- Cleaning the home▾
Cleaning the home inside and out to clear bad energy.
- Tree felling▾
Felling trees or pruning branches.
- Hunting▾
Hunting in the wild.
- Planting▾
Planting, grafting, or other gardening and farming work.
- Animal husbandry▾
Grazing cattle, sheep, or poultry.
- Adopting livestock or pets▾
Acquiring livestock or adopting a pet.
- Breaking ground (for burial)▾
Breaking ground specifically for a burial — distinct from construction groundbreaking.
- Burial▾
Performing a burial ceremony.
Inauspicious Activities (Ji)
- Praying for blessings▾
Praying for blessings at a temple or shrine.
- Praying for children▾
Praying to deities for children or descendants.
- Visiting friends and family▾
Meeting and socialising with family and friends.
- Marriage arrangements▾
Arranging a marriage — discussing betrothal, gifts, and the wedding.
- Engagement▾
Engagement formalities and exchanging betrothal gifts.
- Setting up the bed▾
Setting up a new bed or sleeping arrangement.
- Cleansing the home▾
Washing and clearing the home to dispel misfortune.
- Seeking medical treatment▾
Seeking medical treatment for illness or undergoing surgery.
- Signing contracts▾
Signing contracts or formal agreements.
- Trading▾
Buying, selling, or investing.
Auspicious Stars
- Earthly Storage
- Yang Virtue
- Five Fortune
- Fortune Growth
- Removing Deity
- Life Governor
- Crowing and Barking
Inauspicious Stars
- Roaming Misfortune
- Five Separations