Chinese Lunar Calendar — 2026-02-04
Lunar 12th month, day 17 · Wed
Ganzhi Overview
- Year Pillar
丙午
Fire Horse
- Month Pillar
庚寅
Metal Tiger
- Day Pillar
己酉
Earth Rooster
- Season:
- Spring
- Solar Term:
- 立春· Start of Spring (Li Chun)transition today at 04:02Transition Today
- Western Zodiac:
- Aquarius
Relations for the Rooster Day
Harmony
- Trine (Sanhe):
- Snake, Ox
- Sextile (Liuhe):
- Dragon
Conflicts
- Clash (Chong):
- Rabbit
- Punish (Xing):
- Rooster
- Break (Po):
- Rat
- Harm (Hai):
- Dog
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 | 甲子 · Wood Rat | 司命 · Master of Destiny | Inauspicious |
| 01:00-03:00 | 乙丑 · Wood Ox | 勾陈 · Winding Formation | Inauspicious |
| 03:00-05:00 | 丙寅 · Fire Tiger | 青龙 · Azure Dragon | Neutral |
| 05:00-07:00 | 丁卯 · Fire Rabbit | 明堂 · Bright Hall | Inauspicious |
| 07:00-09:00 | 戊辰 · Earth Dragon | 天刑 · Heavenly Punishment | Auspicious |
| 09:00-11:00 | 己巳 · Earth Snake | 朱雀 · Vermilion Bird | Auspicious |
| 11:00-13:00 | 庚午 · Metal Horse | 金匮 · Golden Chest | Auspicious |
| 13:00-15:00 | 辛未 · Metal Goat | 天德 · Heavenly Virtue | Auspicious |
| 15:00-17:00 | 壬申 · Water Monkey | 白虎 · White Tiger | Inauspicious |
| 17:00-19:00 | 癸酉 · Water Rooster | 玉堂 · Jade Hall | Neutral |
| 19:00-21:00 | 甲戌 · Wood Dog | 天牢 · Heavenly Prison | Neutral |
| 21:00-23:00 | 乙亥 · Wood Pig | 玄武 · Black Warrior | 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
Northeast
- Noble Star (Gui Shen)
Southwest
- Wealth Star (Cai Shen)Avoid
North
- Auspicious Gate (Ji Men)
South
- Life Gate (Sheng Men)
Southeast
- Open Gate (Kai Men)
Southwest
- Malefic Star (E Shen)Avoid
Northeast
- Five Ghosts (Wu Gui)Avoid
North
- 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)
大驿土
Earth of the Great Post-Road (Da Yi Tu)
28 Lunar Mansions
轸
Zhen — Chariot
Day Officer (Jian Chu, 12-day cycle)
危
Danger (Wei)
Fetal Spirit Position (Tai Shen)
Main door — Northeast (outside)
The Fetal Spirit (Tai Shen) resides at the main door — Northeast (outside) 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.
- Cleaning the home▾
Cleaning the home inside and out to clear bad energy.
- Fishing▾
Taking fish from a pond for sale.
- 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.
- Receiving an appointment▾
Receiving a formal appointment, title, or commendation.
- Submitting proposals▾
Presenting proposals, plans, or petitions to a decision-maker.
- Inauguration ceremony▾
Inauguration into an official title or position.
- Visiting friends and family▾
Meeting and socialising with family and friends.
- Coming-of-age ceremony▾
Coming-of-age ceremony for a young man or woman.
- Travel▾
Travelling or going on a trip.
- Starting a new role▾
Starting a new job or taking up an official appointment.
- Site inspection▾
Supervisory visit or on-site inspection by a superior.
- Marriage arrangements▾
Arranging a marriage — discussing betrothal, gifts, and the wedding.
- Engagement▾
Engagement formalities and exchanging betrothal gifts.
- Weddings▾
An auspicious day for wedding ceremonies.
- Adopting a child▾
Formally adopting a child.
- Moving home▾
Moving to a new home, including rental moves.
- 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.
- Building embankments▾
Building flood barriers or sea embankments.
- Groundbreaking for construction▾
Breaking ground for a new building or major renovation.
- Raising pillars and beams▾
Raising the main pillars and structural beams during construction.
- Repairing storage▾
Repairing a warehouse or storeroom.
- Business opening▾
Grand opening of a business, shop, or new venture.
- Signing contracts▾
Signing contracts or formal agreements.
- Trading▾
Buying, selling, or investing.
- 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.
- Buying property▾
Purchasing a completed property.
- 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.
Auspicious Stars
- Heavenly Grace
- Yin Virtue
- Fortune Growth
- Removing Deity
- Crowing and Barking
Inauspicious Stars
- Heavenly Messenger
- Causing Death
- Five Voids
- Five Separations
- Black Tortoise