Chinese Lunar Calendar — 2026-05-08
Lunar 3rd month, day 22 · Fri
Ganzhi Overview
- Year Pillar
丙午
Fire Horse
- Month Pillar
癸巳
Water Snake
- Day Pillar
壬午
Water Horse
- Season：
- Summer
- Solar Term：
- 立夏· Start of Summer (Li Xia)since May 5, 2026 19:48
- Western Zodiac：
- Taurus
Relations for the Horse Day
Harmony
- Trine (Sanhe)：
- Tiger, Dog
- Sextile (Liuhe)：
- Goat
Conflicts
- Clash (Chong)：
- Rat
- Punish (Xing)：
- Horse
- Break (Po)：
- Rabbit
- Harm (Hai)：
- Ox
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 | 庚子 · Metal Rat | 金匮 · Golden Chest | Inauspicious |
| 01:00-03:00 | 辛丑 · Metal Ox | 天德 · Heavenly Virtue | Auspicious |
| 03:00-05:00 | 壬寅 · Water Tiger | 白虎 · White Tiger | Auspicious |
| 05:00-07:00 | 癸卯 · Water Rabbit | 玉堂 · Jade Hall | Auspicious |
| 07:00-09:00 | 甲辰 · Wood Dragon | 天牢 · Heavenly Prison | Neutral |
| 09:00-11:00 | 乙巳 · Wood Snake | 玄武 · Black Warrior | Auspicious |
| 11:00-13:00 | 丙午 · Fire Horse | 司命 · Master of Destiny | Neutral |
| 13:00-15:00 | 丁未 · Fire Goat | 勾陈 · Winding Formation | Auspicious |
| 15:00-17:00 | 戊申 · Earth Monkey | 青龙 · Azure Dragon | Inauspicious |
| 17:00-19:00 | 己酉 · Earth Rooster | 明堂 · Bright Hall | Neutral |
| 19:00-21:00 | 庚戌 · Metal Dog | 天刑 · Heavenly Punishment | Neutral |
| 21:00-23:00 | 辛亥 · Metal Pig | 朱雀 · Vermilion Bird | 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)
South
- Noble Star (Gui Shen)
East
- Wealth Star (Cai Shen)
South
- Auspicious Gate (Ji Men)
Northeast
- Life Gate (Sheng Men)
East
- Open Gate (Kai Men)
North
- Malefic Star (E Shen)Avoid
Northwest
- Five Ghosts (Wu Gui)Avoid
Southeast
- Ending Gate (Si Men)Avoid
West
Today's Twenty-Eight Mansions (Xiu), Nayin Five Elements, and Twelve Day Officers — traditional date-selection references.
Nayin (Five-Element Sound)
杨柳木
Wood of the Willow (Yang Liu Mu)
28 Lunar Mansions
牛
Niu — Ox
Day Officer (Jian Chu, 12-day cycle)
除
Remove (Chu)
Fetal Spirit Position (Tai Shen)
Storehouse and pestle — Northwest (outside)
The Fetal Spirit (Tai Shen) resides at the storehouse and pestle — Northwest (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.
- Praying for blessings▾
Praying for blessings at a temple or shrine.
- Inauguration ceremony▾
Inauguration into an official title or position.
- Visiting friends and family▾
Meeting and socialising with family and friends.
- 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.
- Cleansing the home▾
Washing and clearing the home to dispel misfortune.
- Ritual bathing▾
Ritual bathing and cleansing.
- Haircut▾
Getting a haircut or new hairstyle.
- Manicure or pedicure▾
Getting a manicure or pedicure.
- Seeking medical treatment▾
Seeking medical treatment for illness or undergoing surgery.
- Cleaning the home▾
Cleaning the home inside and out to clear bad energy.
- Breaking ground (for burial)▾
Breaking ground specifically for a burial — distinct from construction groundbreaking.
- Burial▾
Performing a burial ceremony.
Inauspicious Activities (Ji)
- Covering outdoor items▾
Covering and protecting outdoor items or equipment.
- Digging drains▾
Digging drains, ditches, or irrigation channels.
Auspicious Stars
- Heavenly Grace
- Officer Day
- Auspicious Period
- Holy Heart
- Green Dragon
- Crowing and Barking
Inauspicious Stars
- Great Hour
- Great Defeat
- Bathing Pool