Chinese Lunar Calendar — 2026-08-15
Lunar 7th month, day 3 · Sat
Ganzhi Overview
- Year Pillar
丙午
Fire Horse
- Month Pillar
丙申
Fire Monkey
- Day Pillar
辛酉
Metal Rooster
- Season：
- Autumn
- Solar Term：
- 立秋· Start of Autumn (Li Qiu)since August 7, 2026 19:42
- Western Zodiac：
- Leo
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 | 戊子 · Earth Rat | 司命 · Master of Destiny | Inauspicious |
| 01:00-03:00 | 己丑 · Earth Ox | 勾陈 · Winding Formation | Neutral |
| 03:00-05:00 | 庚寅 · Metal Tiger | 青龙 · Azure Dragon | Inauspicious |
| 05:00-07:00 | 辛卯 · Metal Rabbit | 明堂 · Bright Hall | Inauspicious |
| 07:00-09:00 | 壬辰 · Water Dragon | 天刑 · Heavenly Punishment | Auspicious |
| 09:00-11:00 | 癸巳 · Water Snake | 朱雀 · Vermilion Bird | Auspicious |
| 11:00-13:00 | 甲午 · Wood Horse | 金匮 · Golden Chest | Auspicious |
| 13:00-15:00 | 乙未 · Wood Goat | 天德 · Heavenly Virtue | Neutral |
| 15:00-17:00 | 丙申 · Fire Monkey | 白虎 · White Tiger | Neutral |
| 17:00-19:00 | 丁酉 · Fire Rooster | 玉堂 · Jade Hall | Inauspicious |
| 19:00-21:00 | 戊戌 · Earth Dog | 天牢 · Heavenly Prison | Neutral |
| 21:00-23:00 | 己亥 · Earth Pig | 玄武 · Black Warrior | Neutral |
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)
Southwest
- Noble Star (Gui Shen)
Northeast
- Wealth Star (Cai Shen)Avoid
East
- Auspicious Gate (Ji Men)Avoid
Northwest
- Life Gate (Sheng Men)
West
- Open Gate (Kai Men)
North
- Malefic Star (E Shen)Avoid
Southeast
- Five Ghosts (Wu Gui)Avoid
Northwest
- Ending Gate (Si Men)Avoid
East
Today's Twenty-Eight Mansions (Xiu), Nayin Five Elements, and Twelve Day Officers — traditional date-selection references.
Nayin (Five-Element Sound)
石榴木
Wood of the Pomegranate (Shi Liu Mu)
28 Lunar Mansions
柳
Liu — Willow
Day Officer (Jian Chu, 12-day cycle)
除
Remove (Chu)
Fetal Spirit Position (Tai Shen)
Kitchen, stove and door — Southeast (outside)
The Fetal Spirit (Tai Shen) resides at the kitchen, stove and door — Southeast (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)
- 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.
- 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)
- Receiving an appointment▾
Receiving a formal appointment, title, or commendation.
- Submitting proposals▾
Presenting proposals, plans, or petitions to a decision-maker.
- 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.
- 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.
- Seeking medical treatment▾
Seeking medical treatment for illness or undergoing surgery.
- Metalwork or welding▾
Metalwork, welding, smelting, or casting.
- Brewing▾
Brewing alcohol or making fermented condiments.
- Signing contracts▾
Signing contracts or formal agreements.
- Trading▾
Buying, selling, or investing.
- Patching walls▾
Patching or repairing walls and fences.
- Sealing holes▾
Sealing holes, cracks, or insect nests.
- Pest control▾
Eliminating insects or other pests from crops.
- Hunting▾
Hunting in the wild.
- Fishing▾
Taking fish from a pond for sale.
- Crossing water by boat▾
An auspicious day for crossing water by boat.
- Planting▾
Planting, grafting, or other gardening and farming work.
Auspicious Stars
- Yin Virtue
- Officer Day
- Auspicious Period
- Removing Deity
- Crowing and Barking
Inauspicious Stars
- Great Hour
- Great Defeat
- Bathing Pool
- Nine Pitfalls
- Nine Scorched
- Emptiness
- Five Separations
- Black Tortoise