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.

WindowGanzhiHour StarLuck
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

Liu — Willow

Day Officer (Jian Chu, 12-day cycle)

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