Chinese Lunar Calendar — 2026-12-12

Lunar 11th month, day 4 · Sat

Ganzhi Overview

  • Year Pillar

    丙午

    Fire Horse

  • Month Pillar

    庚子

    Metal Rat

  • Day Pillar

    庚申

    Metal Monkey

Season
Winter
Solar Term
大雪· Major Snow (Da Xue)since December 7, 2026 10:52
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius

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.

WindowGanzhiHour StarLuck
23:00-01:00丙子 · Fire Rat青龙 · Azure Dragon
Inauspicious
01:00-03:00丁丑 · Fire Ox明堂 · Bright Hall
Auspicious
03:00-05:00戊寅 · Earth Tiger天刑 · Heavenly Punishment
Inauspicious
05:00-07:00己卯 · Earth Rabbit朱雀 · Vermilion Bird
Neutral
07:00-09:00庚辰 · Metal Dragon金匮 · Golden Chest
Auspicious
09:00-11:00辛巳 · Metal Snake天德 · Heavenly Virtue
Auspicious
11:00-13:00壬午 · Water Horse白虎 · White Tiger
Inauspicious
13:00-15:00癸未 · Water Goat玉堂 · Jade Hall
Auspicious
15:00-17:00甲申 · Wood Monkey天牢 · Heavenly Prison
Auspicious
17:00-19:00乙酉 · Wood Rooster玄武 · Black Warrior
Neutral
19:00-21:00丙戌 · Fire Dog司命 · Master of Destiny
Inauspicious
21:00-23:00丁亥 · Fire Pig勾陈 · Winding Formation
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)

    Northwest

  • Noble Star (Gui Shen)

    Southwest

  • Wealth Star (Cai Shen)

    East

  • Auspicious Gate (Ji Men)Avoid

    West

  • Life Gate (Sheng Men)

    Northwest

  • Open Gate (Kai Men)

    Southwest

  • Malefic Star (E Shen)Avoid

    Southeast

  • Five Ghosts (Wu Gui)Avoid

    West

  • Ending Gate (Si Men)Avoid

    Southeast

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

Di — Root

Day Officer (Jian Chu, 12-day cycle)

Complete (Cheng)

Fetal Spirit Position (Tai Shen)

Pestle, mill and hearth — Southeast (outside)

The Fetal Spirit (Tai Shen) resides at the pestle, mill and hearth — 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)

  • Inauguration ceremony

    Inauguration into an official title or position.

  • Visiting friends and family

    Meeting and socialising with family and friends.

  • Starting school or a new role

    Enrolling in school, attending an opening ceremony, or applying for a new job.

  • 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.

  • Adopting a child

    Formally adopting a child.

  • Moving home

    Moving to a new home, including rental moves.

  • 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.

  • Clothes shopping or tailoring

    Shopping for clothes or having new clothes tailored.

  • Raising pillars and beams

    Raising the main pillars and structural beams during construction.

  • Brewing

    Brewing alcohol or making fermented condiments.

  • 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.

  • Cleaning the home

    Cleaning the home inside and out to clear bad energy.

  • Tree felling

    Felling trees or pruning branches.

  • Animal husbandry

    Grazing cattle, sheep, or poultry.

  • Adopting livestock or pets

    Acquiring livestock or adopting a pet.

  • Burial

    Performing a burial ceremony.

Inauspicious Activities (Ji)

  • 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.

  • Setting up the bed

    Setting up a new bed or sleeping arrangement.

  • Building embankments

    Building flood barriers or sea embankments.

  • Groundbreaking for construction

    Breaking ground for a new building or major renovation.

  • Repairing storage

    Repairing a warehouse or storeroom.

  • Metalwork or welding

    Metalwork, welding, smelting, or casting.

  • Vehicle or machinery delivery

    Taking delivery of a vehicle or installing machinery.

  • Buying property

    Purchasing a completed property.

  • Digging drains

    Digging drains, ditches, or irrigation channels.

  • Digging wells

    Digging a well or installing a water-supply system.

  • Installing milling equipment

    Installing grinding, milling, or oil-press machinery.

  • Patching walls

    Patching or repairing walls and fences.

  • Sealing holes

    Sealing holes, cracks, or insect nests.

  • Painting or finishing walls

    Painting, plastering, or renovating walls and fences.

  • Paving roads

    Paving or levelling roads and paths.

  • Demolishing buildings

    Tearing down a building or wall.

  • 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.

  • Breaking ground (for burial)

    Breaking ground specifically for a burial — distinct from construction groundbreaking.

Auspicious Stars

  • Earthly Storage
  • Three Harmony
  • Heavenly Joy
  • Heavenly Doctor
  • Jade House
  • Removing Deity
  • Green Dragon
  • Crowing and Barking

Inauspicious Stars

  • Nine Pitfalls
  • Nine Scorched
  • Earth Talisman
  • Great Sha
  • Five Separations
  • Eight Specialties