Is the Chinese Almanac accurate?

The almanac's Yi-Ji are calculated based on traditional calendar rules, integrating thousands of years of astronomical wisdom. Our data uses professional astronomical libraries to ensure accuracy of stems-branches, solar terms, and spirits. However, different schools may have slightly different criteria.

What's the difference between the Almanac and BaZi?

The almanac is universal — it marks auspiciousness that applies to everyone. BaZi is personal — calculated from your birth time to determine your destiny. The almanac asks 'is this day good?', BaZi asks 'is this day good for me?'. Using both together gives the best results.

Does the same Yi-Ji apply to everyone?

Yes, the almanac's Yi-Ji are universal and apply to everyone. However, if the day's clash affects your zodiac animal, it's best to stay low-key. For more precise date selection, combine with your personal BaZi analysis.

How often is the almanac data updated?

Almanac data is calculated in real-time based on astronomical calendars, covering stems-branches years, solar term transitions, lucky and unlucky spirits, and more. You can check today's or any future date's almanac at any time.

Chinese AlmanacTraditional Chinese Almanac Daily Guide

Free Chinese almanac (Huang Li) lookup with today's Yi-Ji auspicious and inauspicious activities, Huangdao Jiri lucky days, Day Officers, clash directions and hourly fortune. The traditional Chinese almanac guides daily decisions — check the almanac every day for the best dates.

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September 2026

Sep 28, 2026

MonLunar 8th Month, 18th Day, 2026

Previous Term

秋分

Sep 23

Next Term

寒露

Oct 8

Zodiac

Horse · Rooster · Snake

Gan-Zhi

Bing-Wu · Ding-You

Nayin

Heavenly River Water · Foothill Fire · Lamp Fire

Auspicious

· Wedding· Marriage Proposal· Engagement· Worship & Rituals· Making Wishes· Trying to Conceive· Consecrating Statues· Removing Obstacles· Adoption· Moving into New Home· Relocating· Moving Sacred Fire· Bedroom Setup· Grand Opening· Trading & Deals· Drafting Contracts· Hanging Signboards

Lucky Spirits

Moon Virtue Match, Trine, Approach Day, Heavenly Joy, Heavenly Doctor, Universal Protection

Inauspicious

· Funeral· Getting a Pet· Long-distance Travel· Holding a Funeral Procession· Logging· Planting· Building a Temple· Building a Bridge

Unlucky Spirits

Double Day, Vermilion Bird

Day Spirit

Vermilion Bird (凶)

Day Officer

Success

Clash

(Ji-Hai) Pig

Pengzu Taboo

Yi: do not plant, nothing will grow Si: do not travel far, wealth stays hidden

Deity Directions

Wealth

Northeast

Joy

Northwest

Fortune

Southwest

Hourly Auspicious

Best

Zi Hour (23:00-01:00)

Second Best

Chou Hour (01:00-03:00)

Fetal God

碓磨床 Inside East

Lunar Mansion

Rooftop (凶)

Day Salary

Mao命互禄 Bing,Wu命进禄

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What is the Chinese AlmanacTraditional Chinese Almanac Daily Guide

The Chinese Almanac (Huang Li) is a traditional calendar that has guided daily life in China for thousands of years. It integrates the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, 24 Solar Terms, the 12 Day Officers, and the 28 Lunar Mansions to mark daily auspicious and inauspicious activities, lucky directions, and favorable hours.

How to Read the AlmanacChinese Almanac Reading Guide

Understand the meaning of each section in the almanac to easily interpret daily auspiciousness.

Yi & Ji (Do & Don't)

Yi (Auspicious) and Ji (Inauspicious) are the core of the almanac. Yi marks activities suitable for the day, such as weddings, business openings, and travel. Ji marks activities to avoid. Following Yi-Ji is the fundamental method of date selection.

Stems-Branches & Nayin

The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches system for year, month, and day is the backbone of the Chinese calendar. Nayin classifies the 60 Jiazi into 30 Five Element types to determine the day's elemental nature.

Lucky & Unlucky Spirits

Lucky spirits like Tian De, Yue De, and Tian Yi Nobleman bring fortune and smooth progress. Unlucky spirits like Bai Hu, Tian Lao, and Wu Huang bring misfortune and should be avoided. More lucky spirits mean a better day.

Directions & Clashes

Wealth, Joy, and Fortune directions indicate the best compass bearings for seeking money, celebration, and blessings. Clash warnings remind zodiac animals conflicting with the day's branch to stay low-key.

Common Uses of the Almanac

Wedding Date Selection

Choose auspicious Huangdao days suitable for weddings, avoiding inauspicious and clash days for your important ceremony.

Moving & Housewarming

Find good days for moving and housewarming, combine with directional fortune to determine the best moving direction for a peaceful new home.

Business Opening

Select auspicious days for grand openings, align with the Wealth God direction for shop layout, and start your new venture on the right foot.

Travel & Journeys

Check if the day is suitable for travel, reference lucky hours and directions for a smooth and safe journey.

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