Auspicious Date Finder
The Chinese almanac (通胜 Tong Shu) gives every day one of Twelve Day Officers and a clash animal. Choose your event and sign, and green days are good to go.
green auspicious for your event · red avoid (破 Destruction, 危 Danger, or a day that clashes with your sign) · ⚠ marks the day's clash animal.
The Twelve Day Officers (建除十二神)
| Officer | Best for | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| 建 Establish | Planning, study, meetings | Digging, moving |
| 除 Remove | Cleaning, medical care | Weddings |
| 满 Full | Openings, collecting money | Lawsuits |
| 平 Balanced | Repairs, routine work | Major events |
| 定 Stable | Contracts, engagements, hiring | Lawsuits, travel |
| 执 Initiate | Building, planting | Moving, travel |
| 破 Destruction | Demolition only | Almost everything |
| 危 Danger | Worship, quiet work | Risky travel, heights |
| 成 Success | Openings, weddings, launches | Lawsuits |
| 收 Receive | Collecting debts, buying | Funerals |
| 开 Open | Grand openings, new jobs, travel | Burials |
| 闭 Close | Closing deals, saving | Openings, surgery |
The officer comes from the relationship between the day's Earthly Branch and the solar month (which begins at the solar terms, such as 立春 Start of Spring). Day pillars are calculated from the Julian Day Number. Solar-term dates for 2024–2032 are built in.
FAQ
What is the luckiest day to open a business?
Traditionally a 成 (Success), 开 (Open), 满 (Full) or 定 (Stable) day that doesn't clash with the owner's zodiac sign. Many owners also pick a date containing 8.
Why is a day marked red for me but green for others?
Every day clashes with one animal (the day's opposite branch). If it's yours, the day is marked red for you even when its officer is good.
How accurate is this calendar?
Day pillars and officers match the standard almanac for 2024–2032. It is a cultural guide, not a guarantee. For weddings and major launches many families also consult a master.