People born in Dog years (1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030…) may want to keep this day low-key.
Day Officer
平 Balance
An even, ordinary day for steady work.
Sha direction 三煞
South
Avoid facing south or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
丑 Ox month
From 小寒 Xiǎo Hán (Minor Cold), 5 Jan.
Day Officer: 平 Balance (Píng)
宜 Suits
Repairs, painting and paving
Routine work and admin
Smoothing over disagreements
忌 Avoid
Big launches
Planting
Digging ponds or drains
Your reading for this day
Checking for your saved birth date…
Solar term
Current
小寒 Xiǎo Hán (Minor Cold), from 5 Jan
Next
大寒 Dà Hán (Major Cold), on
About this almanac
Each day in the Tong Shu carries a pillar from the 60-day cycle, an animal it clashes with, and one of twelve Day Officers that marks what the day traditionally suits. Months begin at the solar terms, not the lunar new moon, which is why the year turns at Li Chun. Learn more in How to read a Tong Shu, Li Chun vs Chinese New Year, or browse this month's almanac.
Planning a move, BTO key collection, renovation, wedding or opening? See the auspicious dates calendar for every day rated Good, Fair or Avoid.
For reflection and cultural interest, not professional advice.
