People born in Monkey years (1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028…) may want to keep this day low-key.
Day Officer
建 Establish
A day for beginnings that set a direction.
Sha direction 三煞
North
Avoid facing north or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
寅 Tiger month
From 雨水 Yǔ Shuǐ (Rain Water), 18 Feb.
Day Officer: 建 Establish (Jiàn)
宜 Suits
Starting a new job or role
Making plans and setting goals
Meeting people who matter to you
Job interviews and applications
忌 Avoid
Breaking ground or digging
Moving house
Opening a new storeroom or making big withdrawals
Your reading for this day
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Solar term
Current
雨水 Yǔ Shuǐ (Rain Water), from 18 Feb
Next
驚蟄 Jīng Zhé (Awakening of Insects), 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.
