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Chinese Almanac for Friday, 17 April 2026

辛酉 Xīn Yǒu · Yin Metal Rooster
Day element: Metal (Yin)
Clash animal
卯 Rabbit
People born in Rabbit years (1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023…) may want to keep this day low-key.
Day Officer
執 Initiate
A day to take hold of tasks and push them forward.
Sha direction 三煞
East
Avoid facing east or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
辰 Dragon month
From 清明 Qīng Míng (Clear and Bright), 5 Apr.

Day Officer: 執 Initiate (Zhí)

宜 Suits

  • Building and renovation
  • Planting
  • Hiring
  • Collecting what you are owed

忌 Avoid

  • Moving house
  • Long journeys
  • Spending large sums

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Solar term

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清明 Qīng Míng (Clear and Bright), from 5 Apr
Next
穀雨 Gǔ Yǔ (Grain Rain), 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.