People born in Rat years (1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032…) may want to keep this day low-key.
Day Officer
除 Remove
A day for clearing out what you no longer need.
Sha direction 三煞
North
Avoid facing north or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
巳 Snake month
From 立夏 Lì Xià (Start of Summer), 5 May.
Day Officer: 除 Remove (Chú)
宜 Suits
Decluttering and deep cleaning
Seeing a doctor or starting treatment
Ending bad habits
Bathing and personal care
忌 Avoid
Weddings and engagements
Long journeys
Lending money
Your reading for this day
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Solar term
Current
立夏 Lì Xià (Start of Summer), from 5 May
Next
小滿 Xiǎo Mǎn (Grain Buds), 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.
