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Chinese Almanac for Thursday, 16 July 2026

辛卯 Xīn Mǎo · Yin Metal Rabbit
Day element: Metal (Yin)
Clash animalPeople born in Rooster years (1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029…) may want to keep this day low-key.
Day Officer
成 Success
One of the best days of the cycle. Most things go well.
Sha direction 三煞
West
Avoid facing west or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
未 Goat month
From 小暑 Xiǎo Shǔ (Minor Heat), 7 Jul.

Day Officer: 成 Success (Chéng)

宜 Suits

  • Weddings and engagements
  • Launches and grand openings
  • Moving house
  • Starting school or a course

忌 Avoid

  • Lawsuits
  • Arguments and confrontations

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Solar term

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小暑 Xiǎo Shǔ (Minor Heat), from 7 Jul
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大暑 Dà Shǔ (Major Heat), 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.