People born in Rat years (1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032…) may want to keep this day low-key.
Day Officer
破 Destruction
The month-breaker day. Traditionally poor for most important matters.
Sha direction 三煞
North
Avoid facing north or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
子 Rat month
From 冬至 Dōng Zhì (Winter Solstice), 22 Dec.
Day Officer: 破 Destruction (Pò)
宜 Suits
Demolition and taking things apart
Breaking bad habits
Medical treatment
忌 Avoid
Weddings and engagements
Signing contracts
Opening a business
Moving house or travelling
Your reading for this day
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Solar term
Current
冬至 Dōng Zhì (Winter Solstice), from 22 Dec
Next
小寒 Xiǎo Hán (Minor 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.
