People born in Rat years (1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032…) 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
North
Avoid facing north or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
丑 Ox month
From 大寒 Dà Hán (Major Cold), 20 Jan.
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
Current
大寒 Dà Hán (Major Cold), from 20 Jan
Next
立春 Lì Chūn (Start of Spring), 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.
