People born in Snake years (1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025…) 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
West
Avoid facing west or starting major work toward it.
Solar month
巳 Snake month
From 小滿 Xiǎo Mǎn (Grain Buds), 21 May.
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
小滿 Xiǎo Mǎn (Grain Buds), from 21 May
Next
芒種 Máng Zhòng (Grain in Ear), 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.
