Question 1

What are auspicious dates in the Chinese almanac?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese almanac (Tong Shu, 通书) lists daily activities that are considered favorable (宜, yi) or unfavorable (忌, ji) based on traditional calendar calculations. These calculations use the Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and other cyclical factors to determine which activities suit each day.

Question 2

How are auspicious dates for 2026 calculated?

Accepted Answer

Auspicious dates are determined by the traditional Chinese calendar system, which assigns Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches to each day. The interaction between these elements and the day's other cyclical markers determines which activities are favorable. The 2026 dates listed here are computed from the same system used in printed Tong Shu almanacs.

Question 3

What activities does the Chinese almanac cover?

Accepted Answer

The almanac covers dozens of traditional activities including weddings (嫁娶), moving into a new home (入宅), opening a business (开市), renovation (修造), travel (出行), engagement (订婚), groundbreaking (动土), haircuts (理发), medical visits (求医), and house cleaning (扫舍), among many others.

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