Chinese Almanac for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (day 1 of the 1st lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 壬戌 (Ren Xu) Success (成) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Life Governor: good for business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel, deals and trading and prayers and wishes, avoid legal disputes. The day clashes the Dragon, with the sha direction North.
| Date | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 1 of the 1st lunar month (正月初一), a long (30-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 庚寅 · Day 壬戌 |
| Day officer | Success (成) |
| Day spirit | Life Governor (司命), yellow path |
| Day spirits | Heavenly Virtue Partner (tian de he) (天德合) |
| Good for | business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel, deals and trading and prayers and wishes |
| Avoid | legal disputes |
| Clash | Dragon (辰), sha North |
| Lucky hours | Yin 03:00–05:00, Si 09:00–11:00, Shen 15:00–17:00, You 17:00–19:00, Hai 21:00–23:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | South / South / Southeast |
| Color of the day | deep blue (day stem 壬 is Shui, flow) |
| Lunar mansion | Encampment (shi, 室) |
| Solar term | Start of Spring (立春); next: Rain Water on 2026-02-18 23:51 UTC+8 |
What the day is good for
Success days are among the most used for weddings, openings, signings and moving in. Because the day spirit is on the yellow path, the almanac keeps major events on the list.
- Good for: business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel, deals and trading and prayers and wishes
- Avoid: legal disputes
- Peng Zu taboos: Ren day: do not release water, or it is hard to hold back (壬不泱水更難提防); Xu day: do not eat dog, or strange things follow (戌不吃犬作怪上床)
Lucky hours on February 17
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Chen hour clashes the day branch and is marked to avoid.
| Hour | Time (UTC+8) | Spirit | Path | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zi 子 | 23:00–01:00 | Heavenly Prison 天牢 | Black | |
| Chou 丑 | 01:00–03:00 | Black Tortoise 玄武 | Black | |
| Yin 寅 | 03:00–05:00 | Life Governor 司命 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Mao 卯 | 05:00–07:00 | Hook 勾陳 | Black | |
| Chen 辰 | 07:00–09:00 | Azure Dragon 青龍 | Yellow | Clashes the day; avoid |
| Si 巳 | 09:00–11:00 | Bright Hall 明堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Wu 午 | 11:00–13:00 | Heavenly Punishment 天刑 | Black | |
| Wei 未 | 13:00–15:00 | Vermilion Bird 朱雀 | Black | |
| Shen 申 | 15:00–17:00 | Golden Coffer 金匱 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| You 酉 | 17:00–19:00 | Heavenly Virtue 天德 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Xu 戌 | 19:00–21:00 | White Tiger 白虎 | Black | |
| Hai 亥 | 21:00–23:00 | Jade Hall 玉堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
Zodiac signs today
Clash: people born in a year of the Dragon traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Rabbit pairs with today’s Xu branch. Three harmony: Tiger and Horse. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Ox, Goat and Rooster.
Today is the new moon: the first day of the 1st lunar month, Lunar New Year’s Day.
Make it personal
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How these are computed: methods and what the Tong Shu is. Good-for and avoid lists start from the day officer and are adjusted by the main day spirits of the Xie Ji Bian Fang Shu (協紀辨方書); printed almanacs weigh more spirits and can differ.
Cultural tradition for reflection and planning only. Not medical, legal or financial advice; no date or hour can promise an outcome.