Chinese Almanac for Monday, April 13, 2026
On Monday, April 13, 2026 (day 26 of the 2nd lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 丁巳 (Ding Si) Remove (除) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Bright Hall: good for deep-cleaning, bathing and resets, clearing old matters and prayers and wishes, avoid weddings and long journeys. The day clashes the Pig, with the sha direction East.
| Date | Monday, April 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 26 of the 2nd lunar month (二月廿六), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 壬辰 · Day 丁巳 |
| Day officer | Remove (除) |
| Day spirit | Bright Hall (明堂), yellow path |
| Day spirits | Heavenly Virtue Partner (tian de he) (天德合), Monthly Virtue Partner (yue de he) (月德合) |
| Good for | deep-cleaning, bathing and resets, clearing old matters and prayers and wishes |
| Avoid | weddings and long journeys |
| Clash | Pig (亥), sha East |
| Lucky hours | Chou 01:00–03:00, Chen 07:00–09:00, Wu 11:00–13:00, Wei 13:00–15:00, Xu 19:00–21:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | South / Southwest / Southeast |
| Color of the day | red (day stem 丁 is Huo, rising heat) |
| Lunar mansion | Rooftop (wei, 危) |
| Solar term | Clear and Bright (清明); next: Grain Rain on 2026-04-20 09:39 UTC+8 |
What the day is good for
Remove days favour clearing, cleaning and closing old matters rather than big celebrations. Because the day spirit is on the yellow path, the almanac keeps major events on the list.
- Good for: deep-cleaning, bathing and resets, clearing old matters and prayers and wishes
- Avoid: weddings and long journeys
- Peng Zu taboos: Ding day: do not shave the head, or sores appear (丁不剃頭頭必生瘡); Si day: do not travel far, or wealth stays hidden (巳不遠行財物伏藏)
Lucky hours on April 13
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Hai hour clashes the day branch and is marked to avoid.
| Hour | Time (UTC+8) | Spirit | Path | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zi 子 | 23:00–01:00 | White Tiger 白虎 | Black | |
| Chou 丑 | 01:00–03:00 | Jade Hall 玉堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Yin 寅 | 03:00–05:00 | Heavenly Prison 天牢 | Black | |
| Mao 卯 | 05:00–07:00 | Black Tortoise 玄武 | Black | |
| Chen 辰 | 07:00–09:00 | Life Governor 司命 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Si 巳 | 09:00–11:00 | Hook 勾陳 | Black | |
| Wu 午 | 11:00–13:00 | Azure Dragon 青龍 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Wei 未 | 13:00–15:00 | Bright Hall 明堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Shen 申 | 15:00–17:00 | Heavenly Punishment 天刑 | Black | |
| You 酉 | 17:00–19:00 | Vermilion Bird 朱雀 | Black | |
| Xu 戌 | 19:00–21:00 | Golden Coffer 金匱 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Hai 亥 | 21:00–23:00 | Heavenly Virtue 天德 | Yellow | Clashes the day; avoid |
Zodiac signs today
Clash: people born in a year of the Pig traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Monkey pairs with today’s Si branch. Three harmony: Ox and Rooster. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Tiger and Monkey.
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.