Chinese Almanac for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (day 24 of the 5th lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 癸未 (Gui Wei) Establish (建) day on the black (inauspicious) path of the Black Tortoise: good for travel, meeting friends and prayers and wishes, avoid breaking ground, opening storage and burials. The day clashes the Ox, with the sha direction West.
| Date | Wednesday, July 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 24 of the 5th lunar month (五月廿四), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 乙未 · Day 癸未 |
| Day officer | Establish (建) |
| Day spirit | Black Tortoise (玄武), black path |
| Good for | travel, meeting friends and prayers and wishes |
| Avoid | breaking ground, opening storage and burials |
| Clash | Ox (丑), sha West |
| Lucky hours | Yin 03:00–05:00, Mao 05:00–07:00, Si 09:00–11:00, Shen 15:00–17:00, Xu 19:00–21:00, Hai 21:00–23:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | Southeast / South / Northeast |
| Color of the day | deep blue (day stem 癸 is Shui, flow) |
| Lunar mansion | Wall (bi, 壁) |
| Solar term | Minor Heat (小暑); next: Major Heat on 2026-07-23 03:12 UTC+8 |
What the day is good for
Establish days favour starting out and showing up; heavy earth-moving is traditionally avoided. Because the day spirit is on the black path, major events such as weddings, openings and moving in are taken off the good-for list.
- Good for: travel, meeting friends and prayers and wishes
- Avoid: breaking ground, opening storage and burials
- Peng Zu taboos: Gui day: do not go to court, or your case is weak and the other side strong (癸不詞訟理弱敵強)
Lucky hours on July 8
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Chou hour clashes the day branch and is marked to avoid.
| Hour | Time (UTC+8) | Spirit | Path | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zi 子 | 23:00–01:00 | Heavenly Punishment 天刑 | Black | |
| Chou 丑 | 01:00–03:00 | Vermilion Bird 朱雀 | Black | Clashes the day; avoid |
| Yin 寅 | 03:00–05:00 | Golden Coffer 金匱 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Mao 卯 | 05:00–07:00 | Heavenly Virtue 天德 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Chen 辰 | 07:00–09:00 | White Tiger 白虎 | Black | |
| Si 巳 | 09:00–11:00 | Jade Hall 玉堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Wu 午 | 11:00–13:00 | Heavenly Prison 天牢 | Black | |
| Wei 未 | 13:00–15:00 | Black Tortoise 玄武 | Black | |
| Shen 申 | 15:00–17:00 | Life Governor 司命 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| You 酉 | 17:00–19:00 | Hook 勾陳 | Black | |
| Xu 戌 | 19:00–21:00 | Azure Dragon 青龍 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Hai 亥 | 21:00–23:00 | Bright Hall 明堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
Zodiac signs today
Clash: people born in a year of the Ox traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Horse pairs with today’s Wei branch. Three harmony: Rabbit and Pig. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Rat and Dog.
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How these are computed: methods and what the Tong Shu is. Good-for and avoid lists follow a simplified table keyed on the day officer; 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.