Chinese Almanac for Sunday, August 16, 2026
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 (day 4 of the 7th lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 壬戌 (Ren Xu) Full (滿) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Life Governor: good for prayers and wishes, business openings, deals and trading and collecting money, avoid breaking ground, planting and starting a new role. The day clashes the Dragon, with the sha direction North.
| Date | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 4 of the 7th lunar month (七月初四), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 丙申 · Day 壬戌 |
| Day officer | Full (滿) |
| Day spirit | Life Governor (司命), yellow path |
| Good for | prayers and wishes, business openings, deals and trading and collecting money |
| Avoid | breaking ground, planting and starting a new role |
| 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 | Star (xing, 星) |
| Solar term | Start of Autumn (立秋); next: End of Heat on 2026-08-23 10:18 UTC+8 |
What the day is good for
Full days favour gathering, trade and collecting; planting and new posts are traditionally put off. Because the day spirit is on the yellow path, the almanac keeps major events on the list.
- Good for: prayers and wishes, business openings, deals and trading and collecting money
- Avoid: breaking ground, planting and starting a new role
- 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 August 16
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.
Make it personal
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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.