Chinese Almanac for Thursday, August 27, 2026
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 (day 15 of the 7th lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 癸酉 (Gui You) Remove (除) day on the black (inauspicious) path of the Black Tortoise: good for deep-cleaning, bathing and resets, clearing old matters and prayers and wishes, avoid weddings, business openings and long journeys. The day clashes the Rabbit, with the sha direction East.
| Date | Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 15 of the 7th lunar month (七月十五), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 丙申 · Day 癸酉 |
| Day officer | Remove (除) |
| Day spirit | Black Tortoise (玄武), black path |
| Good for | deep-cleaning, bathing and resets, clearing old matters and prayers and wishes |
| Avoid | weddings, business openings and long journeys |
| Clash | Rabbit (卯), sha East |
| Lucky hours | Zi 23:00–01:00, Yin 03:00–05:00, Wu 11:00–13:00, Wei 13:00–15:00, You 17:00–19:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | Southeast / South / Northeast |
| Color of the day | deep blue (day stem 癸 is Shui, flow) |
| Lunar mansion | Dipper (dou, 斗) |
| Solar term | End of Heat (處暑); next: White Dew on 2026-09-07 22:41 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 black path, major events such as weddings, openings and moving in are taken off the good-for list.
- Good for: deep-cleaning, bathing and resets, clearing old matters and prayers and wishes
- Avoid: weddings, business openings and long journeys
- 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); You day: do not host guests, or drinking turns wild (酉不會客醉坐顛狂)
Lucky hours on August 27
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Mao hour clashes the day branch and is marked to avoid.
| Hour | Time (UTC+8) | Spirit | Path | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zi 子 | 23:00–01:00 | Life Governor 司命 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Chou 丑 | 01:00–03:00 | Hook 勾陳 | Black | |
| Yin 寅 | 03:00–05:00 | Azure Dragon 青龍 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Mao 卯 | 05:00–07:00 | Bright Hall 明堂 | Yellow | Clashes the day; avoid |
| Chen 辰 | 07:00–09:00 | Heavenly Punishment 天刑 | Black | |
| Si 巳 | 09:00–11:00 | Vermilion Bird 朱雀 | Black | |
| Wu 午 | 11:00–13:00 | Golden Coffer 金匱 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Wei 未 | 13:00–15:00 | Heavenly Virtue 天德 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Shen 申 | 15:00–17:00 | White Tiger 白虎 | Black | |
| You 酉 | 17:00–19:00 | Jade Hall 玉堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Xu 戌 | 19:00–21:00 | Heavenly Prison 天牢 | Black | |
| Hai 亥 | 21:00–23:00 | Black Tortoise 玄武 | Black |
Zodiac signs today
Clash: people born in a year of the Rabbit traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Dragon pairs with today’s You branch. Three harmony: Ox and Snake. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Dog.
Today is the 15th of the lunar month, traditionally the full-moon day.
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.