Chinese Almanac for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (day 6 of the 8th lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 癸巳 (Gui Si) Success (成) day on the black (inauspicious) path of the Vermilion Bird: good for travel and deals and trading, avoid legal disputes. The day clashes the Pig, with the sha direction East.
| Date | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 6 of the 8th lunar month (八月初六), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 丁酉 · Day 癸巳 |
| Day officer | Success (成) |
| Day spirit | Vermilion Bird (朱雀), black path |
| Good for | travel and deals and trading |
| Avoid | legal disputes |
| 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 | Southeast / South / Northeast |
| Color of the day | deep blue (day stem 癸 is Shui, flow) |
| Lunar mansion | Chariot (zhen, 軫) |
| Solar term | White Dew (白露); next: Autumn Equinox on 2026-09-23 08:05 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 black path, major events such as weddings, openings and moving in are taken off the good-for list.
- Good for: travel and deals and trading
- Avoid: legal disputes
- 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); Si day: do not travel far, or wealth stays hidden (巳不遠行財物伏藏)
Lucky hours on September 16
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 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.