Chinese Almanac for Monday, October 5, 2026
On Monday, October 5, 2026 (day 25 of the 8th lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 壬子 (Ren Zi) Balance (平) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Life Governor: good for repairs, tidying and organising and haircuts, avoid business openings, weddings and prayers and wishes. The day clashes the Horse, with the sha direction South.
| Date | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 25 of the 8th lunar month (八月廿五), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 丁酉 · Day 壬子 |
| Day officer | Balance (平) |
| Day spirit | Life Governor (司命), yellow path |
| Good for | repairs, tidying and organising and haircuts |
| Avoid | business openings, weddings and prayers and wishes |
| Clash | Horse (午), sha South |
| Lucky hours | Zi 23:00–01:00, Chou 01:00–03:00, Mao 05:00–07:00, Shen 15:00–17:00, You 17:00–19:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | South / South / Southeast |
| Color of the day | deep blue (day stem 壬 is Water) |
| Lunar mansion | 畢 |
| Solar term | Autumn Equinox (秋分); next: Cold Dew on 2026-10-08 14:29 UTC+8 |
What the day is good for
Balance days are ordinary: good for maintenance and tidying, not for launches or weddings. Because the day spirit is on the yellow path, the almanac keeps major events on the list. The day branch also clashes the year branch (午), a "year-breaker" day that many almanac users skip for big events.
- Good for: repairs, tidying and organising and haircuts
- Avoid: business openings, weddings and prayers and wishes
- Peng Zu taboos: 壬不泱水更難提防；子不問卜自惹禍殃
Lucky hours on October 5
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Wu hour clashes the day branch and is marked to avoid.
| Hour | Time (UTC+8) | Spirit | Path | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zi 子 | 23:00–01:00 | Golden Coffer 金匱 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Chou 丑 | 01:00–03:00 | Heavenly Virtue 天德 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Yin 寅 | 03:00–05:00 | White Tiger 白虎 | Black | |
| Mao 卯 | 05:00–07:00 | Jade Hall 玉堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Chen 辰 | 07:00–09:00 | Heavenly Prison 天牢 | Black | |
| Si 巳 | 09:00–11:00 | Black Tortoise 玄武 | Black | |
| Wu 午 | 11:00–13:00 | Life Governor 司命 | Yellow | Clashes the day; avoid |
| Wei 未 | 13:00–15:00 | Hook 勾陳 | Black | |
| Shen 申 | 15:00–17:00 | Azure Dragon 青龍 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| You 酉 | 17:00–19:00 | Bright Hall 明堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Xu 戌 | 19:00–21:00 | Heavenly Punishment 天刑 | Black | |
| Hai 亥 | 21:00–23:00 | Vermilion Bird 朱雀 | Black |
Zodiac signs today
Clash: people born in a year of the Horse traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Ox pairs with today’s Zi branch. Three harmony: Dragon and Monkey. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Rabbit and Goat.
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.