Chinese Almanac for Friday, October 16, 2026
On Friday, October 16, 2026 (day 7 of the 9th lunar month, 丙午 year of the Horse), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 癸亥 (Gui Hai) Remove (除) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Jade Hall: 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 Snake, with the sha direction West.
| Date | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 7 of the 9th lunar month (九月初七), a long (30-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 丙午 · Month 戊戌 · Day 癸亥 |
| Day officer | Remove (除) |
| Day spirit | Jade Hall (玉堂), yellow path |
| Good for | deep-cleaning, bathing and resets, clearing old matters and prayers and wishes |
| Avoid | weddings, business openings and long journeys |
| Clash | Snake (巳), sha West |
| 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, Hai 21:00–23:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | Southeast / South / Northeast |
| Color of the day | deep blue (day stem 癸 is Water) |
| Lunar mansion | 亢 |
| Solar term | Cold Dew (寒露); next: Frost's Descent on 2026-10-23 17:37 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 yellow path, the almanac keeps major events on the 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: 癸不詞訟理弱敵強；亥不嫁娶不利新郎
Lucky hours on October 16
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Si 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 | Clashes the day; avoid |
| 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 | Lucky hour |
Zodiac signs today
Clash: people born in a year of the Snake traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Tiger pairs with today’s Hai branch. Three harmony: Rabbit and Goat. Minor friction (punishment or harm): 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.