Chinese Almanac for Tuesday, May 16, 2028
On Tuesday, May 16, 2028 (day 22 of the 4th lunar month, 戊申 year of the Monkey), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 辛丑 (Xin Chou) Success (成) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Jade Hall: good for business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel and deals and trading, avoid legal disputes. The day clashes the Goat, with the sha direction East.
| Date | Tuesday, May 16, 2028 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 22 of the 4th lunar month (四月廿二), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 戊申 · Month 丁巳 · Day 辛丑 |
| Day officer | Success (成) |
| Day spirit | Jade Hall (玉堂), yellow path |
| Good for | business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel and deals and trading |
| Avoid | legal disputes |
| Clash | Goat (未), sha East |
| Lucky hours | Yin 03:00–05:00, Mao 05:00–07:00, Si 09:00–11:00, Shen 15:00–17:00, Xu 19:00–21:00, Hai 21:00–23:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | Southwest / East / Northwest |
| Color of the day | white & gold (day stem 辛 is Jin, refining, edge) |
| Lunar mansion | Turtle Beak (zi, 觜) |
| Solar term | Start of Summer (立夏); next: Grain Buds on 2028-05-20 20:09 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 yellow path, the almanac keeps major events on the list.
- Good for: business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel and deals and trading
- Avoid: legal disputes
- Peng Zu taboos: Xin day: do not make sauce, or the host will not taste it (辛不合醬主人不嘗); Chou day: do not take up hat and sash, or you will not return home (丑不冠帶主不還鄉)
Lucky hours on May 16
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Wei hour clashes the day branch and is marked to avoid.
| Hour | Time (UTC+8) | Spirit | Path | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zi 子 | 23:00–01:00 | Heavenly Punishment 天刑 | Black | |
| Chou 丑 | 01:00–03:00 | Vermilion Bird 朱雀 | Black | |
| Yin 寅 | 03:00–05:00 | Golden Coffer 金匱 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Mao 卯 | 05:00–07:00 | Heavenly Virtue 天德 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Chen 辰 | 07:00–09:00 | White Tiger 白虎 | Black | |
| Si 巳 | 09:00–11:00 | Jade Hall 玉堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Wu 午 | 11:00–13:00 | Heavenly Prison 天牢 | Black | |
| Wei 未 | 13:00–15:00 | Black Tortoise 玄武 | Black | Clashes the day; avoid |
| Shen 申 | 15:00–17:00 | Life Governor 司命 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| You 酉 | 17:00–19:00 | Hook 勾陳 | Black | |
| Xu 戌 | 19:00–21:00 | Azure Dragon 青龍 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
| Hai 亥 | 21:00–23:00 | Bright Hall 明堂 | Yellow | Lucky hour |
Zodiac signs today
Clash: people born in a year of the Goat traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Rat pairs with today’s Chou branch. Three harmony: Snake and Rooster. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Horse and Dog.
Make it personal
The almanac is the same for everyone. Your own lucky color and best two hours depend on your chart: get them free in Daily Joss, or start with your Joss Profile. Planning something specific? Compare time windows with Joss Timing.
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.