Chinese Almanac for Monday, July 17, 2028
On Monday, July 17, 2028 (day 25 of the leap 5th lunar month, 戊申 year of the Monkey), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 癸卯 (Gui Mao) Success (成) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Heavenly Virtue: good for business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel and deals and trading, avoid legal disputes. The day clashes the Rooster, with the sha direction West.
| Date | Monday, July 17, 2028 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 25 of the leap 5th lunar month (閏五月廿五), a short (29-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 戊申 · Month 己未 · Day 癸卯 |
| Day officer | Success (成) |
| Day spirit | Heavenly Virtue (天德), yellow path |
| Good for | business openings, weddings, moving in, signing contracts, travel and deals and trading |
| Avoid | legal disputes |
| Clash | Rooster (酉), sha West |
| Lucky hours | Zi 23:00–01:00, Yin 03:00–05:00, Mao 05:00–07:00, Wu 11:00–13:00, Wei 13:00–15:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | Southeast / South / Northeast |
| Color of the day | deep blue (day stem 癸 is Shui, flow) |
| Lunar mansion | Extended Net (zhang, 張) |
| Solar term | Minor Heat (小暑); next: Major Heat on 2028-07-22 14:53 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: 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); Mao day: do not dig a well, or the water will not be sweet (卯不穿井水泉不香)
Lucky hours on July 17
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The You 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 | Lucky hour |
| 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 | Clashes the day; avoid |
| 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 Rooster traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Dog pairs with today’s Mao branch. Three harmony: Goat and Pig. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Rat and Dragon.
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.