Chinese Almanac for Friday, November 17, 2028
On Friday, November 17, 2028 (day 2 of the 10th lunar month, 戊申 year of the Monkey), the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) marks a 丙午 (Bing Wu) Danger (危) day on the yellow (auspicious) path of the Azure Dragon: good for staying put and reflecting, avoid climbing heights, long journeys, boat trips, weddings, business openings, moving in, signing contracts, starting a new role, travel, breaking ground and renovation and building work. The day clashes the Rat, with the sha direction North.
| Date | Friday, November 17, 2028 |
|---|---|
| Lunar date | day 2 of the 10th lunar month (十月初二), a long (30-day) month |
| Four pillars (day) | Year 戊申 · Month 癸亥 · Day 丙午 |
| Day officer | Danger (危) |
| Day spirit | Azure Dragon (青龍), yellow path |
| Day spirits | Four Wastes (si fei) (四廢) |
| Good for | staying put and reflecting |
| Avoid | climbing heights, long journeys, boat trips, weddings, business openings, moving in, signing contracts, starting a new role, travel, breaking ground and renovation and building work |
| Clash | Rat (子), sha North |
| Lucky hours | Chou 01:00–03:00, Mao 05:00–07:00, Wu 11:00–13:00, Shen 15:00–17:00, You 17:00–19:00 |
| Joy / Wealth / Fortune direction | Southwest / Southwest / Northwest |
| Color of the day | red (day stem 丙 is Huo, rising heat) |
| Lunar mansion | Ox (niu, 牛) |
| Solar term | Start of Winter (立冬); next: Minor Snow on 2028-11-22 02:54 UTC+8 |
What the day is good for
Danger days counsel caution: rest, reflect, avoid heights and long journeys. Because the day spirit is on the yellow path, the almanac keeps major events on the list.
- Good for: staying put and reflecting
- Avoid: climbing heights, long journeys, boat trips, weddings, business openings, moving in, signing contracts, starting a new role, travel, breaking ground and renovation and building work
- Peng Zu taboos: Bing day: do not repair the stove, or misfortune follows (丙不修灶必見災殃); Wu day: do not thatch a roof, or the owner must move (午不苫蓋屋主更張)
Lucky hours on November 17
Yellow-path hours are the traditional lucky hours. The Zi 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 | Clashes the day; avoid |
| 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 | Lucky hour |
| 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 Rat traditionally keep big decisions for another day. Six harmony: the Goat pairs with today’s Wu branch. Three harmony: Tiger and Dog. Minor friction (punishment or harm): Ox.
Make it personal
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How these are computed: methods and what the Tong Shu is. Good-for and avoid lists start from the day officer and are adjusted by the main day spirits of the Xie Ji Bian Fang Shu (協紀辨方書); 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.