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Chinese Calendar for Friday, October 2, 2026 2026年10月2日 八月廿二
Friday, October 2, 2026 is the 22nd day of the 8th lunar month (八月廿二) in the 丙午 Fire Horse year of the Chinese calendar. Day pillar 己酉 (Yin Earth Rooster). Good for: honoring ancestors, starting travel. Avoid: committing to someone, planting or moving in, repair or renovation, breaking ground, gathering friends and family. Clashes with the Rabbit (冲兔).
Day at a glance
| Gregorian date | Friday, October 2, 2026 星期五 |
| Lunar date | 八月廿二 · 8th lunar month, day 22 |
| Year · month · day pillars | 丙午年 丁酉月 己酉日Yang Fire Horse year · Yin Fire Rooster month · Yin Earth Rooster day |
| Zodiac year | Fire Horse 丙午 马年 |
| Solar term period | 秋分 二候 |
| Day deity | 玉堂 Jade Hall · Yellow Path 黄道 (auspicious) |
| Day officer (建除) | 建 Establish |
| Clash · evil direction | Clashes with Rabbit 冲兔 · Sha (煞) in the East |
| Lucky directions | Joy 喜神 Northeast · Wealth 财神 North · Fortune 福神 North |
| Na Yin · lunar mansion | 大驿土 · 娄宿 (吉) |
| Moon | Last Quarter (approx.) |
| Peng Zu taboos | 己不破券二比并亡；酉不会客醉坐颠狂 |
宜 Do · 忌 Avoid
宜 Good for
- Honoring ancestors 祭祀
- Starting travel 出行
忌 Avoid
- Committing to someone 嫁娶
- Planting or moving in 入宅
- Repair or renovation 修造
- Breaking ground 动土
- Gathering friends and family 会亲友
- Breaking ground for a grave 破土
Auspicious hours 时辰吉凶
| Time | Hour | Luck | Clash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–00:59 | 甲子时Rat hour | Lucky 吉 | Horse冲马 |
| 01:00–02:59 | 乙丑时Ox hour | Unlucky 凶 | Goat冲羊 |
| 03:00–04:59 | 丙寅时Tiger hour | Lucky 吉 | Monkey冲猴 |
| 05:00–06:59 | 丁卯时Rabbit hour | Lucky 吉 | Rooster冲鸡 |
| 07:00–08:59 | 戊辰时Dragon hour | Unlucky 凶 | Dog冲狗 |
| 09:00–10:59 | 己巳时Snake hour | Unlucky 凶 | Pig冲猪 |
| 11:00–12:59 | 庚午时Horse hour | Lucky 吉 | Rat冲鼠 |
| 13:00–14:59 | 辛未时Goat hour | Lucky 吉 | Ox冲牛 |
| 15:00–16:59 | 壬申时Monkey hour | Unlucky 凶 | Tiger冲虎 |
| 17:00–18:59 | 癸酉时Rooster hour | Lucky 吉 | Rabbit冲兔 |
| 19:00–20:59 | 甲戌时Dog hour | Unlucky 凶 | Dragon冲龙 |
| 21:00–22:59 | 乙亥时Pig hour | Unlucky 凶 | Snake冲蛇 |
| 23:00–23:59 | 丙子时Rat hour | Unlucky 凶 | Horse冲马 |
Hours follow the traditional two-hour 时辰, in local clock time. The almanac day is the Chinese calendar day; close to midnight, time-zone differences can matter.
Bazi of the day 日柱十神
The day pillar 己酉 has a Yin Earth stem over a Metal (Rooster) branch. What it means for each Day Master (the day stem of your birth chart):
| Your Day Master | Today is your… |
|---|---|
| 甲 Yang Wood | 正财 Direct Wealth |
| 乙 Yin Wood | 偏财 Indirect Wealth |
| 丙 Yang Fire | 伤官 Hurting Officer |
| 丁 Yin Fire | 食神 Eating God |
| 戊 Yang Earth | 劫财 Rob Wealth |
| 己 Yin Earth | 比肩 Companion |
| 庚 Yang Metal | 正印 Direct Resource |
| 辛 Yin Metal | 偏印 Indirect Resource |
| 壬 Yang Water | 正官 Direct Officer |
| 癸 Yin Water | 七杀 Seven Killings |
Meanings of each Ten God are explained on Bazi Today. Don’t know your Day Master? Use the bazi reader.
Planning something?
See this month’s wedding dates, moving dates, business opening dates, or the full October 2026 lunar calendar.
Common questions
What is the Chinese lunar date on October 2, 2026?
八月廿二: the 22nd day of the 8th lunar month, in the 丙午 Fire Horse year.
What is the bazi day pillar on October 2, 2026?
The day pillar is 己酉 (Yin Earth Rooster). The month pillar is 丁酉 and the year pillar is 丙午.
Is October 2, 2026 a good day?
It is a Yellow Path (黄道, auspicious) day ruled by 玉堂 (Jade Hall), with the Establish (建) day officer. Favorable: honoring ancestors, starting travel. People born in the year of the Rabbit should be cautious (day clash).
What are the auspicious hours on October 2, 2026?
Lucky (吉) hours: 00:00–00:59 (甲子, Rat); 03:00–04:59 (丙寅, Tiger); 05:00–06:59 (丁卯, Rabbit); 11:00–12:59 (庚午, Horse); 13:00–14:59 (辛未, Goat); 17:00–18:59 (癸酉, Rooster).