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Chinese Calendar for Saturday, October 31, 2026 2026年10月31日 九月廿二
Saturday, October 31, 2026 is the 22nd day of the 9th lunar month (九月廿二) in the 丙午 Fire Horse year of the Chinese calendar. Day pillar 戊寅 (Yang Earth Tiger). Good for: hunting or gathering, hunting, nothing else worth starting. Avoid: signing new contracts, making a deal, honoring ancestors, planting or moving in, funeral arrangements. Clashes with the Monkey (冲猴).
Day at a glance
| Gregorian date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 星期六 |
| Lunar date | 九月廿二 · 9th lunar month, day 22 |
| Year · month · day pillars | 丙午年 戊戌月 戊寅日Yang Fire Horse year · Yang Earth Dog month · Yang Earth Tiger day |
| Zodiac year | Fire Horse 丙午 马年 |
| Solar term period | 霜降 二候 |
| Day deity | 司命 Life Controller · Yellow Path 黄道 (auspicious) |
| Day officer (建除) | 定 Settle |
| Clash · evil direction | Clashes with Monkey 冲猴 · Sha (煞) in the North |
| Lucky directions | Joy 喜神 Southeast · Wealth 财神 North · Fortune 福神 Northeast |
| Na Yin · lunar mansion | 城头土 · 胃宿 (吉) |
| Moon | Last Quarter (approx.) |
| Peng Zu taboos | 戊不受田田主不祥；寅不祭祀神鬼不尝 |
宜 Do · 忌 Avoid
宜 Good for
- Hunting or gathering 捕捉
- Hunting 畋猎
- Nothing else worth starting 馀事勿取
忌 Avoid
- Signing new contracts 开市
- Making a deal 交易
- Honoring ancestors 祭祀
- Planting or moving in 入宅
- Funeral arrangements 安葬
Auspicious hours 时辰吉凶
| Time | Hour | Luck | Clash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–00:59 | 壬子时Rat hour | Lucky 吉 | Horse冲马 |
| 01:00–02:59 | 癸丑时Ox hour | Lucky 吉 | Goat冲羊 |
| 03:00–04:59 | 甲寅时Tiger hour | Unlucky 凶 | Monkey冲猴 |
| 05:00–06:59 | 乙卯时Rabbit hour | Unlucky 凶 | Rooster冲鸡 |
| 07:00–08:59 | 丙辰时Dragon hour | Lucky 吉 | Dog冲狗 |
| 09:00–10:59 | 丁巳时Snake hour | Lucky 吉 | Pig冲猪 |
| 11:00–12:59 | 戊午时Horse hour | Unlucky 凶 | Rat冲鼠 |
| 13:00–14:59 | 己未时Goat hour | Lucky 吉 | Ox冲牛 |
| 15:00–16:59 | 庚申时Monkey hour | Unlucky 凶 | Tiger冲虎 |
| 17:00–18:59 | 辛酉时Rooster hour | Unlucky 凶 | Rabbit冲兔 |
| 19:00–20:59 | 壬戌时Dog hour | Lucky 吉 | Dragon冲龙 |
| 21:00–22:59 | 癸亥时Pig hour | Unlucky 凶 | Snake冲蛇 |
| 23:00–23:59 | 甲子时Rat hour | Lucky 吉 | 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 戊寅 has a Yang Earth stem over a Wood (Tiger) branch. What it means for each Day Master (the day stem of your birth chart):
| Your Day Master | Today is your… |
|---|---|
| 甲 Yang Wood | 偏财 Indirect Wealth |
| 乙 Yin Wood | 正财 Direct Wealth |
| 丙 Yang Fire | 食神 Eating God |
| 丁 Yin Fire | 伤官 Hurting Officer |
| 戊 Yang Earth | 比肩 Companion |
| 己 Yin Earth | 劫财 Rob Wealth |
| 庚 Yang Metal | 偏印 Indirect Resource |
| 辛 Yin Metal | 正印 Direct Resource |
| 壬 Yang Water | 七杀 Seven Killings |
| 癸 Yin Water | 正官 Direct Officer |
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 31, 2026?
九月廿二: the 22nd day of the 9th lunar month, in the 丙午 Fire Horse year.
What is the bazi day pillar on October 31, 2026?
The day pillar is 戊寅 (Yang Earth Tiger). The month pillar is 戊戌 and the year pillar is 丙午.
Is October 31, 2026 a good day?
It is a Yellow Path (黄道, auspicious) day ruled by 司命 (Life Controller), with the Settle (定) day officer. Favorable: hunting or gathering, hunting, nothing else worth starting. People born in the year of the Monkey should be cautious (day clash).
What are the auspicious hours on October 31, 2026?
Lucky (吉) hours: 00:00–00:59 (壬子, Rat); 01:00–02:59 (癸丑, Ox); 07:00–08:59 (丙辰, Dragon); 09:00–10:59 (丁巳, Snake); 13:00–14:59 (己未, Goat); 19:00–20:59 (壬戌, Dog); 23:00–23:59 (甲子, Rat).