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Auspicious Moving Dates in May 2027 2027年5月搬家吉日
There are 10 auspicious move-in days in May 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Wednesday, May 19, 2027, Thursday, May 27, 2027, Thursday, May 6, 2027. Weekend options: Sun May 30, Sat May 15, Sun May 9.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). May 2027 spans the 3rd and 4th lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat year. Solar terms this month: 立夏 (Start of Summer) on May 6 and 小满 (Grain Buds) on May 21.
All good move-in days in May 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu May 62027年5月6日 星期四 | 四月初一4th lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Sun May 9 ★2027年5月9日 星期日 | 四月初四4th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Good |
| Tue May 112027年5月11日 星期二 | 四月初六4th lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Good |
| Sat May 15 ★2027年5月15日 星期六 | 四月初十4th lunar month, day 10 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Mon May 172027年5月17日 星期一 | 四月十二4th lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Good |
| Wed May 192027年5月19日 星期三 | 四月十四4th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Excellent |
| Fri May 212027年5月21日 星期五 | 四月十六4th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Good |
| Tue May 252027年5月25日 星期二 | 四月二十4th lunar month, day 20 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Good |
| Thu May 272027年5月27日 星期四 | 四月廿二4th lunar month, day 22 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sun May 30 ★2027年5月30日 星期日 | 四月廿五4th lunar month, day 25 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
★ = weekend. “Zodiac clash” (冲) is the animal sign the day opposes: if you or the main person involved was born in that year, traditional advice is to choose another day.
Why the top picks stand out
Wednesday, May 19, 2027 四月十四
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 修造; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光), moving a deity (出火).
Lucky hours (吉时): 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig.
Thursday, May 27, 2027 四月廿二
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 修造; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; blessed by 天德合. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), addressing an illness (治病), crafting tools (造车器), repair or renovation (修造).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster.
Thursday, May 6, 2027 四月初一
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光), moving a deity (出火), starting travel (出行), tearing down what is done (拆卸).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster.
Lucky hours for every good day 吉时
Traditionally the ceremony (carrying the first items across the threshold) is timed to a lucky two-hour period (时辰). Free, for every date above:
| Date | Lucky hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Thu May 6 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Sun May 9 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Tue May 11 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Sat May 15 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Mon May 17 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Wed May 19 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig |
| Fri May 21 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Tue May 25 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig |
| Thu May 27 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Sun May 30 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
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How to use these dates
Start from the table, drop any day that clashes with your zodiac animal, then check the practical things: venue, travel, the family calendar. Many families also ask an elder or a 择日 master to check against each person’s bazi (八字). You can check a single day in our auspicious-date finder or read the full 宜/忌 for any day in the calendar.
Bring it home 备齐
Traditional picks: a rice bucket, a pineapple (旺来), a lucky plant.
Hang on move-in day to welcome good fortune.
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Common questions
What are the most auspicious move-in dates in May 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best move-in dates in May 2027 are Wednesday, May 19, 2027; Thursday, May 27, 2027; Thursday, May 6, 2027.
Are there good move-in dates on a weekend in May 2027?
Yes: Sunday, May 30, 2027; Saturday, May 15, 2027; Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Which days in May 2027 should be avoided for moving house?
The almanac lists 入宅/移徙 as inauspicious (忌) on 11 days: Sun May 2, Wed May 5, Mon May 10, Wed May 12, Thu May 13, Fri May 14, Tue May 18, Sat May 22, Mon May 24, Sat May 29, Mon May 31.
How are these dates chosen?
Each day is checked in the traditional Chinese almanac: it must list 入宅 or 移徙 among the day's favorable activities (宜) and not among its taboos (忌), and it must not be a Break (破) day or a day marked 诸事不宜. Days on the Yellow Path (黄道), with favorable day officers or blessing stars rank higher. A day that clashes (冲) with your own zodiac animal should be skipped.