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Auspicious Moving Dates in October 2028 2028年10月搬家吉日
There are 11 auspicious move-in days in October 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Thursday, October 12, 2028, Tuesday, October 17, 2028, Friday, October 13, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Oct 15, Sat Oct 21, Sun Oct 29, Sat Oct 28.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). October 2028 spans the 8th and 9th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 寒露 (Cold Dew) on Oct 8 and 霜降 (Frost Descends) on Oct 23.
All good move-in days in October 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 22028年10月2日 星期一 | 八月十四8th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Good |
| Wed Oct 42028年10月4日 星期三 | 八月十六8th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Good |
| Thu Oct 122028年10月12日 星期四 | 八月廿四8th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Fri Oct 132028年10月13日 星期五 | 八月廿五8th lunar month, day 25 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Excellent |
| Sun Oct 15 ★2028年10月15日 星期日 | 八月廿七8th lunar month, day 27 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Good |
| Tue Oct 172028年10月17日 星期二 | 八月廿九8th lunar month, day 29 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Sat Oct 21 ★2028年10月21日 星期六 | 九月初四9th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Tue Oct 242028年10月24日 星期二 | 九月初七9th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Thu Oct 262028年10月26日 星期四 | 九月初九9th lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Sat Oct 28 ★2028年10月28日 星期六 | 九月十一9th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Good |
| Sun Oct 29 ★2028年10月29日 星期日 | 九月十二9th lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Good |
★ = 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
Thursday, October 12, 2028 八月廿四
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 修造; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), hanging a plaque (挂匾), honoring ancestors (祭祀).
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.
Tuesday, October 17, 2028 八月廿九
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 修造; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 玉堂. Full list of 宜 (do): honoring ancestors (祭祀), consecrating something new (开光), starting travel (出行), breaking old patterns (解除), cutting wood (伐木), 作梁 (作梁), moving a deity (出火), tearing down what is done (拆卸).
Lucky hours (吉时): 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat.
Friday, October 13, 2028 八月廿五
Favorable for 移徙, 纳财; the Harvest (收) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): honoring ancestors (祭祀), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), moving home (移徙), gathering friends and family (会亲友), receiving money (纳财), a fresh haircut (理发), hunting or gathering (捕捉).
Lucky hours (吉时): 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat.
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) |
|---|---|
| Mon Oct 2 | 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 Oct 4 | 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 Oct 12 | 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 |
| Fri Oct 13 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Sun Oct 15 | 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 |
| Tue Oct 17 | 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Sat Oct 21 | 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 |
| Tue Oct 24 | 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 |
| Thu Oct 26 | 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 Oct 28 | 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 |
| Sun Oct 29 | 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
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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 October 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best move-in dates in October 2028 are Thursday, October 12, 2028; Tuesday, October 17, 2028; Friday, October 13, 2028.
Are there good move-in dates on a weekend in October 2028?
Yes: Sunday, October 15, 2028; Saturday, October 21, 2028; Sunday, October 29, 2028; Saturday, October 28, 2028.
Which days in October 2028 should be avoided for moving house?
The almanac lists 入宅/移徙 as inauspicious (忌) on 11 days: Fri Oct 6, Sat Oct 7, Sun Oct 8, Mon Oct 9, Tue Oct 10, Wed Oct 11, Sat Oct 14, Wed Oct 18, Fri Oct 20, Mon Oct 23, Mon Oct 30.
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.