Daily Almanac Thursday, December 17, 2026 — Yi Chou (乙丑)
The day pillar and the classical auspicious / avoid lists, computed deterministically from the soli-lunar calendar.
- Day Pillar
- 乙丑 · Yi Chou
- Nayin
- Gold in the Sea
- Month pillar
- Geng Zi (庚子)
- Year stem-branch
- Bing Wu (丙午)
- Day officer
- Clear
- Ecliptic star
- Heavenly Virtue
- Lunar date
- 11/9
- Chinese Zodiac
- Ox
Auspicious for
- getting married
- presenting betrothal gifts
- sealing the engagement
- manufacturing vehicles
- holding worship
- praying for blessings
- building a temple
- installing the ancestral incense
- moving the hearth fire
- traveling
- visiting the bride's family
- starting school
- moving into a new home
- trading
- signing contracts
- seeking medical care
- treating illness
- renovation and construction
- breaking ground
- raising pillars
- raising the roof beam
- roofing a house
- laying the foundation
- hanging doors
The auspicious/avoid lists follow the classical almanac rule tables (the twelve day officers and the ecliptic stars), applied mechanically. For entertainment purposes only.
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I Ching / BaZi reading request (from eastalmanac.com). Page: Chinese almanac 2026-12-17, day pillar Yi Chou (乙丑). Interpret through classical principles in two layers: 1) Structural Evidence: identify key line dynamics, changing line pivot, or element balance. 2) Actionable Verdict: direct answer to the inquiry in plain language, followed by 2–3 concrete next steps (action-verb first) and mindful cautions. Grounded wisdom for self-reflection. Source page: https://eastalmanac.com/almanac/2026-12-17/