Lunar and Solar Calendar, January 16, 2023

Monday, January 16, 2023 (Gregorian calendar), which is the 25th day of the 12th lunar month (Year of the Ox), is an auspicious day.

DayGregorian calendar:16-01-2023

DayLunar calendar:25-12-2022

Day of the week:Monday

DayYear of the Dog (Giáp Tuất)monthYear of the OxyearYear of the Tiger

HourZodiac:Tiger (3-5), Dragon (7-9), Snake (9-11), Monkey (15-17), Rooster (17-19), Pig (21-23)

Gregorian calendar	Lunar calendar
January 2023	December 2022 (Year of the Tiger)
16	25 Day:Year of the Dog (Giáp Tuất), Month:Year of the Ox Solar terms:Xiao Han
Auspicious Hours (Good Hours)
Tiger (3-5), Dragon (7-9), Snake (9-11), Monkey (15-17), Rooster (17-19), Pig (21-23)

RED: A GOOD DAY PURPLE: BAD DAY

MondayTwo	TuesdayThree	WednesdayPrivate	ThursdayYear	FridaySix	SaturdaySeven	SundayCN
						1 10/12 Year of the Goat New Year's Day.
2 11/12 Canh Than	3 12/12 Tan Dau	4 13/12 Year of the Dog	5 14/12 Year of the Pig	6 15/12 Year of the Rat Full Moon Day.	7 16/12 Ất Sửu	8 17/12 Year of the Tiger
9 18/12 Year of the Rabbit Vietnamese Students' Traditional Day.	10 19/12 Mau Thin	11 20/12 Year of the Snake	12 21/12 Canh Ngo	13 22/12 Tan Mui	14 23/12 Year of the Monkey The Kitchen God has ascended to heaven.	15 24/12 Year of the Rooster
16 25/12 Year of the Dog (Giáp Tuất)	17 26/12 Ất Hợi	18 27/12 Year of the Rat	19 28/12 Year of the Ox	20 29/12 Mau Dan	21 30/12 Year of the Rabbit	22 1/1 Canh Thin The first day of the Lunar New Year.
23 2/1 Tan Ty The second day of the Lunar New Year.	24 3/1 Year of the Horse The third day of the Lunar New Year.	25 4/1 Year of the Goat	26 5/1 Year of the Monkey	27 6/1 Ất Dậu	28 7/1 Year of the Dog (Bính Tuất)	29 8/1 Year of the Pig
30 9/1 Mau Ty	31 10/1 Year of the Ox

Auspicious Hour	Tiger (03:00-04:59); Dragon (07:00-08:59); Snake (09:00-10:59); Monkey (15:00-16:59); Rooster (17:00-18:59); Pig (21:00-22:59)
Dark Hour	Rat (23:00-0:59); Ox (01:00-02:59); Rabbit (05:00-06:59); Horse (11:00-12:59); Goat (13:00-14:59); Dog (19:00-20:59)
Days of Oblivion	Avoid any days considered inauspicious according to the lunar calendar, such as days of lunar eclipse, days of the Three Nymphs, and days of Yang Gong's prohibitions.
Five Elements	Day:Year of the Dog (Giáp Tuất)- meaning the Heavenly Stem clashes with the Earthly Branch (Wood clashes with Earth), this day is considered an average auspicious day (neutral day). - Elemental influence: Day of Mountain Fire, unfavorable for those born in the years of Mau Thin and Canh Thin. - This day belongs to the Fire element, which clashes with the Metal element, except for those born in the years of Nhâm Thân and Giáp Ngọ, which belong to the Metal element and are not afraid of Fire. - The day of Tuất (Dog) is in harmonious combination with Mão (Cat), and in triple harmony with Dần (Tiger) and Ngọ (Horse), forming a Fire element. It clashes with Thìn (Dragon), forms a harmful combination with Mùi (Goat), damages Dậu (Rooster), destroys Mùi (Goat), and completely negates Thìn (Dragon). - The Three Killings (Tam Sát) are unfavorable for those born in the years of the Pig, Rabbit, and Goat.
Peng Zu's Hundred Cavalry Day	ButArmor"Do not open a shop or business, or you will lose money." ButDog"Don't eat dog meat, or evil spirits will come to your bed."
Khong Minh Luc Dieu	Day:Red Mouth- That is, Hung Day. Beware of gossip, conflicts, and arguments. This is an inauspicious day; plans are difficult to succeed, easily leading to internal disputes, slander, conflicts, resentment, or verbal abuse. "Xich Khau is the fruit of poverty." It gives rise to gossip and slander. It will never be lost when Otherwise, the dog will bite and separate the husband and wife."
Twenty-Eight Constellations	Star name: Heart Name day: Tam Nguyet Ho - Khau Tuan: Bad (Inauspicious star) Ruling animal: weasel, governs the day. What should be doneThis ominous star indicates that no undertaking will be successful. Dietary restrictionsStarting any undertaking on this day is bound to bring misfortune. This is especially true for weddings, making or laying beds, construction, burials, and lawsuits. Therefore, it is advisable to choose another auspicious day to carry out these activities, and especially to avoid weddings on this day. Exception: - Tam Nguyet Ho (the weasel): Tai Yin, an inauspicious star. Avoid marriage, construction, and lawsuits. Business ventures will inevitably result in losses. - The Day of the Tiger, with the Heart Star in the Ascendant, is auspicious for undertaking small tasks. "A wicked mind can cause great harm." The prison cell Disobedient to officials leads to the loss of land and property. A good burial means the deceased will follow. A marriage between a visually impaired person and someone with a weak eye is auspicious on this day. Dying and dying is a terrible sin. Within three years, a series of disasters occurred. "The military's teachings are always loyal and faithful."
Twelve Heavenly Stems	Direct Transmission What should be donePlanting rice, harvesting rice, buying buffaloes, raising silkworms, hunting animals and fish, pruning trees. Breaking ground, leveling and filling land, women starting the day by taking medicine for illness, assuming official positions, inheriting titles or businesses, entering administrative work, submitting petitions and memorials. Do not:Starting a new job, avoiding travel, and avoiding funerals are all inauspicious times.
Jade Box Almanac	Good star: - Sacred Heart Star: Auspicious for all matters, especially prayers for blessings and religious ceremonies. - Green Dragon Star (Zodiac Sign): Auspicious for all matters - Green Dragon Star (Zodiac Sign): Auspicious for all matters - Great Red Sand: Good for everything Bad star: - The Heavenly Star (or Destroyer Star): Bad for all matters. - Earth Destruction Star: Avoid construction. - Five Ghosts Star: Avoid traveling. - Moon Shape Star: Bad for all matters - The Five Void Star: Avoid starting new projects, marriage, and burial. - The Five Void Star: Avoid starting new projects, marriage, and burial. - Desolate Star: Bad for everything - The Four Seasons Star of Loneliness: Avoid marriage. - The Crying Ghost Star: Unfavorable for rituals and funerals.
Auspicious departure dates according to Khổng Minh	DayAzure Dragon Tribulation:Traveling in any of the four directions and eight orientations is auspicious; everything will go as desired.
Direction of travel	Departing in the Northeast direction to welcome the 'God of Joy'. Departing in the Southeast direction to welcome the 'God of Wealth'. Avoid traveling in the Southwest direction as you may encounter the Crane God (bad omen).
Departure time according to Ly Thuan Phong	From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Noon) and from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Midnight)Plans are difficult to succeed; seeking fortune and wealth is uncertain. Lawsuits should best be postponed. No news yet from those who have traveled far. Lost money or belongings, if found in the South, can be recovered quickly. Beware of arguments, conflicts, or petty gossip. Work will be slow and protracted, but it's best to be thorough in everything you do. From 13:00-15:00 (Goat) and from 01:00-03:00 (Ox)Good news is coming soon. If you are seeking fortune and wealth, head south. Business trips and meetings will bring good luck. Those who travel will receive news. Livestock farming will be prosperous. From 3 PM to 5 PM (Monkey) and from 3 AM to 5 AM (Tiger)Arguments, quarrels, and disputes should be avoided; caution is advised. It is best to postpone departures. Guard against curses and avoid contracting illnesses. In general, activities such as meetings, debates, and official business should be avoided during this time. If it is absolutely necessary to engage in such activities during this time, it is advisable to keep quiet to minimize the risk of fights or arguments. From 5 PM to 7 PM (Rooster) and from 5 AM to 7 AM (Rabbit)This is a very auspicious time; traveling often brings good fortune. Business and trade will be profitable. Travelers will soon return home. Women will receive good news. Everything in the household will be harmonious. If there is illness, prayers will bring recovery, and the whole family will be healthy. From 7 PM to 9 PM (Tuất) and from 7 AM to 9 AM (Thìn)Seeking wealth is not beneficial, or often leads to disappointment. Leaving home may result in loss or misfortune; important matters may be thwarted; encountering evil spirits requires offerings and rituals for peace. From 9 PM to 11 PM (Pig) and from 9 AM to 11 AM (Snake)Everything will go well; it's best to seek wealth in the southwest direction – your home will be peaceful. Those who travel will be safe.

SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT JANUARY 16, 2023

What is the lunar date today, January 16, 2023?

January 16, 2023 corresponds to the 25th day of the 12th lunar month. It is the day of Giap Tuat, the month of Quy Suu, and the year of Nham Dan.

What day of the week is January 16, 2023?

January 16, 2023 is a Monday.

Is the 25th day of the 12th lunar month an auspicious or inauspicious day?

The 25th day of the 12th lunar month is an auspicious day.

What is the date of the 25th of December in the Lunar calendar?

December 25th in the lunar calendar is the dayThanh Long Kiep.

Origin of the lunar calendar

The lunar calendar, also known as the perpetual calendar, is a type of calendar based on the cycles of the moon. It is a unique calendar. In fact, the lunar calendar is the Islamic calendar, in which each year contains exactly 12 lunar months. The characteristic of a purely lunar calendar, as in the case of the Islamic calendar, is that it is a continuous cycle of the full moon and is not tied to seasons. Therefore, the Islamic lunar year is about 11 or 12 days shorter than each solar year, and only returns to align with the solar year after every 33 or 34 Islamic years. The Islamic calendar is used primarily for religious purposes. In Saudi Arabia, the calendar is also used for commercial purposes.

Most other types of calendars, whether called "lunar calendars" or perpetual calendars, are in fact lunisolar calendars. This means that in these calendars, the months are maintained according to the cycle of the Moon, but sometimes leap months are added according to certain rules to adjust the lunar cycles to match the solar year. Currently, in Vietnamese, when people talk about the lunar calendar, they think of a calendar based on the principles of the Chinese calendar, but modified according to UTC+7 instead of UTC+8. It is a lunisolar calendar in the truest sense, not a purely lunar calendar. Because the calculation of the lunar calendar differs from that of China, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year sometimes does not completely coincide with the Spring Festival of China and other countries influenced by Chinese culture and the Sinocentric cultural sphere.

Because the purely lunar calendar has only 12 lunar months (corresponding months) in each year, this cycle (354.367 days) is sometimes also called a lunar year.

Lunar and Solar Calendar

The lunisolar calendar is a type of calendar used by many cultures, in which the dates indicate both the lunar phase (or lunar cycle) and the duration of the solar year (solar calendar). If the solar year is defined as the tropical year, the lunisolar calendar will provide indication of the seasons; if it is calculated according to the astronomical year, the calendar will predict the constellations near which a full moon (the "see-see") is likely to occur. There is usually an additional requirement that a year contains only a natural number of months, in most years 12 months, but every two (or three) years there is a year with 13 months.