Lunar and Solar Calendar, January 23, 2017

Monday, January 23, 2017 (Gregorian calendar), which is the 26th day of the 12th lunar month (Year of the Ox, Year of the Monkey), is an auspicious day.

DayGregorian calendar:23-01-2017

DayLunar calendar:26-12-2016

Day of the week:Monday

DayCanh TuatmonthYear of the OxyearYear of the Monkey

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

Gregorian calendar	Lunar calendar
January 2017	December 2016 (Year of the Monkey)
23	26 Day:Canh Tuat, Month:Year of the Ox Solar terms:South Korea
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 4/12 Mau Ty New Year's Day.
2 5/12 Year of the Ox	3 6/12 Year of the Tiger	4 7/12 Year of the Rabbit	5 8/12 Year of the Dragon	6 9/12 Year of the Snake	7 10/12 Year of the Horse	8 11/12 Year of the Goat (1955)
9 12/12 Year of the Monkey Vietnamese Students' Traditional Day.	10 13/12 Year of the Rooster	11 14/12 Mau Tuat	12 15/12 Year of the Pig Full Moon Day.	13 16/12 Year of the Rat	14 17/12 Year of the Ox	15 18/12 Year of the Tiger
16 19/12 Year of the Rabbit	17 20/12 Year of the Dragon	18 21/12 Year of the Snake (乙巳)	19 22/12 Year of the Horse	20 23/12 Year of the Goat The Kitchen God has ascended to heaven.	21 24/12 Mau Than	22 25/12 Year of the Rooster
23 26/12 Canh Tuat	24 27/12 Tan Hoi	25 28/12 Year of the Rat	26 29/12 Year of the Ox	27 30/12 Year of the Tiger	28 1/1 Ất Mão The first day of the Lunar New Year.	29 2/1 Year of the Dragon The second day of the Lunar New Year.
30 3/1 Year of the Snake The third day of the Lunar New Year.	31 4/1 Mau Ngo

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:Canh Tuat- meaning that the Earth element gives rise to the Metal element (Earth generates Metal), this day is an auspicious day (meaning a lucky day). - Lunar energy: The day is associated with the Metal element, and is unfavorable for those born in the years of Giap Thin and Mau Thin. - This day belongs to the Metal element, which clashes with the Wood element, except for those born in the year of Mau Tuat (Earth Dog), as the clash of Metal and Wood is beneficial for them. - 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	ButSoup"It is inadvisable to weave cloth or spin silk because the loom will be damaged." 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 never goes out of style when Otherwise, the dog will bite and separate the husband and wife."
Twenty-Eight Constellations	Star nameDanger Name dayNguy Nguyet Yen - Kien Dam: Bad (Binh Tu) The ruling animal is the swallow, governing Monday. What should be doneLaying a peaceful bed, a very good burial. Dietary restrictionsActivities such as laying roof beams, building houses, draining water, digging canals, sailing, or opening doors are considered inauspicious. Therefore, if you intend to build a house, you should choose another day to proceed. Exception: - The Nguy Nguyet Yen star in the Tỵ, Dậu, and Sửu signs indicates that all endeavors will be auspicious. Of these, the Dậu sign is the most favorable. On the Sửu day, the Nguy Nguy star is in its auspicious position: all undertakings will be successful and bring honor. - Danger: Nguyet Yen (swallow): Moon star, inauspicious star. Unfavorable for opening businesses, funerals, and construction. "A dangerous star makes it impossible to build a high road." Self-immolation, a bloody mess. A three-year-old child suffered a water-related calamity. Young people who go abroad do not always return to their old ways. If the burial coincides with this day, A hundred-day anniversary of lying on a high bed. Open the gate, release the water to create a staff shape. "Three years and five years of sorrow."
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:It is inauspicious to start a new job, travel, or attend funerals.
Jade Box Almanac	Good star: - Sacred Heart Star: Auspicious for all matters, especially prayers for blessings and religious ceremonies. - Green Dragon Zodiac Star: Auspicious for all matters - Green Dragon Zodiac Star: 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	DayWhite Tiger Head:Traveling and seeking wealth will both be successful. Wherever you go, everything will go smoothly.
Direction of travel	Departing in the Northwest direction to welcome the 'God of Joy'. Departing in the Southwest direction to welcome the 'God of Wealth'. Avoid traveling in the Northeast 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 23, 2017

What is the lunar date today, January 23, 2017?

January 23, 2017 corresponds to the 26th day of the 12th lunar month. It is the day of Canh Tuat, the month of Tan Suu, and the year of Binh Than.

What day of the week was January 23, 2017?

January 23, 2017 was a Monday.

Is the 26th day of the 12th lunar month an auspicious or inauspicious day?

The 26th day of the 12th lunar month is an auspicious day.

What is the date of the 26th day of the 12th lunar month?

December 26th in the lunar calendar is the dayWhite Tiger Head.

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.