The most accurate lunar calendar for January 16th, the perpetual calendar for January 16th, 2025.
Checking the lunar calendar for January 16, 2025 will help you choose the most auspicious date for your activities. According to the lunar calendar, January 16, 2025 is an inauspicious day to avoid for activities such as marriage, house renovations, opening a business, lawsuits, buying a house, buying a car, and funerals.
Today, according to the Gregorian calendar, is January 16, 2025. According to the lunar calendar, it is the 17th day of the 12th month of the Year of the Wood Dragon (Giáp Thìn), which corresponds to the day of Ất Dậu, month of Đinh Sửu, year of Giáp Thìn.
Today is the day of the Black Path Battle, the day of the Rooster (乙酉) - a day of misfortune (凶) - Yin Metal clashes with Yin Wood:This day is considered unfavorable because the Earth Branch clashes with the Heavenly Stem. It's not advisable to undertake major projects as they will require significant effort. Smaller tasks can proceed as usual.
Compatible ages today
- Compatible zodiac signs: Six-harmony: Dragon. Three-harmony: Ox, Snake.
- Conflicting zodiac signs: Kỷ Mão, Đinh Mão, Tân Mùi, Tân Sửu.
Dos and Don'ts
Things to do:Perform daily tasks.
Things you shouldn't do:Activities such as commencing construction, laying the foundation, repairing houses, opening businesses, conducting transactions, signing contracts, praying for wealth, funerals, repairing tombs, relocating tombs, marriage, religious ceremonies, praying for blessings, healing illnesses, resolving disputes, litigation, and clearing one's name are all performed.
Today's auspicious and inauspicious hours
Auspicious Hours:
The Hour of the Rat (11 PM - 1 AM): This is an auspicious hour, the Hour of the Commander. Everything will go well.
Tiger Hour (3:00 AM - 5:00 AM): This is the auspicious hour of the Green Dragon. It is good for all matters and ranks first among all auspicious hours.
The Hour of the Rabbit (5:00 AM - 7:00 AM): This is an auspicious hour, favorable for meeting important people and for career advancement.
Noon (11 AM - 1 PM): This is the auspicious hour of the Golden Treasury. Good for weddings and marriages.
The Hour of the Goat (1 PM - 3 PM): This is an auspicious hour, the Hour of the Golden Path. Everything will go smoothly.
The Hour of the Rooster (5 PM - 7 PM): This is the auspicious hour of the Jade Palace. It is good for all matters, except those related to mud, soil, and cooking. It is especially good for paperwork, official documents, and academic pursuits.
Dark Hour:
The Hour of the Ox (1:00 AM - 3:00 AM): This is an inauspicious hour, considered unlucky for moving house, building a house, or funerals.
The Hour of the Dragon (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): This is an inauspicious hour, associated with the Heavenly Punishment. It is highly unfavorable for lawsuits.
The Hour of the Snake (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM): This is an inauspicious hour according to the Chinese calendar, associated with the Vermilion Bird. It is unfavorable for arguments and lawsuits.
The Hour of the Monkey (3 PM - 5 PM): This is the hour of the Black Tiger, a dark hour. It is inauspicious for all activities except hunting and sacrificial rituals.
The Hour of Tuat (7 PM - 9 PM): This is an inauspicious hour, considered unlucky according to the lunar calendar. Everything is unfavorable during this time, except for matters related to suppressing evil spirits (in beliefs and superstitions).
The Hour of the Pig (9 PM - 11 PM): This is an inauspicious hour (Hắc Đạo Nguyên Vũ). Avoid lawsuits and social interactions.
Departing today
Departure date:This is the day of the Vermilion Bird - Traveling and seeking wealth are both unfavorable. There is a risk of losing possessions, and lawsuits may be lost due to weak arguments.
Direction of travel:
- Auspicious direction: Northwest.
- God of Wealth: Southeast.
- Crane deity: Northwest.
Departure time:
Hour of the Rat (23:00-01:00):It is the Hour of Conflict. Disagreements, conflicts, or arguments are likely to occur. Those planning to travel should postpone their trip.
Hour of the Ox (01:00-03:00):This is the auspicious hour. Traveling during this time brings good fortune. Opening a business, trading, and transactions will be profitable. Work will proceed smoothly and everything will be harmonious.
Tiger Hour (03:00-05:00):This is an inauspicious hour. Seeking wealth is not beneficial, traveling will encounter obstacles, and one may encounter evil spirits and need to perform rituals to overcome them.
Hour of the Rabbit (05:00-07:00):This is an auspicious hour. Pray for wealth facing west or south. Travel will be peaceful. Everything you do will be successful.
Dragon Hour (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM):This is an auspicious hour. Joy is coming soon. Pray for wealth facing south. Travel will be peaceful. The beginning of the hour is better than the end.
Snake Hour (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM):This is a challenging time. All endeavors will be difficult to achieve. Beware of gossip and slander. Matters involving paperwork, government, and law should be handled slowly and calmly.
Noon (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM):It is the Hour of Conflict. Disagreements, conflicts, or arguments are likely to occur. Those planning to travel should postpone their trip.
Hour of the Goat (13:00-15:00):This is the auspicious hour. Traveling during this time brings good fortune. Opening a business, trading, and transactions will be profitable. Work will proceed smoothly and everything will be harmonious.
Monkey Hour (3 PM - 5 PM):This is an inauspicious hour. Seeking wealth is not beneficial, traveling will encounter obstacles, and one may encounter evil spirits and need to perform rituals to overcome them.
Rooster Hour (5 PM - 7 PM):This is an auspicious hour. Pray for wealth facing west or south. Travel will be peaceful. Everything you do will be successful.
Dog Hour (7 PM - 9 PM):This is an auspicious hour. Joy is coming soon. Pray for wealth facing south. Travel will be peaceful. The beginning of the hour is better than the end.
Hour of the Pig (9 PM - 11 PM):This is a challenging time. All endeavors will be difficult to achieve. Beware of gossip and slander. Matters involving paperwork, government, and law should be handled slowly and calmly.
*Information for reference and reflection
