Lunar and Solar Calendar for January 17, 2026: Auspicious Hours and Important Notes

See details of the Lunar Calendar January 17, 2026

According to the lunar calendar, tomorrow, Saturday, January 17, 2026 (corresponding to the 29th day of the 11th month of the Year of the Snake in the Lunar Calendar) is considered an auspicious day. This is a favorable time to pursue important matters in the morning; however, people should be aware of conflicting factors and inauspicious hours to ensure smooth progress.

Overview information for January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026 is the day of Tan Mao, the month of Mau Ty, and the year of At Ty. In terms of the Five Elements, this is the day of Tan Mao - meaning the Heavenly Stem clashes with the Earthly Branch (Metal clashes with Wood), belonging to the Wood element (Pine and Cypress Wood).

• Incompatible ages:Ất Dậu, Kỷ Dậu.
• Compatible ages:The day of the Rabbit is in harmonious combination with the Dog; it is in triple harmony with the Goat and the Pig, forming a Wood element combination.
• Overall assessment:It is an average auspicious day (Chế nhật), however, it falls on a day of Death – one of the days when everything is considered inauspicious.

Auspicious Hours and Inauspicious Hours

Choosing an auspicious time helps increase positive energy and minimize risks when carrying out tasks:

Auspicious Hours (Good Hours)

• Rat (23:00-00:59)
• Dần (03:00-04:59)
• Rabbit (05:00-06:59)
• Noon (11:00-12:59)
• Mui (13:00-14:59)
• Rooster (17:00-18:59)

Black Hour (Bad Hour)

• Ox (01:00-02:59)
• Dragon (07:00-08:59)
• Snake (09:00-10:59)
• Than (15:00-16:59)
• Tuất (19:00-20:59)
• Pig (21:00-22:59)

Things to do and things to avoid according to feng shui.

Based on the Twenty-Eight Constellations and Twelve Constellations system, people should consider the following activities:

What should be done (Truc Binh):Activities related to warehousing, burial, installing doors, building balconies, repairing boats, reinforcing dikes, laying beds, and inheriting businesses were deemed appropriate.

Major taboo:Due to encountering the inauspicious star De (Hung Tu) and the day of Thu Tu, the homeowner should avoid starting construction, burials, weddings, and especially traveling by water. According to folk beliefs, giving birth on this day is also considered an unlucky omen, and it is necessary to perform good deeds for the child.

Guide to auspicious journeys

To enhance good fortune, homeowners can consult the auspicious directions and times for departure according to the methods of Zhuge Liang and Li Chunfeng:

• Good direction:Set out in the southwest direction to welcome the God of Joy (good news) and the God of Wealth (fortune).
• Bad direction:Avoid the due north direction because you will encounter the Crane God.
• Auspicious times for departure:The time slots from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Dragon) and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Dog) are considered very auspicious, bringing profitable business and family harmony.

Explanation of Feng Shui terminology

In Eastern cultures, these terms carry directional meanings:

• Happy Day:This is an omen of quick joy. It's best to undertake tasks in the morning for swift success.
• Day of Death:Considered the unluckiest day of the month, it is not advisable to undertake important events such as groundbreaking ceremonies or weddings.
• Sao De (Twenty-Eight Constellations):Belonging to the Earth element, it signifies misfortune and is unfavorable for preserving wealth and marriage.

The information in this article is for reference and reflection purposes only.