Lunar calendar for January 3, 2026: An auspicious day for starting new ventures.

See details of the Lunar Calendar January 3, 2026

According to the lunar calendar, tomorrow, Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 (Gregorian calendar) coincides with the 15th day of the 11th lunar month (Year of the Snake). This is considered an auspicious day (Bao Nhat), signifying good fortune and favorable conditions for many important activities in life and work.

Overview of the lunar calendar for January 3, 2026

January 3rd, 2026 is the day of Ding Chou, with the Heavenly Stem generating the Earthly Branch (Fire generates Earth), which is very auspicious for long-term plans. In terms of the Five Elements, this is a day of Jian Ha Shui (Water under the stream), which is unfavorable for those born in the years of Tan Mui and Ky Mui. However, those born in the years of Ky Chou, Ding You, and Ky Mui (belonging to the Fire element) are not negatively affected by the Water element of this day.

According to the Kong Ming Six Wonders, this is the dayDai AnIn feng shui, the Great Peace (Đại An) symbolizes stability, peace, and permanence. Actions taken on this day tend to bring a sense of security, ease in encountering helpful benefactors, and smooth financial success.

Auspicious and Inauspicious Hours of the Day

Choosing the right time slot is crucial for maximizing efficiency in carrying out tasks. Below are the time slots for January 3rd, 2026:

Auspicious Hours (Good Hours)

• Tiger Hour (03:00-04:59)
• Hour of the Rabbit (05:00-06:59)
• Snake Hour (09:00-10:59)
• Monkey Hour (15:00-16:59)
• The Hour of Tuat (7:00 PM - 8:59 PM)
• Hour of the Pig (21:00-22:59)

Black Hour (Bad Hour)

• The hours are Tý (23:00-00:59), Sửu (01:00-02:59), Thìn (07:00-08:59), Ngọ (11:00-12:59), Mùi (13:00-14:59), and Dậu (17:00-18:59).

Things to do and not to do.

Based on astrological systems such as the Twenty-Eight Constellations and the Twelve Constellations, people can refer to the following activities to optimize their luck:

Things to do:This day is ruled by the star Wei (Auspicious Star), which is very good for weddings, building houses, clearing land, planting, or starting new projects. In particular, the "Trực Trừ" aspect on this day supports seeking medical treatment, undergoing therapeutic methods, or cleaning up and discarding old things to welcome new ones.

Things to avoid:According to the Peng Zu Hundred Taboos of the Day, one should not cut hair on the Ding day to avoid health problems (boils); one should not accept a new position on the Chou day. Additionally, the Wei star advises against traveling by boat on this day.

The direction and time of departure bring good fortune.

To enhance good fortune when traveling or starting a new job, you can refer to the following directions and times for departure:

• Direction of travel:Go in that directionSouthto welcome the God of Joy (good news) or directionEastTo welcome the God of Wealth (fortune and prosperity), avoid the due West direction as it encounters the God of Misfortune (bad omen).
• Auspicious times for departure:The hours of 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Noon) and 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Midnight) are considered auspicious, bringing profit to businesses and good news for women. The hours of 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Monkey) and 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM (Tiger) are also very favorable for seeking wealth; traveling southwest is believed to bring peace.

Explaining the meaning of feng shui terms

To help readers better understand the information above, here are the definitions of some typical terms:

• Dai An:It represents a state of lasting peace and stability. A Great Peace Day is suitable for strengthening foundations, preserving assets, and maintaining lasting relationships.
• Auspicious Day (Day of Good Fortune):This is a day when the heavenly stem and earthly branch are in harmony, creating a balanced energy that helps to facilitate the smooth progress of tasks.
• Star Position:One of the 28 constellations (Twenty-Eight Constellations), representing glory, wealth, and family happiness.

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