Lunar and solar calendar for January 5, 2026: Auspicious hours and important feng shui notes.
Updated lunar calendar details for January 5th, 2026. Check auspicious hours, travel directions, and notes on conflicting zodiac signs to optimize your work on Monday.
See details of the Lunar Calendar January 5, 2026
According to the lunar calendar, tomorrow, Monday, January 5th, 2026 (Gregorian calendar) corresponds to the 17th day of the 11th lunar month of the Year of the Snake (乙巳). This is the day of the Earth Rabbit (己卯), belonging to the Minor Cold (小氣) solar term. In feng shui, this is a day where the Earth element clashes with the Metal element (Wood clashes with Earth), considered an inauspicious day (punishment day), therefore people should be cautious when undertaking important matters.
Overview of the lunar calendar for January 5, 2026
January 5th, 2026 is the day of Thành Đầu Thổ (Earth on the city wall). In terms of the Five Elements, the Earth element clashes with the Water element; however, those born in the years of Đinh Mùi and Quý Hợi are not affected due to the unique characteristics of their respective elemental energies. Below are the detailed parameters:
- Lunar calendar date:November 17th (Mậu Tý year), Ất Tỵ year.
- Auspicious hours:Rat (23h-1h), Tiger (3h-5h), Rabbit (5h-7h), Horse (11h-13h), Goat (13h-15h), Rooster (17h-19h).
- Dark hour:Ox (1h-3h), Dragon (7h-9h), Snake (9h-11h), Monkey (15h-17h), Dog (19h-21h), Pig (21h-23h).
- Incompatible ages:Year of the Rooster (Quý Dậu) and Year of the Rooster (Ất Dậu).
Activities that should and shouldn't be done
Based on the indicators from the Twenty-Eight Constellations and the Six Auspicious Stars of Kong Ming, this day possesses contradictory characteristics that need to be noted. Although there are auspicious stars such as the Star of Success (associated with favorable beginnings and marriages), it falls on the Day of Death - one of the days considered inauspicious for all endeavors.
Things to do (Reference)
If work must be carried out, prioritize the morning as this is the time of the "Speedy Joy" star. According to folk beliefs, Speedy Joy brings quick happiness, suitable for tasks such as:
- Meeting with partners, holding meetings.
- Minor repairs and renovations to the house.
- Matters concerning inheritance or taking office.
Things you shouldn't do
People should pay special attention to the following taboos to avoid risks:
- Day of Death:Avoid starting major, long-term projects.
- Peng Zu's Hundred Cavalry:Do not break contracts or important documents, and avoid digging wells (the water may not be clean).
- Departure:Avoid traveling by boat and do not depart in the westward direction to avoid the Crane God.
Guide to departure and auspicious times.
To enhance your luck, you can choose the auspicious direction and time for your first outing according to Ly Thuan Phong as follows:
| Time slots | Time name | Meaning and advice |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Dai An | Very auspicious, business will be profitable, the home will be peaceful, and those who have gone away will soon return. |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Tốc Hỷ | This is an omen of good news; seeking wealth should be directed towards the South, and one will encounter many fortunate events. |
| 3 PM - 5 PM | Little Cat | Meeting partners goes smoothly, those who travel return with good news, and livestock farming thrives. |
Direction of travel:It is advisable to choose the northeast direction to welcome the God of Joy or the south direction to welcome the God of Wealth. Avoid the west direction as this is the direction of the God of Misfortune (bad omen).
Explanation of Feng Shui terminology
To help readers understand better, here are the meanings of some of the terms used in this article:
- Day of Death:It is considered an extremely unlucky day of the month, and according to folk beliefs, one should avoid doing anything on this day to prevent failure.
- Tốc Hỷ:This means that joy will come quickly. Things you aspire to should be done early to take advantage of the auspicious energy.
- Truc Binh:It signifies fairness, stability, and is suitable for repairs and planning.
*The information in this article is for reference and reflection purposes only.
