Lunar Calendar for May 1st, 2026: A day of auspiciousness, favorable for starting new ventures and welcoming wealth.

Thanh VinhApril 30, 2026 16:02

Detailed information about the Lunar Calendar for May 1st, 2026 will help readers plan accordingly. Discover auspicious hours, favorable directions for travel, and feng shui considerations for the full moon day of the third lunar month.

See details of the Lunar Calendar May 1, 2026

According to the Lunar Calendar, tomorrow, May 1st, 2026 (Gregorian Calendar), falls on the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month. This is considered a day of minor auspiciousness, bringing good fortune and favorable conditions for pursuing important endeavors and receiving support from benefactors. However, people should be aware of some inauspicious aspects related to conflicting zodiac signs and unfavorable time slots to ensure things go more smoothly.

Overview of the Lunar Calendar for May 1, 2026

May 1st, 2026 corresponds to the day of Ất Hợi, the month of Nhâm Thìn, and the year of Bính Ngọ. Below are some basic feng shui parameters for your reference:

  • The Five Elements:The day of Ất Hợi belongs to the Fire element (Sơn Đầu Hỏa). Because the Branch generates the Stem (Water generates Wood), this is considered an auspicious day.
  • Incompatible ages:Pay special attention to those born in the years of Kỷ Tỵ and Tân Tỵ.
  • On duty:Danger (Advising people to be cautious and avoid complacency in important decisions).
  • Star:Lau (Lau Kim Cau) - One of the auspicious stars good for initiating and building projects.

Look up auspicious and inauspicious hours.

Choosing the right time of day is an important factor in East Asian feng shui culture for increasing good fortune.

Auspicious (Good) time slotsInauspicious (Bad) time slots
Ox (01h - 03h)Rat (23:00 - 01:00)
Dragon (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)Tiger (03h - 05h)
Noon (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)Rabbit (05h - 07h)
Scent (13:00 - 15:00)Snake (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Dog (7 PM - 9 PM)Body (3 PM - 5 PM)
Pig (9 PM - 11 PM)Rooster (5 PM - 7 PM)

Auspicious direction and time for departure.

Setting out in the right direction helps to receive positive energy from the God of Joy and the God of Wealth:

  • Good direction:Go northwest to welcome the God of Joy or southeast to welcome the God of Wealth.
  • Directions to avoid:Southwest direction (encountering the Crane God, unfavorable).
  • Auspicious times for departure:The time slots of 3 PM to 5 PM (Monkey Hour) and 3 AM to 5 AM (Tiger Hour) are considered very auspicious for business, trade, or for women receiving good news.

Feng Shui advice for May 1st, 2026

Even though it's a day of auspiciousness with many favorable stars like Thien Thanh and Cat Khanh, people should still pay attention to the guidance from the Bang To Bach Ky Nhat and the Twenty-Eight Constellations:

Things to do:

The day is auspicious because the Lou star shines upon it, making it very favorable for starting construction, building doors, getting married, or undertaking irrigation projects. Activities seeking wealth and prosperity, and business openings, also receive positive support from the Mau Thuong star.

Things to avoid:

According to folk beliefs, one should avoid sowing seeds, planting trees, or getting married on this day to prevent future misfortunes. In particular, this day is considered an inauspicious day, so it is advisable to refrain from undertaking major, groundbreaking events.

*The information in this article is for reference and reflection purposes only, providing readers with additional perspectives on traditional culture.

Thanh Vinh