Lunisolar calendar today — 09/11/2026

Check the lunar date, celestial stems, auspicious hours, and monthly calendar.

VENDREDI

Heure

12:35

Terre Cheval

Mois (08)

1

Détails

Jour Terre Rat

Mois Feu Coq

Année Feu Cheval

Secrets of Auspicious Dates and Myriad Year Calendar

The Lunisolar Calendar is more than a date tracker; its core lies in the calculation of Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the Five Elements to determine fortune and misfortune. Here are the 3 most crucial elements to understand when consulting the calendar for major life events.

🌟 1. Auspicious Hours (Giờ Hoàng Đạo)

According to ancient astronomy, the sun's path creates specific diurnal guardians. The sun's orbit is called the "Yellow Path" (Hoàng Đạo). Hours governed by benevolent deities (Azure Dragon, Bright Hall, Golden Chamber, Heavenly Virtue, Jade Hall, Commander of Fate) are considered Auspicious Hours.

  • Highly Favorable: All undertakings during these hours proceed smoothly and are likely to succeed, especially business openings, contract signings, and wedding ceremonies.
  • Neutralizes Negative Energy: Starting important activities during Auspicious Hours can help overcome bad luck if you must unavoidably act on an inauspicious day.

🌑 2. Inauspicious Hours (Giờ Hắc Đạo)

Opposite to the Auspicious Hours, Inauspicious Hours are governed by malefic deities (Heavenly Punishment, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Heavenly Prison, Dark Warrior, Hook Formation). These periods carry heavy Yin energy, prone to obstacles and disputes.

Feng Shui masters strongly advise against starting new ventures, traveling far, moving houses, or signing major loans during these hours to prevent financial loss and legal troubles.

⚔️ 3. Zodiac Clashes & Elemental Conflicts

Even if a day is universally charted as an "Auspicious Day", if its Earthly Branch directly clashes with your birth year's animal sign, it becomes intensely inauspicious on a personal level.

Major Hexagonal Clashes to avoid matching day-to-birth-zodiac:
  • RatHorse
  • OxGoat
  • TigerMonkey
  • CatRooster
  • DragonDog
  • SnakePig

* Example: If you are born in the Year of the Horse, never choose a Rat day to open a business, even if it is universally auspicious.

Questions fréquentes

What is today's lunar date?

The calendar automatically converts the current Gregorian date to its Vietnamese lunar date and shows celestial stems, auspicious hours, and travel directions.

What are auspicious hours?

Auspicious hours are time periods traditionally considered favorable. Select any date in the calendar to see the corresponding time periods.

What is a lunisolar calendar?

A lunisolar calendar combines Moon cycles with the solar year. Leap months are periodically added so lunar months remain aligned with the seasons.

Can I check another date?

Yes. Move to the previous or next day, or select a date in the monthly grid to view its stems, elements, favorable hours, and traditional recommendations.