Daily Almanac Monday, January 5, 2026 — Ji Mao (己卯)

The day pillar and the classical auspicious / avoid lists, computed deterministically from the soli-lunar calendar.

Day Pillar: 己卯 · Ji Mao
Nayin: Earth of the City Wall
Month pillar: Ji Chou (己丑)
Year stem-branch: Yi Si (乙巳)
Day officer: Full
Ecliptic star: Heavenly Virtue
Lunar date: 11/17
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit

Auspicious for

opening a business
trading
signing contracts
receiving payments
digging a pond
patching walls
getting married
presenting betrothal gifts
buying livestock
fishing
setting up the marital bed

Avoid

renovation and construction
raising the roof beam
moving into a new home
praying for blessings
visiting the sick
digging a well
breaking ground
hanging doors
burial
building a stove

The auspicious/avoid lists follow the classical almanac rule tables (the twelve day officers and the ecliptic stars), applied mechanically. For entertainment purposes only.

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I Ching / BaZi reading request (from eastalmanac.com).
Page: Chinese almanac 2026-01-05, day pillar Ji Mao (己卯).
Interpret through classical principles in two layers: 1) Structural Evidence: identify key line dynamics, changing line pivot, or element balance. 2) Actionable Verdict: direct answer to the inquiry in plain language, followed by 2–3 concrete next steps (action-verb first) and mindful cautions. Grounded wisdom for self-reflection. Source page:
https://eastalmanac.com/almanac/2026-01-05/

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