Best Auspicious Days for Banquet Day

In Chinese tradition, an auspicious day (黄道吉日) is a date when the stars align — literally. The Chinese almanac uses a system of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches to calculate which days are favorable for specific activities like weddings, moving house, or starting a business.

How to pick the right day: First, choose your activity type using the tool above. Then look for dates marked as "Yellow Road" (黄道) days — these are the most auspicious. Also check the clash info to make sure the day doesn't conflict with your zodiac sign. Finally, consider the timing — starting in the morning is usually preferred.

Pro tip: Don't just look at the date — also check what's in the "Avoid" column. Even on a good day, certain activities might still be listed as unfavorable.

Here are the most common things people look for when picking an auspicious date:

💒 Best Wedding Dates — Getting married? Find dates where the almanac says "Marriage" is favorable. Avoid months 3, 7, and 9 in the lunar calendar (traditionally unlucky for weddings).

🏠 Best Moving Days — Moving to a new home? Look for "Move In" (入宅) dates. Try to move in the morning and avoid zodiac clash days for everyone in your household.

🏪 Grand Opening Dates — Opening a business? Choose "Open Market" (开市) dates and align with the Wealth God direction for maximum feng shui boost.

🚗 Car Pickup Dates — Taking delivery of a new car? Pick a lucky date for safe travels ahead.