Groundbreaking Dates 2027 吉日

The traditional almanac 通勝 approach to choosing when to break ground: find a day the almanac marks as favourable 宜, then check that neither person's clash zodiac falls on that day. These are tendencies, not guarantees — tradition treats timing as one factor among many.

119 auspicious days found in 2027.

January 1月

All auspicious days in January 2027 →

宜
Fri2027-01-01冬月廿四Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

宜
Sat2027-01-02冬月廿五Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Tue2027-01-05冬月廿八Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Open for business / launch 开市

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

宜
Fri2027-01-08腊月初一Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

宜
Mon2027-01-11腊月初四Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Ritual bathing / cleansing 沐浴塑绘

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Thu2027-01-14腊月初七Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Fri2027-01-15腊月初八Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

宜
Sun2027-01-17腊月初十Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

宜
Sat2027-01-23腊月十六Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Consecrate statues (kai guang) 开光

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

February 2月

All auspicious days in February 2027 →

宜
Fri2027-02-05腊月廿九Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Tue2027-02-09正月初四Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Place body in coffin 入殓Wedding / marriage 嫁娶

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Sun2027-02-14正月初九Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

宜
Wed2027-02-17正月十二Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Sun2027-02-21正月十六Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Wedding / marriage 嫁娶

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Tue2027-02-23正月十八Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

宜
Thu2027-02-25正月二十Day officer: Receive 收
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

宜
Fri2027-02-26正月廿一Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Wedding / marriage 嫁娶

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

March 3月

All auspicious days in March 2027 →

宜
Mon2027-03-01正月廿四Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Thu2027-03-04正月廿七Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Pray for blessings 祈福Pray for children 求嗣

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

宜
Sat2027-03-06正月廿九Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Consecrate statues (kai guang) 开光

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

宜
Mon2027-03-08二月初一Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Tue2027-03-09二月初二Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Sign contracts 立券

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

宜
Thu2027-03-11二月初四Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Fri2027-03-12二月初五Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Set up the bed 安床Fell trees 伐木

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Sat2027-03-20二月十三Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Tue2027-03-23二月十六Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Wed2027-03-24二月十七Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄Sign contracts 立券

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Tue2027-03-30二月廿三Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Pray for blessings 祈福Hold Taoist rites 斋醮

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

April 4月

All auspicious days in April 2027 →

宜
Thu2027-04-01二月廿五Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Fri2027-04-02二月廿六Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Consecrate statues (kai guang) 开光Pray for children 求嗣

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

宜
Mon2027-04-05二月廿九Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Sat2027-04-17三月十一Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Set up the altar 安香出火

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Sun2027-04-18三月十二Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Travel / go on a trip 出行

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

May 5月

All auspicious days in May 2027 →

宜
Thu2027-05-06四月初一Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

宜
Fri2027-05-07四月初二Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Sun2027-05-09四月初四Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

宜
Mon2027-05-10四月初五Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Wed2027-05-12四月初七Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Sat2027-05-15四月初十Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

宜
Mon2027-05-17四月十二Day officer: Balance 平
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Wedding / marriage 嫁娶

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

宜
Tue2027-05-18四月十三Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

宜
Wed2027-05-19四月十四Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Fri2027-05-21四月十六Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Engagement 订盟Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

宜
Sat2027-05-22四月十七Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Mon2027-05-24四月十九Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Thu2027-05-27四月廿二Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

宜
Mon2027-05-31四月廿六Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

June 6月

All auspicious days in June 2027 →

宜
Thu2027-06-03四月廿九Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Sat2027-06-05五月初一Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Mon2027-06-07五月初三Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Renovate / repair 修造Lay foundations 起基

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Wed2027-06-09五月初五Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Sat2027-06-12五月初八Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Tue2027-06-15五月十一Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Hold Taoist rites 斋醮

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Wed2027-06-16五月十二Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Fri2027-06-18五月十四Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

宜
Sat2027-06-19五月十五Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Make the bridal bed canopy 合帐

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Mon2027-06-21五月十七Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Thu2027-06-24五月二十Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Fri2027-06-25五月廿一Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

宜
Mon2027-06-28五月廿四Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Wed2027-06-30五月廿六Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

July 7月

All auspicious days in July 2027 →

宜
Thu2027-07-01五月廿七Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Sat2027-07-03五月廿九Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Tue2027-07-06六月初三Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Install machinery 安机械Move house / relocate 移徙

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Wed2027-07-07六月初四Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

宜
Sat2027-07-10六月初七Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Sun2027-07-11六月初八Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Tue2027-07-13六月初十Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Fri2027-07-16六月十三Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Renovate / repair 修造Install machinery 安机械

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

宜
Mon2027-07-19六月十六Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

August 8月

All auspicious days in August 2027 →

宜
Wed2027-08-04七月初三Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Sun2027-08-08七月初七Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Build embankments 筑堤

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Tue2027-08-10七月初九Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Cleanse away bad luck (resolve) 解除

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

宜
Fri2027-08-13七月十二Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

宜
Tue2027-08-17七月十六Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Install machinery 安机械Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

宜
Wed2027-08-18七月十七Day officer: Receive 收
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Thu2027-08-19七月十八Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

宜
Fri2027-08-20七月十九Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Travel / go on a trip 出行

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Sun2027-08-22七月廿一Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Cleanse away bad luck (resolve) 解除Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

宜
Wed2027-08-25七月廿四Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

宜
Sun2027-08-29七月廿八Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

宜
Tue2027-08-31七月三十Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

September 9月

All auspicious days in September 2027 →

宜
Mon2027-09-06八月初六Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

宜
Fri2027-09-10八月初十Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

宜
Sat2027-09-11八月十一Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Trade / do deals 交易

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Thu2027-09-16八月十六Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

宜
Sun2027-09-19八月十九Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Consecrate statues (kai guang) 开光Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Mon2027-09-20八月二十Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Consecrate statues (kai guang) 开光Cleanse away bad luck (resolve) 解除

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Wed2027-09-22八月廿二Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

宜
Sun2027-09-26八月廿六Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄Ritual bathing / cleansing 沐浴

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

宜
Tue2027-09-28八月廿八Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

October 10月

All auspicious days in October 2027 →

宜
Fri2027-10-01九月初二Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶造车器

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

宜
Mon2027-10-04九月初五Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Engagement 订盟Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

宜
Tue2027-10-05九月初六Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Consecrate statues (kai guang) 开光Pray for children 求嗣

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

宜
Sat2027-10-09九月初十Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

宜
Fri2027-10-15九月十六Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Mon2027-10-18九月十九Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

宜
Wed2027-10-20九月廿一Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Tiger 虎 year

November 11月

All auspicious days in November 2027 →

宜
Sun2027-11-07十月初十Day officer: Balance 平
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Consecrate statues (kai guang) 开光

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Thu2027-11-11十月十四Day officer: Danger 危
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rat 鼠 year

宜
Sun2027-11-14十月十七Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

宜
Wed2027-11-17十月二十Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

宜
Fri2027-11-19十月廿二Day officer: Balance 平
Break ground (construction) 动土Travel / go on a trip 出行Receive money / collect payment 纳财

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

宜
Sat2027-11-20十月廿三Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

宜
Wed2027-11-24十月廿七Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Engagement 订盟Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

宜
Fri2027-11-26十月廿九Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Open for business / launch 开市Receive money / collect payment 纳财

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rabbit 兔 year

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Mon2027-11-29冬月初二Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶造车器

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Horse 马 year

December 12月

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Wed2027-12-01冬月初四Day officer: Balance 平
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Move house / relocate 移徙

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

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Thu2027-12-02冬月初五Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Engagement 订盟Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Rooster 鸡 year

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Mon2027-12-06冬月初九Day officer: Success 成
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Ox 牛 year

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Thu2027-12-09冬月十二Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Worship ancestors / make offerings 祭祀Pray for blessings 祈福

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

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Sun2027-12-12冬月十五Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

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Wed2027-12-15冬月十八Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

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Tue2027-12-21冬月廿四Day officer: Open 开
Break ground (construction) 动土Send betrothal gifts 纳采Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dragon 龙 year

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Wed2027-12-22冬月廿五Day officer: Close 闭
Break ground (construction) 动土Move into a new home 入宅Move house / relocate 移徙

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Snake 蛇 year

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Fri2027-12-24冬月廿七Day officer: Remove 除
Break ground (construction) 动土Engagement 订盟Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Goat 羊 year

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Sat2027-12-25冬月廿八Day officer: Full 满
Break ground (construction) 动土Engagement 订盟Send betrothal gifts 纳采

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Monkey 猴 year

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Mon2027-12-27冬月三十Day officer: Settle 定
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Coming-of-age ceremony 冠笄

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Dog 狗 year

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Tue2027-12-28腊月初一Day officer: Hold 执
Break ground (construction) 动土Wedding / marriage 嫁娶Engagement 订盟

Clash: rest day if you were born in a Pig 猪 year

The right date also depends on the couple's charts 命 — zodiac, Day Master, and Four Pillars. A day the almanac marks as generally good may still conflict with one partner's clash day.

Check compatibility for your charts →

Questions 常問

How does the almanac pick groundbreaking dates?

The Tung Shing 通勝 lists days where the favoured activities 宜 include 动土. The day officer, heavenly stems, and earthly branches all contribute to the verdict.

Do these dates work for everyone?

These are general almanac days — a good starting point. Whether a specific date suits you personally also depends on your birth chart and zodiac. The tradition recommends checking that neither person's clash zodiac falls on the chosen day.