Today’s date is November 18, 2024, in the Gregorian calendar, and it corresponds to October 18, in the Lunar calendar, which falls in the year of the Yang Wood Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. Today is a Yin Earth Dog day, and it is considered an auspicious day as it is a “Golden Vault” day in the Chinese almanac. This means that it is believed to be a fortunate day for business and financial matters.
Compatible and Incompatible Ages on This Day
Compatible ages: Hexagram compatibility: Rabbit. Three harmonies: Tiger, Horse.
Incompatible ages: Ren Yin, Ren Yin, Ren Si, Ren Chen, Ren Yin.
Recommended and Not Recommended Activities for Today
Recommended activities: Signing contracts, transactions, and opening stores are considered favorable on this day.
Not recommended activities: Weddings, disputes, construction, and burials are considered inauspicious.

While today is considered generally auspicious, there are still some things to keep in mind.
Auspicious and Inauspicious Hours
Auspicious Hours:
– Hour of the Dragon (03:00-05:00): Zi Wei. All things are favorable.
– Hour of the Snake (07:00-09:00): Qing Long. Good for all things, at the top of the list of auspicious hours.
– Hour of the Snake (09:00-11:00): Ming Tang. Beneficial for meeting dignitaries and for promotions.
– Hour of the Monkey (15:00-17:00): Jin Qi. Good for weddings.
– Hour of the Rooster (17:00-19:00): Jin Tang. Smoothes all things.
– Hour of the Boar (21:00-23:00): Yu Tang. Good for all things except those related to mud and cooking. Excellent for paperwork, official documents, and studying.
Inauspicious Hours:
– Hour of the Rat (23:00-01:00): Tian Lao. All things are unfavorable, except for suppressing ghosts and gods (in religious or superstitious practices).
– Hour of the Ox (01:00-03:00): Yuan Wu. Inauspicious for lawsuits, negotiations, and interactions.
– Hour of the Rabbit (05:00-07:00): Chou Zhen. Highly inauspicious for moving house, construction, and funerals.
– Hour of the Horse (11:00-13:00): Tian Xing. Inauspicious for lawsuits.
– Hour of the Goat (13:00-15:00): Zhu Que. Incompatible with arguments and lawsuits.
– Hour of the Dog (19:00-21:00): Bai Hu. Incompatible with all things, except for hunting and sacrificial rituals.
Travel Recommendations for Today
Auspicious day for travel: Bao Thuong: Smooth travel, favorable for financial matters, and all things are going well.
Auspicious directions:
– Happiness God: Southwest.
– God of Wealth: East.
– Crane God: Northwest.
Auspicious Hours for Travel
1. Hour of the Rat (23:00-01:00): Liu Nian. Difficult to achieve desired results. Beware of gossip and slander. Proceed cautiously with paperwork, government, and legal matters.
2. Hour of the Ox (01:00-03:00): Chi Kou. Prone to conflict and disharmony. Postpone travel if possible.
3. Hour of the Tiger (03:00-05:00): Xiao Ge. Favorable for travel, with many blessings. Grand openings, trading, and transactions are prosperous. Smooth and harmonious progress in all endeavors.
4. Hour of the Rabbit (05:00-07:00): Tuyet Lo. Not conducive to financial pursuits. Travel may encounter obstacles and require spiritual rituals to overcome difficulties.
5. Hour of the Dragon (07:00-09:00): Dai An. Seek financial opportunities in the West and South. Travel is peaceful. All undertakings are smooth and successful.
6. Hour of the Snake (09:00-11:00): Suoi Hy. Happiness is approaching. Seek financial opportunities in the South. Travel is peaceful. The beginning of the hour is more favorable than the end.
7. Hour of the Horse (11:00-13:00): Liu Nian. Difficult to achieve desired results. Beware of gossip and slander. Proceed cautiously with paperwork, government, and legal matters.
8. Hour of the Goat (13:00-15:00): Chi Kou. Prone to conflict and disharmony. Postpone travel if possible.
9. Hour of the Monkey (15:00-17:00): Xiao Ge. Favorable for travel, with many blessings. Grand openings, trading, and transactions are prosperous. Smooth and harmonious progress in all endeavors.
10. Hour of the Rooster (17:00-19:00): Tuyet Lo. Not conducive to financial pursuits. Travel may encounter obstacles and require spiritual rituals to overcome difficulties.
11. Hour of the Dog (19:00-21:00): Dai An. Seek financial opportunities in the West and South. Travel is peaceful. All undertakings are smooth and successful.
12. Hour of the Boar (21:00-23:00): Suoi Hy. Happiness is approaching. Seek financial opportunities in the South. Travel is peaceful. The beginning of the hour is more favorable than the end.
Reference for divination