Wednesday, 29 July 2026 — Collect Day
Collect Day收 (Shōu)
Day for collecting, gathering, and receiving returns on previous investments of time and effort.
- Yellow/Black Belt
- Day Officer
- Auxiliary stars
The classical readings differ today — read each before deciding.
Why this verdict?
Two classical readings — the Collect officer and the Black-belt White Tiger — set today's baseline. The auxiliary stars then adjust specific activities up or down.
What Today Favours
2 blessings- Marriage: Neutral
- Business launch: Neutral
- Signing: Neutral
- Travel: Neutral
Why these verdicts?
Heavenly Virtue (天德) — blessing · A broad blessing — strengthens all major events today.
Monthly Virtue (月德) — blessing · A broad monthly blessing — favourable for all major events.
Traditional almanac notes
— Receiving & saving, collecting payments, storing goods, closing deals, asking for raises, finalizing transactions.
— Funerals, burials, wasteful spending, starting brand new ventures without preparation.
Day Details
About Collect Days
Collect days are for gathering and storing. The energy contracts inward, making this a good time for saving money, collecting debts, harvesting crops, and bringing things together. Favour consolidation over expansion — pull in what is owed rather than reaching for something new. Think of this as the day to fill the barn, tighten the books, and secure what you have earned.
Understanding Your Day
Each day in the Chinese almanac (Tong Shu) is governed by one of twelve Day Officers, part of a cycle rooted in centuries of observation. The officer shapes the day's character — suggesting which activities flow naturally and which may meet resistance. Use this as a guide for timing, not a rule.
Learn more about the 12 Day Officers →