I'll tell you all the lucky days based on Ichiryu Manbai Day and the Twelve Directions [2026 Second Half Lucky Calendar July-December]

As we enter the second half of 2026, we present a list of auspicious days from July to December, including Ichiryu Manbai Day, Tensha Day, Tiger Day, and Snake Day. At Premium Japan, we have focused not only on the generally well-known "Ichiryu Manbai Day" and "Tensha Day," but also on the "Twelve Directions." It is said that in the Edo period, the "Twelve Directions" were considered more important than the "Six-Day Cycle" such as Taian and Butsumetsu. By combining calendar notations (selected days) such as Ichiryu Manbai Day and Tensha Day with the Twelve Directions, we have clearly organized truly useful auspicious days. Please use this as a reference when purchasing or starting to use a wallet, signing contracts, starting a business, or making important plans.

What are the twelve zodiacs that tell us about daily good and bad fortune?

The ``12 shifts'' are Tatsu, Nozoku, Mitsu, Taira, Sadan, Toru, Yaburu, and Ayabumu.・It is one of the notes included in the calendar, consisting of XNUMX characters: Naru, Osan, Hiraku, and Tozu. It is said to have originated from the belief in the Big Dipper, and from the Edo period to the early Showa period, the ``Twelve Days'' were more often seen than the ``Rokuyo'' when examining daily fortunes and misfortunes.

Check your lucky days and use them in your daily life.

The meaning of the twelve signs

Tatsu
A good day for opening a new store, moving, getting married, etc. Traveling by boat, renovating, or replanting plants is not recommended.

Exclude
It is good for decluttering, but not for starting something new, although it is not good for marriage.

Mitsu
This is a lucky day when everything will go well. Moving, getting married, traveling, starting a business, etc. are favorable. However, touching or moving soil, such as repotting plants, is not recommended.

Taira
This is a day when many things will settle peacefully. It is good for marriage and for seeking advice.

Sadan　　　　
It means that things will become settled. It is good for marriage and moving, but not suitable for travel or court cases.

To take　
This day is favorable for marriage, moving, and shopping. Borrowing and lending (especially money) and anything related to money should be avoided.

Break　　　　
This is good for court cases and competitions. Marriage, moving, contracts, etc. are considered to be broken and should be avoided.

Danger　　　
This is a very unlucky day. Avoid dangerous vehicles and travel. However, visiting shrines is considered good.

To become　　　　　
It is said to be a day of accomplishment and is a very auspicious day. It is auspicious for business, marriage, new store openings, moving, construction, etc. It is a day to start something new.

Osan　　　　
This is a good time for marriage, shopping, and starting new lessons. Funerals should be avoided.

Open　　　　
It's a good day for opening a store, building a house, getting married, etc. The road will open up.

Closed　　　　　
Literally, it means "to close," and by extension, it is suitable for saving money and building a grave. It is not suitable for marriage or starting a new business.

[Good luck days in January]

◎The luckiest day of July: Friday, July 10th - Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Full"
This versatile day can be used for a wide range of events, including marriage, signing contracts, moving, starting a business, and making purchases. If you haven't decided what to do but want to choose a good day, this is a top choice.

◎Good fortune in money: July 3rd (Friday), Year of the Tiger, Twelve Directions "Completion"
A great day for buying a wallet, opening a bank account, or starting a contract. An ideal day for improving your financial luck.

◎Good luck for starting out: July 18th (Saturday), Day of the Snake, Twelve Directions "Opening"
A good day for "starting something," such as taking up a new hobby, opening a business, or launching a new project.

◎Love Horoscope July 3rd (Friday) Tiger Day, Twelve Directions "Completion"

"Sei" means "fulfillment." This is a very good day to bring love to fruition. It is suitable for those who want to take their relationship to the next level, such as confessing their feelings, asking someone to be their partner, or meeting their parents.

◎If you want to make your wishes come true, July 22nd (Wednesday) is a day of great fortune and a day of "fullness" according to the Twelve Directions.
This day is almost as auspicious as July 10th. It's a good day for taking actions that you want to lead to results, such as signing contracts, making purchases, or applying for services.

[Good luck days in January]

◎The luckiest day in August: August 3rd (Monday) - Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Full"

This is a particularly auspicious day in August, coinciding with the auspicious days of Ichiryu Manbai (a day when one seed sown yields ten thousandfold) and Man (a day of fullness). It can be used for a wide range of celebratory occasions such as signing contracts, starting a business, making purchases, and moving.

◎Good fortune in money: August 11th (Tuesday), Day of the Snake, Twelve Directions "No"

The Day of the Snake is strongly associated with good fortune and wealth. The character for "storage" (納) means "to put away" or "to put in," making it a good day for saving money, building assets, and starting to use a new wallet.

◎Good luck for starting August 18th (Tue) Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Tei"

"定" means "to establish" or "to become fixed." It's recommended for things you want to make into habits, studies or work you want to continue for a long time, or starting a new challenge.

◎Love Horoscope August 18th (Tue) Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Tei"

This is a good day to stabilize relationships or make promises for the future. It's recommended for those who want to solidify their relationships rather than start a new one.

◎If you want to make your wishes come true, August 30th (Sunday) is a day when one seed sown yields ten thousandfold, and the twelve directions of the Chinese calendar are "Tei".

This is an auspicious day, coinciding with the "Ichiryu Manbai Day" and the "Tei" day. If there is something you want to achieve, this is a good opportunity to take concrete action such as applying, signing a contract, or making a purchase.

[Good luck days in January]

◎The luckiest day in September: Wednesday, September 16th, Day of the Snake, Twelve Directions "Completion"

This day combines the good fortune associated with the Day of the Snake (巳の日) for finances with the good fortune associated with the Twelve Directions (十二直) for achieving goals. It is a good day for taking actions that you want to lead to results, such as buying or starting to use a new wallet, signing a contract, or starting a new hobby. It is the most well-balanced lucky day in the entire month of September.

◎Good fortune in money: September 16th (Wednesday), Day of the Snake, Twelve Directions "Completion"

The Day of the Snake, which has a strong connection to Benzaiten (the goddess of fortune), coincides with the day of "achievement," which leads to the accomplishment of things. It is a good day for financial actions such as buying a new wallet, opening a bank account, or starting to build wealth.

◎Good luck for starting: September 16th (Wednesday), Day of the Snake, Twelve Directions "Completion"

This is a good day for new learning, acquiring qualifications, or starting work projects. Not only can you expect to start something new, but you can also expect continued growth and retention.

◎Love Horoscope September 16th (Wed) Day of the Snake, Twelve Directions "Completion"

The character "成" (sei) also means fulfillment in the context of romance. It is suitable for situations where you want to take a relationship to the next level, such as confessing your feelings, asking someone to be your partner, discussing the future, or introducing them to your parents.

◎If you want to make your wishes come true, September 6th (Sunday) is a day of great fortune and a day of "closed" in the Twelve Directions.

This is a day to take advantage of the auspiciousness of Ichiryu Manbai Day and start building a foundation for the future. It's a good day for things like saving money, starting a new course of study, or making plans—things that require time to develop rather than expecting immediate results.

[Good luck days in January]

◎October's strongest good luck day October 23rd (Friday) Ichigomanbai day, 12th shift "Sei"

This auspicious day combines the positive energy of Ichiryu Manbai Day (a day believed to multiply one seed sown into ten thousand) with the character for "achievement" (成), which guides things towards completion. It is suitable for actions that you want to lead to results, such as signing contracts, making purchases, starting a business, or taking on new challenges. It is one of the luckiest days of October.

◎Good fortune in money: October 31st (Saturday), Year of the Tiger, Twelve Directions "Fixed"

The day of the Tiger, which is said to bring good fortune in money, coincides with the day of "tei," which means stability and continuity. It is a good day to take actions that will lead to long-lasting prosperity, such as buying or starting to use a new wallet, or starting to build your assets.

◎Good luck for starting: October 23rd (Friday) Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Success"

This is a good day to start a new job, a new hobby, or to pursue a new qualification. You can expect support to help you grow what you've started and achieve results.

◎Love luck October 23rd (Friday) 10,000 times a day, 12th shift “Sei”

"Sei" (成) is a day that signifies fulfillment in love. It is suitable for situations where you want to take a relationship a step further, such as confessing your feelings, asking someone to be your partner, or discussing the future.

◎If you want to make your wishes come true, October 1st (Thursday) is a Tensha-nichi (auspicious day), Ichiryu-manbai-bi (a day when one seed yields ten thousandfold), and the Twelve Directions "Hei" (closed day).

This is a special auspicious day when Tensha-nichi and Ichiryu-manbai-bi coincide. As it is a day of closure, it is not suitable for rapid expansion, but it is ideal for preparing and laying the foundation to turn your wishes into reality. It is a good day to start saving, make plans, and prepare for the future.

[Good luck days in January]

◎November's Strongest Good Luck Day November 7th (Saturday) Ichitomanbai day, 12th shift "open"

This is an auspicious day when Ichiryu Manbai Day and Kai coincide. It is suitable for any action that involves starting something new, such as signing a contract, making a purchase, starting a business, or taking on a new challenge. It is one of the luckiest days of November.

◎Good fortune in money: November 24th (Tuesday), Year of the Tiger, Twelve Directions "Hei"

This auspicious day, a combination of the Tiger Day (a day associated with attracting wealth) and the Hei Day (a day of stability), is ideal for financial matters such as purchasing or starting to use a new wallet, or beginning to build wealth.

◎Good luck for starting November 19th (Thursday) Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Kai"

The "Kai" day is one of the twelve auspicious days of the Chinese calendar, suitable for starting new things. With the added support of the "Ichiryu Manbai Day" (a day when one seed yields ten thousandfold), it is also recommended for new learning, acquiring qualifications, or starting a business or project.

◎Love Horoscope November 7th (Sat) Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Kai"

This is a good day to expand your social circle and advance existing relationships. It's a suitable day for positive actions such as going out to meet new people, asking someone out, or discussing your future together.

◎If you want to make your wishes come true, November 24th (Tuesday), the day of the Tiger, the day of the Twelve Directions "Hei"

In addition to the good fortune associated with the Day of the Tiger, the "Hei" (平) day in the Twelve Directions is a good day for laying the groundwork and negotiations. It's ideal for turning ideas into action plans and concretizing goals through consultations and meetings. It will help bring vague wishes closer to a more realistic form.

[Good luck days in January]

◎December's Strongest Good Luck Day December 16th (Wednesday) Ichiryoku Manbai Day, Tensho Day, Twelve Directions "Ken"

This is one of the luckiest days of the second half of 2026, coinciding with both Tensha-nichi (a day of heavenly forgiveness) and Ichiryu-manbai-bi (a day when one seed sown yields ten thousandfold). Furthermore, the presence of the character "Ken" (建) makes it an especially powerful day for starting new things. It is ideal for significant life events such as signing contracts, starting a business, making purchases, or moving.

◎Good fortune in money: December 18th (Friday), Year of the Tiger, Twelve Directions "Full"

This auspicious day coincides with the Tiger Day, which is said to bring good fortune in money, and the character for "fullness," meaning abundance. It is a good day for all kinds of financial activities, such as buying or starting to use a new wallet, starting to build assets, and shopping for the New Year holidays.

◎Good luck for starting December 1st (Tue) Ichiryu Manbai Day, Twelve Directions "Kai"

The day of "Kai" literally means opening a new door. It coincides with a "Ichiryu Manbai Day," making it ideal for starting new studies, hobbies, or projects. Because it's December, it's the perfect day to make a fresh start for the coming year.

◎Love Horoscope December 16th (Wed) Ichiryu Manbai Day, Tensha Day, Twelve Directions "Ken"

A day to nurture relationships and build a new future. It's a good day to take action to move relationships to the next level, such as confessing your feelings, asking someone to be your partner, getting engaged, or meeting their parents.

◎If you want to make your wishes come true, December 28th (Monday) is a day of great fortune, and the Twelve Directions "Ken"

This is a precious lucky day that comes at the end of the year. It's the perfect time to turn your New Year's resolutions into concrete plans. Start laying the foundation for your wishes to come true next year, whether it's preparing for the start of work, planning to acquire qualifications, or setting savings goals.