I’m setting up my Hobonichi calendar for the new semester. I use an A5 Hobonichi Cousin Avec, which means the year is separated into two books. I prefer this for scheduling the semester classes that I teach.
Each daily page contain a quote from a book or other source in Japanese, and also shows the moon phase, kanji version of the date, and holiday.
The month pages show major Japanese holidays and festivals, and ALSO the Rokuyou days. These are the 6 days of varying good luck or bad luck.
Here’s the list of the rokuyou days posted by Betül Özkaynak on the Ling-app blog.
- 千翔 (Senshō) – Day with a promising morning but a less promising afternoon
- 友引 (Tomobiki) – Favorable day for happy events but unfavorable for blue occasions like funerals
- 先負 (Senpu) – Day with a promising afternoon that will bring positive outcomes
- 仏滅 (Butsumetsu) – Day considered unfortunate but appropriate for funerals and Buddhist ceremonies
- 泰安 (Taian) – Day considered lucky, specifically for weddings
- 赤口 (Shakkō) – Day considered unlucky for celebrations like weddings
Today is the 25th…. It’s a 友引Tomobiki day…. good day for happy times.
These dates rotate on a 6 day basis rather than 7. Here’s a link to a calendar to find out how lucky your day will be: https://www.seiyaku.com/customs/rokuyo.php
I am not affiliate with these resources, but I love my hobonichi
Each daily page contain a quote from a book or other source in Japanese, and also shows the moon phase, kanji version of the date, and holiday.
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