Happaku Dosei in 2026: month-by-month fortune
For Happaku Dosei, 2026 is a year of growth and new starts. Like buds in spring, things start to move. It is the best time to begin something new, and the more you act, the more doors open. Beware of saying too much in the rush.
In Nine Star Ki the year begins at Risshun and each month begins at its solar term (Keichitsu, Seimei and so on). The 2026 fortune runs from Risshun on Feb 4, 2026 to Setsubun on Feb 3, 2027. The table below reads each month from where Happaku Dosei sits in the monthly chart.
Month-by-month overview
| Month | Fortune | Position of the star |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 Tiger month · from Feb 4 | A boxed-in month | The center (Chūgū) |
| March 2026 Rabbit month · from Mar 5 | A full, busy month | The northwest (Inui) |
| April 2026 Dragon month · from Apr 5 | A month of harvest and joy | The west (Da) |
| May 2026 Snake month · from May 5 | A month of change | The northeast (Gon) |
| June 2026 Horse month · from Jun 6 | A month in the spotlight | The south (Ri) |
| July 2026 Goat month · from Jul 7 | A month to rest and recharge | The north (Kan) |
| August 2026 Monkey month · from Aug 7 | A month of preparation Ankensatsu | The southwest (Kon) |
| September 2026 Rooster month · from Sep 7 | A month of new starts Geppa | The east (Shin) |
| October 2026 Dog month · from Oct 8 | A month of trust and fulfilment Geppa | The southeast (Son) |
| November 2026 Pig month · from Nov 7 | A boxed-in month | The center (Chūgū) |
| December 2026 Rat month · from Dec 7 | A full, busy month | The northwest (Inui) |
| January 2027 Ox month · from Jan 5 | A month of harvest and joy | The west (Da) |
Each month in detail
February 2026 · Tiger month (from Feb 4)A boxed-in month
Your star enters the center of the chart. You are noticed, but it is hard to move, and anything new tends to spin its wheels. Postpone moves and big purchases and finish the work in front of you carefully.
The month's branch (Tiger, Wood) restrains Happaku Dosei (Earth), so don't overdo it and keep to your own pace.
Main lucky days this month: Feb 8 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Feb 13 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Feb 20 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Feb 25 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Mar 4 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
March 2026 · Rabbit month (from Mar 5)A full, busy month
Work luck rises and seniors rely on you. Taking on responsible roles earns recognition. Decide your rest days in advance so that busyness doesn't wear you down.
The month's branch (Rabbit, Wood) restrains Happaku Dosei (Earth), so don't overdo it and keep to your own pace.
Main lucky days this month: Mar 5 (Tenshabi + Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Mar 12 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Mar 17 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Mar 24 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Mar 29 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
April 2026 · Dragon month (from Apr 5)A month of harvest and joy
Your social circle widens, and fun invitations and windfalls come easily. Good for dinners and hobbies; watch your spending and your words.
The month's branch (Dragon, Earth) shares the element of Happaku Dosei (Earth), so it is easy to be yourself.
Main lucky days this month: Apr 8 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Apr 11 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Apr 20 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Apr 23 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), May 2 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), May 4 (Tenshabi). Good days for moving →
May 2026 · Snake month (from May 5)A month of change
A turning-point month. Changes of plan and the moves of people close to you can pull you around, so leave room in your schedule. Clearing out old things helps you ride the next wave.
The month's branch (Snake, Fire) feeds Happaku Dosei (Earth), so help from others comes easily.
Main lucky days this month: May 5 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), May 6 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), May 17 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), May 18 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), May 29 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), May 30 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
June 2026 · Horse month (from Jun 6)A month in the spotlight
Your talents show and earn praise. Good for presentations, interviews and anything in front of people. Hidden things come to light easily, so check your words and documents carefully.
The month's branch (Horse, Fire) feeds Happaku Dosei (Earth), so help from others comes easily.
Main lucky days this month: Jun 12 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Jun 24 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Jun 25 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Jul 6 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
July 2026 · Goat month (from Jul 7)A month to rest and recharge
Your fortune is quiet, the winter of the cycle. Rather than forcing things, spend time on study, rest and planning for the months ahead. Good for deep conversations.
The month's branch (Goat, Earth) shares the element of Happaku Dosei (Earth), so it is easy to be yourself.
Main lucky days this month: Jul 10 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Jul 22 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Aug 3 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
August 2026 · Monkey month (from Aug 7)A month of preparationAnkensatsu
The flow of the month is “a month of preparation”, and on top of that Happaku Dosei sits in the Ankensatsu (hidden sword) position in the southwest (Kon). Keep new ventures at the planning stage and be careful in case of unexpected trouble.
Happaku Dosei (Earth) pours energy into the month's branch (Monkey, Metal), a month for looking after people and guiding juniors.
Main lucky days this month: Aug 13 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Aug 18 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Aug 25 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Aug 30 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Sep 6 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
September 2026 · Rooster month (from Sep 7)A month of new startsGeppa
Things start to move. Good for new projects, lessons and reaching out to someone you have wanted to contact. Hold back a little on words in the rush. This month Happaku Dosei also falls on Geppa, opposite the month's branch, so double-check promises and contracts.
Happaku Dosei (Earth) pours energy into the month's branch (Rooster, Metal), a month for looking after people and guiding juniors.
Main lucky days this month: Sep 7 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Sep 14 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Sep 19 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Sep 26 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Oct 1 (Tenshabi + Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
October 2026 · Dog month (from Oct 8)A month of trust and fulfilmentGeppa
Your efforts take shape, and negotiations and marriage talks come together easily. Good for dealings with faraway places and for travel. Keeping promises builds even more trust. This month Happaku Dosei also falls on Geppa, opposite the month's branch, so double-check promises and contracts.
The month's branch (Dog, Earth) shares the element of Happaku Dosei (Earth), so it is easy to be yourself.
Main lucky days this month: Oct 14 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Oct 23 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Oct 26 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
November 2026 · Pig month (from Nov 7)A boxed-in month
Your star returns to the center (Chūgū), as in February. Your star enters the center of the chart. You are noticed, but it is hard to move, and anything new tends to spin its wheels. Postpone moves and big purchases and finish the work in front of you carefully.
Happaku Dosei (Earth) restrains the month's branch (Pig, Water): you can go after results, but fatigue builds up easily.
Main lucky days this month: Nov 7 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Nov 8 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Nov 19 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Dec 1 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Dec 2 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
December 2026 · Rat month (from Dec 7)A full, busy month
Your star returns to the northwest (Inui), as in March. Work luck rises and seniors rely on you. Taking on responsible roles earns recognition. Decide your rest days in advance so that busyness doesn't wear you down.
Happaku Dosei (Earth) restrains the month's branch (Rat, Water): you can go after results, but fatigue builds up easily.
Main lucky days this month: Dec 15 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Dec 16 (Tenshabi + Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Dec 27 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Dec 28 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
January 2027 · Ox month (from Jan 5)A month of harvest and joy
Your star returns to the west (Da), as in April. Your social circle widens, and fun invitations and windfalls come easily. Good for dinners and hobbies; watch your spending and your words.
The month's branch (Ox, Earth) shares the element of Happaku Dosei (Earth), so it is easy to be yourself.
Main lucky days this month: Jan 9 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Jan 12 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Jan 24 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi), Feb 2 (Ichiryū-manbai-bi). Good days for moving →
Check your lucky directions too
Each month's lucky directions depend on your own star in that month's chart (people born before Risshun take the previous year's star). Find your lucky directions for the next 12 months from your date of birth and use them to plan moves and trips.
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