Shichiseki Kinsei in 2026: month-by-month fortune

For Shichiseki Kinsei, 2026 is a year of preparation and groundwork. A time to till the soil before the shoots appear. Even without visible results, steady work and helping others lead to a rich harvest later.

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 Shichiseki Kinsei sits in the monthly chart.

Month-by-month overview

Each month in detail

February 2026 · Tiger month (from Feb 4)A month of trust and fulfilment

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.

Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal) restrains the month's branch (Tiger, Wood): you can go after results, but fatigue builds up easily.

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 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.

Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal) restrains the month's branch (Rabbit, Wood): you can go after results, but fatigue builds up easily.

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 full, busy monthAnkensatsuGeppa

The flow of the month is “a full, busy month”, and on top of that Shichiseki Kinsei sits in the Ankensatsu (hidden sword) position in the northwest (Inui). Keep new ventures at the planning stage and be careful in case of unexpected trouble. This month Shichiseki Kinsei also falls on Geppa, opposite the month's branch, so double-check promises and contracts.

The month's branch (Dragon, Earth) feeds Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so help from others comes easily.

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 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 (Snake, Fire) restrains Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so don't overdo it and keep to your own pace.

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 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 (Horse, Fire) restrains Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so don't overdo it and keep to your own pace.

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 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 (Goat, Earth) feeds Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so help from others comes easily.

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 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 (Monkey, Metal) shares the element of Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so it is easy to be yourself.

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 preparation

Few visible results, but a month in which steady work pays off later. Supporting family and colleagues becomes a big help down the road.

The month's branch (Rooster, Metal) shares the element of Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so it is easy to be yourself.

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 new starts

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.

The month's branch (Dog, Earth) feeds Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so help from others comes easily.

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 month of trust and fulfilmentGeppa

Your star returns to the southeast (Son), as in February. 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 Shichiseki Kinsei also falls on Geppa, opposite the month's branch, so double-check promises and contracts.

Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal) pours energy into the month's branch (Pig, Water), a month for looking after people and guiding juniors.

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 boxed-in month

Your star returns to the center (Chūgū), as in March. 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.

Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal) pours energy into the month's branch (Rat, Water), a month for looking after people and guiding juniors.

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 full, busy monthAnkensatsu

Your star returns to the northwest (Inui), as in April. The flow of the month is “a full, busy month”, and on top of that Shichiseki Kinsei sits in the Ankensatsu (hidden sword) position in the northwest (Inui). Keep new ventures at the planning stage and be careful in case of unexpected trouble.

The month's branch (Ox, Earth) feeds Shichiseki Kinsei (Metal), so help from others comes easily.

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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