Rokuyo Koyomi

Senbu 先負

sen-bu — "first loses"

Morning not, afternoon lucky

Good for

  • Afternoon errands
  • Unhurried discussions

Best avoided

  • Morning contests
  • Rushed decisions

Lucky hours

Afternoon, from about 2pm

Lunar 7/15

a Sun

14 days after the new moon · 16 days until the next new moon

It falls on a weekend, which makes it a popular choice for ceremonies.

The days around it

Senbu 先負

The mirror of Sensho: the morning is unlucky and fortune improves after midday. The name warns that moving first means losing, so competition and hurried decisions are discouraged. Wait until the afternoon and proceed calmly.

Taian dates after this