Today's Chinese Almanac — July 31, 2026
农历: 丙午年 六月十七 (Fire Horse Year, 6th Month Day 17)
宜 (Auspicious): 祈福 (Pray) · 祭祀 (Rituals) · 出行 (Travel) · 纳采 (Receive)
忌 (Avoid): 安葬 (Burial) · 动土 (Break Ground)
📋 July survived! From 三伏天 to 大暑 to the Fire→Earth shift — review the hottest month of 2026 and prep for autumn.
July was our most comprehensive month ever — 30 articles covering peak summer from every angle: feng shui deep dives, TCM body wellness, food therapy recipes, seasonal solar terms, and lifestyle guides. Here's your cliff-notes recap and what's coming next.
Table of Contents
July by the Numbers
| Articles published | 30 |
| Feng Shui articles | 9 (Bathroom, Renters, Outdoor, Home Office, Kitchen, Colors, New Buyers, Mirrors, Travel) |
| TCM Body Wellness articles | 8 (Heat Stroke, Sleep, Sanfu, Skin Care, Dampness, Heart Health, Weight, Workout Recovery) |
| Food Therapy articles | 6 (Clear Heat Foods, Mung Bean, Herbal Iced Teas, Kitchen Cooking, Children's, BBQ Wellness) |
| Seasonal/Cultural articles | 5 (July Kickoff, Independence Day, Xiaoshu, Dashu, Fire→Earth Transition) |
| Lifestyle articles | 2 (AC vs Natural Cooling, August Preview) |
Top 5 Must-Read Articles (If You Missed Them)
| # | Article | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfu Days Complete Guide | The most important 40 days for winter disease prevention. Time-sensitive (happening NOW). |
| 2 | Summer Dampness Elimination | If you're tired, bloated, or foggy — dampness is likely the cause. Self-diagnosis quiz inside. |
| 3 | Feng Shui Mirrors Guide | One badly placed mirror can undermine your entire home's feng shui. Comprehensive rules for every room. |
| 4 | 5 Herbal Iced Teas | Cool down without damaging your spleen. 5 recipes you can make in 10 minutes. |
| 5 | Fire→Earth Transition | The most overlooked seasonal shift. Prepare now or struggle through autumn. |
Key Takeaways from July
| Category | Top Lesson |
|---|---|
| TCM | Protect the Heart in summer. Everything from sleep to diet to exercise should support Heart qi and clear Heart fire. |
| Feng Shui | Mirrors are the most powerful tool — and most common mistake. Check every mirror in your home against the placement rules. |
| Food Therapy | Dampness is the #1 enemy. Red bean barley water, lotus leaf tea, and avoiding cold/raw foods are your daily weapons. |
| Seasonal | Prepare early. The Fire→Earth transition begins now, and Liqiu arrives August 7th. Start adjusting before the weather signals change. |
August Sneak Peek
| Topic | Preview |
|---|---|
| Liqiu Solar Term Guide | Complete guide to the Start of Autumn. What to eat, how to adjust your home. |
| Lung Health for Autumn | Lung is autumn's organ. We'll cover nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and immune boosting. |
| Back-to-School Feng Shui | Study space setup, concentration enhancement, and student wellness for the school year. |
| Autumn Skincare + Hair Care | Dryness is autumn's challenge. TCM approaches to preventing dry skin and hair loss. |
| Zhong Yuan Festival (Ghost Month) | The spiritual side of August. Dos and don'ts for the 7th lunar month. |
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