Why does January or February matter?
Chinese zodiac years begin at Lunar New Year, not always on January 1. Birth dates near the boundary should be checked carefully.
Gregorian to Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter
Enter a solar calendar date to see its Chinese lunar date, zodiac year, Stem and Branch year, and whether the date sits near the Lunar New Year boundary.
2026丙午年五月18
- Solar date
- 2026-07-02
- Chinese lunar date
- 2026丙午年五月18
- Zodiac year
- Horse
- Stem / Branch year
- bing-wu
Lunar New Year boundary note
This date is not near the Lunar New Year boundary in the Chinese calendar reading.
Where this date can take you
Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Check the Lunar New Year boundary before assuming your sign.
BaZi Lite
See how your birth date becomes zodiac, element tendency, and daily guidance.
Chinese Hours
Learn how the day is divided into 12 two-hour signs.
Reveal My Ming
Turn the date into today's Ming color, number, timing, and action.
From lunar date to daily guidance
A lunar date gives timing context. MingSez uses that context as a doorway into zodiac, Five Elements, Chinese hours, daily color, daily number, direction, and one small action for today.
Common questions
Is this a full BaZi chart?
No. This converter gives lunar date and year context. BaZi Lite uses the date as a first layer before deeper birth-time readings.
What should I do next?
Use the zodiac page for your sign, then reveal your Ming to see today's color, number, direction, timing, and action.
Chinese Zodiac Years Chart
Look up animal signs and elements by year.
Stems & Branches
Understand the time code behind Chinese astrology.
Birth Hour
See why the hour can deepen a Ming reading.
Reveal My Ming from this date
Enter your birth date to turn lunar timing into your zodiac, BaZi Lite element, daily color, number, direction, and one small action.