{"product_id":"yun-hai-2027-lunisolar-almanac","title":"Yun Hai x O.OO 2027 Lunisolar Almanac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a preorder, restricted to 2 calendars per order. Please check out this item separately from other products. Preorders ship free!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe preorder window ends on October 13th, or until all preorder availability is sold out. If you miss the preorder period, we will have a limited amount available online, in-store, and at select stockists in the US, starting from mid-November.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalendar preorders are estimated to begin shipping in mid-November, barring any delivery delays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will have a limited number of almanacs available for our customers in Taiwan. To be notified of Taiwan availability for the 2027 edition, please sign up for the waitlist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/pages\/taiwan-delivery-yun-hai-x-o-oo-2027-lunisolar-almanac-waitlist-only\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginating in Chinese tradition, the lunisolar almanac is also charmingly known as “old yellow calendar” 老黃曆, a moniker that refers to the time its jurisdiction fell under the emperor (identified by imperial yellow).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt merges the Gregorian and lunar calendars, Chinese astrology, agricultural timings, and folk beliefs into a book of seasonal cycles, daily recommendations, and predictions. Throughout Taiwan, people consult it to plan weddings, engagements, agricultural schedules, and many other aspects of daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur interpretation of this longstanding tradition compiles the lunar calendar, 24 solar terms, important Chinese and Taiwanese holidays, Western astrological cycles, and even English translations of 2027 almanac predictions from an established Taiwanese almanac source.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis year, we’ve also added depictions of the moon phases, holiday illustrations by Taiwanese American illustrator James Kuo, and architectural photography by artist Hsun-Chih Chan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the day’s passed, tear off the page, then—as is customary in Taiwan—repurpose it into scratch paper, reuse it as gift wrap, or fold it into a tabletop trash receptacle for fruit pits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h4\u003eIn developing the design of this daily tear-off almanac, we referenced classic examples printed on translucent paper. These tend to use only a few colors and feature a vibrant red header bearing sayings of good fortune. They’re accomplished examples of vernacular design: dense, packed with meaning, functional, and beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from these, we sourced thin, Taiwanese-milled paper that allows future days to ghost through. We designed a custom red backing card with gold foil stamping in the traditional aesthetic. We love that the thin paper, once torn, is often saved for wrapping delicate items or folding origami, so we perforated each sheet for a clean tear-away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis year, in keeping with the custom of many daily almanacs in Taiwan, we’ve also introduced illustrations and photography to the page design. We worked with Taiwanese American illustrator James Kuo to incorporate illustrations for major Taiwanese holidays like Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival. For weekend content, we included architectural photography by Taiwanese artist Hsun-Chih Chan, whose work interprets buildings across Taiwan as mountains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Guide to Almanac Elements\u003c\/h4\u003eOur project references traditional forms and verified Taiwanese sources of open source almanac data. Here is a guide to the included elements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach page includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGregorian Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinguo Year (Taiwan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSexagenary Year (Chinese Zodiac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar Month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunar Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSexagenary Month (Chinese Zodiac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSexagenary Day (Chinese Zodiac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor US Holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor Taiwanese Holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar Term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoon Phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuspicious and Inauspicious Activities (Good\/Avoid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural Photography by Hsun-Chih Chan on weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations by James Kuo on major Taiwanese holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTerms to Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSexagenary Date 干支\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the Chinese astrological system for naming months, days, and years, based on a series of combinations made from the 10 Heavenly Stems (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, repeated once for their Yin Yang polarities) and the 12 Earthly Branches (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed together, these components create 60 combinations, and the naming cycle resets once every combination has been used. For example: January 1st, 2026 is 乙巳蛇年 戊子月 乙亥日, or Wood Snake Year, Earth Rat Month, Wood Pig Day. On this day, one might avoid weddings but would potentially find good fortune in scheduling a move.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Terms 節氣\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolar terms are 24 divisions of the solar year used in traditional Chinese calendars to mark seasonal changes and agricultural timing. They divide the year into roughly 15-day periods. These periods aren't calculated by dividing the 365-day year into 24, but by splitting the sun's elliptical path into 24 segments. As such, solar terms are related more to the placement of the solstices than the divisions of the Gregorian year. Think of them as a precise division of the seasons, a more specific indication of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood\/Avoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis designation refers to activities that are recommended or advised against on any given day, according to the cosmic conditions. \"Good\" refers to activities that are especially auspicious. \"Avoid\" suggests things you might consider waiting on. Use this as it suits you—choose the right day for opening a new shop, or to determine which days are less suitable for weddings (e.g. when Taiwanese wedding venues tend to come at a discount).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional almanacs in Taiwan sometimes have fun content on the weekend, like recipes, anecdotes, or fun facts. We're using this space to share architectural photography from Taiwan by artist Hsun-Chih Chan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Note on Omissions\u003c\/h4\u003eWe proofread this calendar time and again, but reconciling the lunar and solar calendars, and all that's in between, is a big task. If you find any other errors, we'd like to know about them. Furthermore, if you have ideas, requests, or feedback for 2028, feel free to send us a note at almanac@yunhai.shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications and Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e324 pages.\u003cbr\u003eBound with brass Chicago screw posts.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted on FSC-certified, Taiwanese-milled 50 gsm white kraft paper.\u003cbr\u003eTwo-color offset printing (Pantone inks).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacker board: laminated gray chipboard with gold foil stamping.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a hanging hole in the backing for wall mounting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages are perforated for clean removal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in Taiwan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendar Dimensions (without backing card):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9” W x 7.8” L x 7\/8\" H \/ 125 mm W x 198 mm L x 21 mm H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendar Dimensions (with backing card):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9” W x 9” L x 7\/8\" H \/ 125 mm W x 228 mm L x 22 mm H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 lbs \/ 525 g\u003ch4\u003eAbout Yun Hai Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yun Hai Selection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48465813143774,"sku":"YH110200","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4490\/5828\/files\/YH110200-pdp-01_1.jpg?v=1791307342","url":"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/yun-hai-2027-lunisolar-almanac","provider":"Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}