Tibetan Date Calculator
Convert any date and see its complete Tibetan astronomical properties
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The most widely used Tibetan calendar, standardized by the regent Sanggye Gyatso in his "White Beryl" (1687). Used by most Tibetan Buddhist traditions and the main calendar of Tibet.Based on: bai ḍūr dkar po by sde srid sangs rgyas rgya mtsho
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Understanding the Results
Lunar Mansion (rgyu skar)
One of 27 star constellations that the Moon passes through each month. Each mansion has an associated element affecting compatibility.
Yoga (sbyor ba)
A combination of Sun and Moon positions creating 27 different qualities, from auspicious to challenging.
Karana (byed pa)
Half of a lunar day, creating 11 types that repeat through the month. Vishti (the 7th) is generally considered inauspicious.
Element Compatibility
The interaction between the weekday element and lunar mansion element: Earth, Water, Fire, or Wind.
Animal & Trigram
Each day has an associated animal (12-year cycle) and trigram (spar kha) from the Chinese-influenced astrological system.
Sme ba (Nine Numbers)
The mewa or "birthmark" number 1-9, cycling through days and determining personal astrological qualities.