In China's folk traditions, auspiciousness is highly valued. For example, cutting hair also has specific auspicious days, and not every day is suitable for cutting hair. Is it true that you cannot cut your hair in the fifth month of the lunar calendar? Why can't you cut your hair? Let's find out!

Can you not cut your hair in the fifth month of the lunar calendar? Why?

In some parts of China, there is a saying that you cannot cut your hair in the fifth month of the lunar calendar, but in most areas, this is not the case.
In traditional beliefs, the fifth month of the lunar calendar is called a "toxic month," and there are several days known as the "days of heaven and earth interacting." In many local traditional customs, these days are forbidden for sexual activities. Additionally, many elders say that children born in this month are especially prone to being haunted or losing their souls. The density of one's hair indicates the strength of one's blood and yang energy, which can ward off evil spirits and misfortune, so cutting hair is not allowed.

Auspicious Days for Haircutting in the Fifth Month of the Lunar Calendar

Lunar: May 1, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 10, 2021, Thursday (solar date), Clash: Ox day clashes with (Gui Wei) Sheep
Lunar: May 2, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 11, 2021, Friday (solar date), Clash: Tiger day clashes with (Jia Shen) Monkey
Lunar: May 10, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 19, 2021, Saturday (solar date), Clash: Dog day clashes with (Renzhen) Dragon
Lunar: May 16, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 25, 2021, Friday (solar date), Clash: Dragon day clashes with (Wuxu) Dog
Lunar: May 17, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 26, 2021, Saturday (solar date), Clash: Snake day clashes with (Ji Hai) Pig
Lunar: May 19, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 28, 2021, Monday (solar date), Clash: Sheep day clashes with (Xin Chou) Ox
Lunar: May 20, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 29, 2021, Tuesday (solar date), Clash: Monkey day clashes with (Renyin) Tiger
Lunar: May 21, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: June 30, 2021, Wednesday (solar date), Clash: Rooster day clashes with (Gui Mao) Rabbit
Lunar: May 22, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: July 1, 2021, Thursday (solar date), Clash: Dog day clashes with (Jia Chen) Dragon
Lunar: May 26, 2021 (lunar date), Gregorian: July 5, 2021, Monday (solar date), Clash: Tiger day clashes with (Wushen) Monkey