# Zurkhai: Lunar Astrology — Eastern Zodiac & Moon Days > Buryat-Mongolian Buddhist almanac and calendar based on lunar cycles and Tibetan astronomy. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikolai Tsyrenov.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zurkhai-lunar-astrology/id6772695315 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nikolai Tsyrenov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896638186) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 42 MB - Languages: Russian, American English - Released: 2026-05-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zurkhai-lunar-astrology/id6772695315/reviews.md ## What is Zurkhai? Zurkhai is the traditional Buryat-Mongolian Buddhist almanac and calendar — a daily companion based on the lunar calendar studied in datsans for centuries. Calculated by the classical Pugpa school of Tibetan astronomy. This is a cultural-educational app for the Buryat, Mongolian, Tuvan, Kalmyk, and broader Russian-speaking Tibetan Buddhist communities. It is not Western horoscope or fortune-telling — it follows specific Pugpa-school calculation methods documented in printed Buryat almanacs. WHAT'S INSIDE: • TODAY — Lunar day, animal sign, element, haircut guidance from tradition, what activities the almanac recommends or counter-recommends, next Buddhist holiday. • COMPATIBILITY — Classical 4-parameter analysis: 5 Mahabhuta (elements), 12 Zhil (animals), 8 Parkha (Bagua directions), 9 Menge (Lo Shu karmic marks). • BIRTH CHART — Personal year animal, element, Menge mark, and Suudal direction calculated from your birth year. • MEDITATION — Shamatha timer, nine-round purification breathing, seven-point Vairocana posture guide. • EDUCATIONAL COURSE — 12-lesson "Introduction to Buddhism" course with quizzes, 20-term glossary of Tibetan-Buddhist concepts, biographies of 17 teachers from the Buddha to Dalai Lama XIV. • PLACES — Maps and details for 40 datsans (Buddhist monasteries) across Russia, Mongolia, Tibet, India, Nepal, USA, and Europe. Tradition: Pugpa school of Tibetan-Mongolian Buddhism. Calculations verified against printed Buryat almanacs (Yampilov-Galsanov "Zurkhai-3", Atsagatsky Datsan publications). Disclaimer: For important decisions (marriage, child's birth, relocation) please consult a qualified lama-zurkhaichin at a datsan. 100% on-device. No tracking, no ads, no subscriptions. Single optional one-time purchase for an extended cultural reading. ## Key features - Daily lunar insights - Animal sign and element analysis - Activity recommendations - Compatibility analysis - Personal birth chart - Meditation timer and guides - Educational Buddhism course ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Extended Compatibility Report | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zurkhai-lunar-astrology/id6772695315/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Классное приложение!!! *2026-06-03* Удобно и познавательно- много полезной информации, как на каждый день, так и с более глубоким подходом в тибетской астрологии! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-06-03* Great app! Easy to use and very helpful. ### 5/5 — Good looking app *2026-05-28* I like how easy it is to see a good day for haircut. Overall it is a very useful application for Buddhists. ## Frequently asked questions about Zurkhai ### What is Zurkhai? Zurkhai is the traditional Buryat-Mongolian Buddhist almanac and calendar, based on the lunar calendar and studied in datsans for centuries. It follows specific Pugpa-school calculation methods documented in printed Buryat almanacs. ### Does Zurkhai have ads? No, Zurkhai is ad-free. The app is 100% on-device and does not contain advertisements. ### What kind of compatibility analysis does Zurkhai offer? Zurkhai provides a classical 4-parameter compatibility analysis, including the 5 Mahabhuta (elements), 12 Zhil (animals), 8 Parkha (Bagua directions), and 9 Menge (Lo Shu karmic marks). ### Is Zurkhai a Western horoscope app? No, Zurkhai is not Western horoscope or fortune-telling. It is a cultural-educational app based on specific Pugpa-school calculation methods. ### What educational content is available in Zurkhai? Zurkhai includes a 12-lesson "Introduction to Buddhism" course with quizzes, a 20-term glossary of Tibetan-Buddhist concepts, and biographies of 17 teachers from the Buddha to Dalai Lama XIV. ### What devices does Zurkhai support? Zurkhai is supported on Apple Watch and iPhone devices. ### How often is Zurkhai updated? The latest version of Zurkhai is 1.4, and it was last updated on June 19, 2026. Updates are released periodically to enhance the app's content and functionality. ### Is there a cost to use Zurkhai? Zurkhai is free to download and use. There is an optional one-time purchase available for an extended cultural reading. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-05 Full Russian localization, including system permission prompts. Fixes and improvements. ### 1.4 — 2026-06-19 Minor fixes and stability improvements. Updated texts and translations. Thank you for using Zurkhai! If the app is helpful, please leave a review - it means a lot. ### 1.3 — 2026-05-29 Zurkhai is now available in Mongolian! This update brings a full Mongolian-language (Cyrillic) experience for Mongolian and Buryat-Mongolian practitioners around the world. The lunar calendar, personal zodiac profile, Introduction to Buddhism course, teacher biographies, datsan descriptions, Mo divination, and glossary are now fully translated. Improved Russian and English localizations throughout, along with minor translation fixes. Thank you to our community for your patience. Zurkhai is here for all Buryat-Mongolian practitioners. ### 1.2 — 2026-05-27 Zurkhai is updated — the calendar is now accurate in every time zone. Fixed the lunar calendar offset: the weekday now matches your local time. The animal and element of each day have been refined according to authentic Buryat-Mongolian tradition. Notifications and the widget also reflect the correct “today” — wherever you are in the world. — Lunar calendar aligned to your local time zone — Daily animal and element per Pugpa school tradition (verified with Buryat sources) — Notifications and widget reflect accurate “today”, anywhere on Earth Thank you to our community and fellow practitioners for your feedback and support — your notes made this update possible. ### 1.1 — 2026-05-27 No release notes. ## More apps by Nikolai Tsyrenov - [Magic Merge: Cozy Garden](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-merge-cozy-garden/id6772005772) - [Penna: ADHD Visual Day Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penna-adhd-visual-day-planner/id6777857054) - [Subly: Auto Captions & Subs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subly-auto-captions-and-subs/id6778295353) - [Revive: Restore Old Photos AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revive-restore-old-photos-ai/id6779492875) - [Servlog: Car Maintenance Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servlog-car-maintenance-log/id6780549101) All apps by Nikolai Tsyrenov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896638186 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*