DayGregorian calendar:24-05-2016
DayLunar calendar:18-4-2016
Day of the week:Tuesday
DayYear of the HorsemonthYear of the SnakeyearYear of the Monkey
HourZodiac:Rat (23-1), Ox (1-3), Rabbit (5-7), Horse (11-13), Monkey (15-17), Rooster (17-19)
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| May 2016 | April 2016 (Year of the Monkey) |
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Day:Year of the Horse, Month:Year of the Snake Solar terms:Xiao Man |
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| Rat (23-1), Ox (1-3), Rabbit (5-7), Horse (11-13), Monkey (15-17), Rooster (17-19) | |
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Rat (23:00-23:59); Ox (01:00-02:59); Rabbit (05:00-06:59); Horse (11:00-12:59); Monkey (15:00-16:59); Rooster (17:00-18:59) |
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Tiger (03:00-04:59); Dragon (07:00-08:59); Snake (09:00-10:59); Goat (13:00-14:59); Dog (19:00-20:59); Pig (21:00-22:59) |
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These days are considered inauspicious: ButTam Nuong DayThis is an inauspicious day; it is considered unlucky to undertake important activities such as opening a business, traveling, getting married, groundbreaking ceremonies, repairs, or building a house, etc. |
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Day:Year of the Horse- meaning the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch are the same (both Fire), this day is an auspicious day. - Elemental influence: Day of the Heavenly River Water, unfavorable for those born in the year of Canh Ty. - This day belongs to the Water element, which clashes with the Fire element, except for the following zodiac signs: Mau Ty, Binh Than, and Mau Ngo, which belong to the Fire element and are not affected by Water. - The day of the Horse is in harmonious combination with the Goat, and in triple harmony with the Tiger and Dog, forming a Fire element. It clashes with the Rat, is in conflict with the Horse and Rooster, harms the Ox, destroys the Rabbit, and is in absolute opposition to the Pig. |
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ButBing"If you don't repair your stove, you'll encounter a fire hazard." ButNoon"It is not advisable to re-roof a house because it will have to be re-roofed later." |
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Day:Void- That is, Hung Day. Things are likely to fail. Work will come to a standstill, progress will be delayed, and obstacles will arise. Money and possessions will be lost, and reputation and prestige will decline. It's a bad day in every respect, so it's best to avoid undertaking any endeavors to minimize the chances of failure. "The Void encounters an urgent divination." |
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Failure : Seven Fire Pig - Auspicious Day: Good (Auspicious Star) The pig is the ruling animal, governing Tuesday. Starting any undertaking on this day will be auspicious. It is especially favorable for draining water, irrigation projects, boating, building houses, opening doors, weddings, funerals, or clearing land. Since it's the Seven Great Auspicious Stars, there's nothing to avoid doing. : - Three days are auspicious for construction and burial: Bính Dần, Nhâm Dần, and Giáp Ngọ. However, other days of the Tiger sign may not be good. This is because the Seventh day of the lunar month encountering a Tiger day is considered inauspicious.Resurrection and Annihilation(All dietary restrictions as above). - Seven: Fire Pig (the pig): Fire element, auspicious star. Very good for business, marriage, construction, and burial. - The Seven Auspicious Stars at the positions of Ngo, Tuat, and Dan are generally good, especially on the day of Ngo Dang Vien, which is considered very auspicious for achieving great success. "The seven stars create a bull for the rice fields." |
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Direct Exclusion What should be doneEarthquakes, laying foundations, worshipping the Kitchen God, seeking medical treatment through surgery or acupuncture, prescribing medicine, mourning rituals, starting the construction of dyeing and pottery kilns, and women beginning to take medicine for illness. Do not:Children born on this day are difficult to raise, so one should perform virtuous deeds for the child; men should avoid starting to take medicine on this day. |
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Good star: - Sacred Heart Star: Auspicious for all matters, especially prayers for blessings and religious ceremonies. - U Vi Tinh Star: Good for all matters - Green Dragon Star (Zodiac Sign): Auspicious for all matters - Green Dragon Star (Zodiac Sign): Auspicious for all matters Bad star: - Hoang Sa Star: Unfavorable for travel - Moon inauspicious position: Avoid groundbreaking ceremonies. - Ly Sang star: Unfavorable for marriage - When the celestial and earthly stars shift: Avoid disturbing the earth. - The Heaven and Earth Shifting Star: Avoid disturbing the ground. - The Crying Ghost Star: Unfavorable for rituals and funerals. |
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DayHao Thuong:A smooth journey, meeting influential people who approve, work going as desired, and returning home in glory. |
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Departing in the Southwest direction to welcome the 'God of Joy'. Departing in the East direction to welcome the 'God of Wealth'. |
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From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Noon) and from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Midnight)Arguments, quarrels, and disputes should be avoided; caution is advised. It is best to postpone departures. Guard against curses and avoid contracting illnesses. In general, activities such as meetings, debates, and official business should be avoided during this time. If it is absolutely necessary to engage in such activities during this time, it is advisable to keep quiet to minimize the risk of fights or arguments. From 13:00-15:00 (Goat) and from 01:00-03:00 (Ox)This is a very auspicious time; traveling often brings good fortune. Business and trade will be profitable. Travelers will soon return home. Women will receive good news. Everything in the household will be harmonious. If there is illness, prayers will bring recovery, and the whole family will be healthy. From 3 PM to 5 PM (Monkey) and from 3 AM to 5 AM (Tiger)Seeking wealth is not beneficial, or often leads to disappointment. Leaving home may result in loss or misfortune; important matters may be thwarted; encountering evil spirits requires offerings and rituals for peace. From 5 PM to 7 PM (Rooster) and from 5 AM to 7 AM (Rabbit)Everything will go well; it's best to seek wealth in the southwest direction – your home will be peaceful. Those who travel will be safe. From 7 PM to 9 PM (Tuất) and from 7 AM to 9 AM (Thìn)Plans are difficult to succeed; seeking fortune and wealth is uncertain. Lawsuits should best be postponed. No news yet from those who have traveled far. Lost money or belongings, if found in the South, can be recovered quickly. Beware of arguments, conflicts, or petty gossip. Work will be slow and protracted, but it's best to be thorough in everything you do. From 9 PM to 11 PM (Pig) and from 9 AM to 11 AM (Snake)Good news is coming soon. If you are seeking fortune and wealth, head south. Business trips and meetings will bring good luck. Those who travel will receive news. Livestock farming will be prosperous. |
May 24, 2016 corresponds to the 18th day of the 4th lunar month. It is the day of Bính Ngọ, the month of Quý Tỵ, and the year of Bính Thân.
May 24, 2016 was a Tuesday.
The 18th day of the 4th lunar month is an auspicious day.
April 18th in the lunar calendar is the dayHao Thuong.
Origin of the lunar calendar
The lunar calendar, also known as the perpetual calendar, is a type of calendar based on the cycles of the moon. It is a unique calendar. In fact, the lunar calendar is the Islamic calendar, in which each year contains exactly 12 lunar months. The characteristic of a purely lunar calendar, as in the case of the Islamic calendar, is that it is a continuous cycle of the full moon and is not tied to seasons. Therefore, the Islamic lunar year is about 11 or 12 days shorter than each solar year, and only returns to align with the solar year after every 33 or 34 Islamic years. The Islamic calendar is used primarily for religious purposes. In Saudi Arabia, the calendar is also used for commercial purposes.
Most other types of calendars, whether called "lunar calendars" or perpetual calendars, are in fact lunisolar calendars. This means that in these calendars, the months are maintained according to the cycle of the Moon, but sometimes leap months are added according to certain rules to adjust the lunar cycles to match the solar year. Currently, in Vietnamese, when people talk about the lunar calendar, they think of a calendar based on the principles of the Chinese calendar, but modified according to UTC+7 instead of UTC+8. It is a lunisolar calendar in the truest sense, not a purely lunar calendar. Because the calculation of the lunar calendar differs from that of China, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year sometimes does not completely coincide with the Spring Festival of China and other countries influenced by Chinese culture and the Sinocentric cultural sphere.
Because the purely lunar calendar has only 12 lunar months (corresponding months) in each year, this cycle (354.367 days) is sometimes also called a lunar year.
Lunar and Solar Calendar
The lunisolar calendar is a type of calendar used by many cultures, in which the dates indicate both the lunar phase (or lunar cycle) and the duration of the solar year (solar calendar). If the solar year is defined as the tropical year, the lunisolar calendar will provide indication of the seasons; if it is calculated according to the astronomical year, the calendar will predict the constellations near which a full moon (the "see-see") is likely to occur. There is usually an additional requirement that a year contains only a natural number of months, in most years 12 months, but every two (or three) years there is a year with 13 months.