Lunar and Solar Calendar, May 8, 2102

Auspicious Hour

Rat (23:00-23:59); Ox (01:00-02:59); Dragon (07:00-08:59); Snake (09:00-10:59); Goat (13:00-14:59); Dog (19:00-20:59)

Dark Hour

Tiger (03:00-04:59); Rabbit (05:00-06:59); Horse (11:00-12:59); Monkey (15:00-16:59); Rooster (17:00-18:59); Pig (21:00-22:59)

Days of Oblivion

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.

Five Elements

Day:Canh Than- meaning the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch are the same (both Metal), this day is an auspicious day.

- Elemental influence: The day is associated with the element of Pomegranate Wood, which is unfavorable for those born in the years of Giap Dan and Mau Dan.

- This day belongs to the Wood element, which clashes with the Earth element, except for the following birth years: Canh Ngo, Mau Than, and Binh Thin, which belong to the Earth element and are not affected by Wood.

- The day of the Monkey is in harmonious combination with the Snake, and in triple harmony with the Rat and the Dragon, forming a Water element combination. It clashes with the Tiger, forms a harmful combination with the Tiger and the Pig, damages the Pig, destroys the Snake, and completely negates the Rabbit.

Peng Zu's Hundred Cavalry Day

ButSoup"It is inadvisable to weave cloth or spin silk because the loom will be damaged."

ButClose"An uneasy bed, evil spirits will enter the room" - No evil spirits, because evil spirits will enter the room.

Khong Minh Luc Dieu

Day:Luu Lien- That is, Hung Day.

Things are difficult to accomplish today; delays or complications are likely, making completion hard. Furthermore, gossip and slander are more likely. Regarding administrative matters, legal issues, paperwork, contract signing, and submitting applications, it's best not to rush.

Twenty-Eight Constellations

Star nameTruong

Name dayTruong Nguyet Loc - Van Tu: Good (Auspicious Star). Deer as the ruling animal, governs Monday.

What should be doneStarting any undertaking on this auspicious day will bring good fortune. Among them, the best are roofing, constructing houses, installing doors and windows, weddings, funerals, farming, silkworm breeding, irrigation, laying foundations, clearing land, and tailoring clothes – all are very good.

Dietary restrictionsRepair or make rowing boats, or launch new boats into the water.

Exception:

- It is auspicious in the signs of Goat, Pig, and Rabbit. In the sign of Goat: it is very good for the auspicious day but it falls under the category of "Interrupted Auspicious Day" (avoidance as mentioned above). Zhang: Moon Deer (deer): Moon star, auspicious star. Funerals and marriages are favorable.

"Truong Tinh Nhat Hao built Long Hien,
Year after year, the fields and farms are being cultivated.
A funeral may lead to promotion in rank.
Great officials who served close to the Emperor.
Opening the gate and releasing the water attracts wealth and prosperity.
A harmonious marriage brings lasting happiness.
The silkworm farming was very profitable, and the warehouses were full.
"With all the benefits and advantages, one can find peace of mind."

Twelve Heavenly Stems

Truc Dinh

What should be doneGroundbreaking, leveling, filling, building or repairing a kitchen, installing machinery, enrolling in school, performing a marriage proposal ceremony, submitting petitions, repairing or building boats, launching boats, starting the construction of a furnace. Buying and raising more livestock.

Jade Box Almanac

Good star:

- The Genius Star coinciding with the Golden Treasury Day in the Zodiac: Auspicious for seeking wealth and prosperity, and for opening a business.

- Mirror Heart Star: Auspicious for funerals

Bad star:

- The Great Loss Star (Death energy, official wealth): Bad for all matters.

- The Moon Eclipse star is a major misfortune: Bad for travel and marriage.

- The Star of Wandering Souls (Earth element): Avoid traveling, marriage, seeking wealth, and groundbreaking ceremonies.

- Yin Star (Sao Âm Thác): Avoid traveling, marriage, and burial.

- The Crying Ghost Star: Unfavorable for rituals and funerals.

Auspicious departure dates according to Khổng Minh

DayWhere is Thanh Long?It is auspicious to set out early in the morning. Pray for financial success and good fortune. May everything go as you wish.

Direction of travel

Departing in the Northwest direction to welcome the 'God of Joy'. Departing in the Southwest direction to welcome the 'God of Wealth'.

Avoid traveling in the Southeast direction as you may encounter the Crane God (bad omen).

Departure time according to Ly Thuan Phong