Prayer for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month
The prayer recited on the first day of the lunar month is a traditional ritual not only to pray for oneself and one's family, but also to wish for peace and prosperity in life.
The prayer recited on the first day of each lunar month is not only a sacred act of prayer, but also a way to connect with the culture and traditions of the Vietnamese people. At the same time, it is an opportunity for each person to express gratitude and respect for their ancestors and deities, thereby fostering a greater sense of responsibility towards themselves, their families, and society, and wishing for a peaceful and happy life.
When reciting the prayer, maintain a solemn and sincere demeanor to show filial piety and gratitude towards your ancestors. After finishing the prayer, sit quietly for a while to calm your mind and reflect on the meaning of the ritual.
Here are some auspicious times to light incense on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month to bring good fortune and prosperity:
+ Goat (13:00-14:59) on August 22nd (Gregorian calendar)
+ Dog (7:00 PM - 8:59 PM) on August 22nd (Gregorian calendar)
+ Pig (21:00-22:59) on August 22nd (Gregorian calendar)
+ Rabbit (05:00-06:59) on August 23rd (Gregorian calendar)
+ Noon (11:00-12:59) on August 23rd (Gregorian calendar)
+ Than (15:00-16:59) August 23rd (Gregorian calendar)
Below is a sample prayer for the first day of the lunar month, offered at the ancestral altar and to the deities and the earth god, for your reference.
Prayer to the ancestors on the 1st of July
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I bow to the nine directions of heaven, the ten directions of all Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions. I respectfully bow to the Heavenly Emperor, the Earth Goddess, and all the Venerable Deities.
I respectfully bow before the local tutelary deity, the local earth deity, the household kitchen god, and all other revered deities.
I respectfully bow before my ancestors, my deceased father and mother, and all departed spirits (if my parents are still alive, replace them with my paternal and maternal ancestors).
We, your humble devotees, are….......... residing at…..............
Today is the 1st day of the 7th month (Year of the Monkey) in the year of the Snake.
With the grace of Heaven and Earth, the revered deities, and the ancestors, I, your humble devotee, sincerely prepare offerings of incense, flowers, tea, and fruit, and light a stick of incense before the altar.
We respectfully invite: the local tutelary deity, the great kings, the local earth god, the household kitchen god, the Five Directions deities, the dragon vein deity, and the god of wealth.
We humbly beseech you to descend before the altar, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings. We respectfully invite our ancestors, both paternal and maternal, to have mercy on their descendants, to manifest themselves, witness our devotion, and accept our offerings.
We, your humble devotees, respectfully invite the former and current owners of this house to come before the altar, partake in the offerings, and bless our family with good health, peace, prosperity, success in business, and family harmony.
With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we respectfully bow before the altar and humbly ask for your protection and blessings.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Prayer to the deities and the local guardian spirit on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I respectfully bow to the nine directions of heaven, the ten directions of all Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions. I respectfully bow to the celestial and earthly deities, and all revered gods. I respectfully bow to the Eastern God. I respectfully bow to the local earth deity and dragon vein. I respectfully bow to the Five Earth Deities, the Five Directions, and the God of Fortune and Virtue. I respectfully bow to the ancestors, landlords, and wealth gods. I respectfully bow to all the revered deities who govern this area.
We, your humble devotees, are….......... residing at…..............
Today is the 1st of July (the month of Giáp Thân) in the year of Ất Tỵ.
We, the homeowners, sincerely prepare incense, flowers, gold and silver, tea, and fruit, and light fragrant incense sticks to offer before the altar. We respectfully invite the Venerable Deities of the current year's Tai Sui, the Great Kings of the local City God, the Household Earth God, the Dragon Vein Deity, the Five Earth Deities, the Five Directions Deities, the Kitchen God, the God of Fortune, and all other Venerable Deities governing this area.
We humbly beseech you, O deities, to hear our plea for mercy and compassion, to descend before this altar, to witness our sincerity, to accept our offerings, and to protect and bless our entire family with peace, success in all endeavors, safety for everyone, increased wealth, fulfillment of all our wishes, and enlightenment.
With sincere hearts and humble offerings, we present this before the altar, bowing down and praying for your blessings and protection.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Is the 1st day of the 7th lunar month an auspicious day for praying for wealth and success in exams?
August 23, 2025, corresponding to the day of Giap Ty, month of Giap Than, year of At Ty (July 1, 2025 in the lunar calendar) is an auspicious day. Things will generally go well, and important tasks can be undertaken.
Things that should be done include rituals, prayers for blessings, healing, resolving disputes, lawsuits, clearing one's name, opening a business, conducting transactions, signing contracts, praying for wealth, funerals, tomb repairs, tomb relocation, traveling, moving house, enrolling in school, starting a new job, commencing construction, groundbreaking, and house repairs.
Taboos: There are no taboos.
| Auspicious Hour | 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) |
| Dark Hour | 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) |
| Days of Oblivion | Avoid any days considered inauspicious according to the lunar calendar, such as days of lunar eclipse, days of the Three Nymphs, and days of Yang Gong's prohibitions. |
| Five Elements | Day:Year of the Rat- meaning the Branch (Water) gives rise to the Stem (Wood), this day is an auspicious day (meaning a good day). - Elemental influence: The day is associated with the element of Metal in the Sea, unfavorable for those born in the years of Mau Ngo and Nhâm Ngo. - This day belongs to the Metal element, which clashes with the Wood element, except for those born in the year of Mau Tuat (Earth Dog), as the clash of Metal and Wood is beneficial for them. - The Rat day is in harmonious combination with the Ox, and in triple harmony with the Dragon and Monkey, forming a Water element combination. It clashes with the Horse, forms a harmful combination with the Rabbit, damages the Goat, destroys the Rooster, and completely negates the Snake. |
| Peng Zu's Hundred Cavalry Day | ButArmor"Do not open a shop or business, or you will lose money." ButRat"It is inadvisable to consult an oracle, lest you bring misfortune upon yourself." |
| Khong Minh Luc Dieu | 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." Illness is a critical condition that can't be resolved. Otherwise, the little wife will be fine. Otherwise, theft will lead to separation and misfortune." |
| Twenty-Eight Constellations | Star Name: Female Day name: Female Earth Bat - Scene: Bad (Inauspicious Star). Bat as the ruling animal, governs Saturday. What to do: Combine the curtain pieces or sew the dress. Things to avoid: Starting any undertaking on this day is considered harmful. The most inauspicious are digging drainage ditches, opening new doors, filing lawsuits, and burying the dead. Therefore, to avoid bad omens, you should choose another auspicious day to conduct the burial. Exception: - Tips Day isResurrection and AnnihilationIt is highly inauspicious for burials, inheritance of businesses, travel, starting work on dyeing or pottery kilns, and dividing family assets. It is advisable to: wean children, fill in holes and caves, build toilets, put an end to harmful things, and construct walls. - Female: Bat (Thổ Bức): Saturn, an inauspicious star. Unfavorable for burials and marriages. This star is unfavorable for childbirth. - The Female Earth Star in the signs of Goat, Pig, and Rabbit are all generally considered to be at a dead end. The day of Gui Hai is the ultimate dead end, as it is the last day of the 60-day cycle. Although the Female Star is in its auspicious position on the day of Hai, it is best not to use it. "The female spirit caused harm to the lady." Brothers hate each other like tigers and wolves. Burials are believed to bring misfortune and encounter evil spirits. Madness, evil spirits, diseases, epidemics. When the matter came to court, the money was scattered. The persistent diarrhea is unbearable. Opening the gate and releasing the water coincides with this day. The entire family was ruined, and the head of the household left his homeland. |
| 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. |
| Ngoc Hap Thong Thu | Good star: - Auspicious Star: Good for all matters - Japanese Star, German Era: Everything goes well - Hoang An Star: Everything will go well. - Green Dragon Star (Zodiac Sign): Auspicious for all matters - Green Dragon Star (Zodiac Sign): Auspicious for all matters Bad star: - The Great Loss Star (Death energy, official wealth): Bad for all matters. - The Crying Ghost Star: Unfavorable for rituals and funerals. |
| Auspicious departure dates according to Khổng Minh | DayDuong Phong:Excellent! The journey will be smooth, your financial wishes will come true, and you will receive help from benefactors. |
| Direction of travel | Departing in the Northeast direction to welcome the 'God of Joy'. Departing in the Southeast 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 | From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Noon) and from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Midnight)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 13:00-15:00 (Goat) and from 01:00-03:00 (Ox)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 3 PM to 5 PM (Monkey) and from 3 AM to 5 AM (Tiger)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 5 PM to 7 PM (Rooster) and from 5 AM to 7 AM (Rabbit)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 7 PM to 9 PM (Tuất) and from 7 AM to 9 AM (Thìn)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. From 9 PM to 11 PM (Pig) and from 9 AM to 11 AM (Snake)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. |
