The Chinese believe there are good days and bad days throughout the year. Traditional Chinese would consult the almanac before any major function is scheduled including engagements, weddings, house-moving, even cleaning up the prayer altar before the Chinese New Year.
Everyone wants to have a bountiful year ahead. According to Fengshui, there are certain good days to go back to work after the holidays. For the coming Year of the Tiger, auspicious days to begin work are Days 4 (Feb 17), 6, 9, 12, 13 and 15. For added luck, there is even a guide on the color(s) to wear on stipulated days. Find out more about Best days to start work & Best colors to wear in Year of the Tiger.
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My papa alway love to consult the Tong Shu for various function like what you mentioned. Since I dont Chinese merely looked at the pictures. If you noticed the cover of the little boy sitting on the buffalo? I was told if his pants is rolled up higher that particular year would be rainy. How true? tQ
Hai u hv a nice blog here & thk for sharing 6-^
很棒的部落,谢谢分享 6-^
Can't wait for the next Chinese new year! I miss the songs :D
Bananaz, reminds me of my grandma. The Chinese Almanac was a must-have in the house where major decisions were not made without its consultation. And yes, that buffalo boy is so good in telling the year's weather. I think I'm going to get a copy of this Tong Shu for next year. Did you know Joey Yap publishes an English Almanac?
Hello Yoga Tramp, thank you and thank you too for stopping by and leaving a comment.
You have a nice and busy studio with a good mix of activities. Great job!
Hey there, MKL. Thank you for stopping by.
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, less than three months away actually. The songs, especially the old classic ones, do spread a lot of cheer around, don't they?
Oh really Joey got the English version published, that's great shall get a copy soon. I have got a very old English translated Tung Shu edited by Martin Palmer given to me my god-brother.
I saw it at MPH beginning of the year. You may want to get the one for next year to make it worth the price as 2010 is almost over.
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