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The upcoming year of 2022 prompts questions about selecting the right person for first-footing and house blessings. Learn how to choose the right age for house blessings in 2022 below if you're still unsure.
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Similar to selecting a first-footing person, house blessing ceremonies at the beginning of the new year are considered a cultural tradition in Vietnam during Tet. Those who participate in house blessing ceremonies at the start of the year influence the fortunes of the homeowner. Therefore, checking the age for house blessings in 2020 under the Canh Ty zodiac sign and choosing a compatible individual is highly emphasized with hopes for a fortunate and happy year ahead.
House blessing ages for 2020
Guide to checking the age for house blessings in 2020 under the Canh Ty zodiac sign
1. Checking the age for house blessings under the Canh Ty zodiac sign
First-footing into the new year is crucial, so you need to pay attention to choosing someone of suitable age. Besides, the first-footing person needs to meet various criteria such as having good moral character, no mourning in the family...
Selecting a person of compatible age with the homeowner, a year in harmony to perform house blessings
The first-footing person needs to have compatible Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and Five Elements, harmonious with the homeowner. By meeting this requirement, the first-footing person will bring the homeowner a new year of peace, prosperity, and encounter many lucky occurrences in relationships, work, and life. If the first-footing person is not of compatible age, they will bring financial ruin and uncertainties into the homeowner's life.
Ages compatible for house blessings:
- Ox - Snake - Rooster
- Pig - Goat - Rabbit
- Tiger - Dog - Horse
- Monkey - Pig - Rat
Age groups to avoid for house blessings:
- Rat - Goat - Horse - Rooster
- Monkey - Ox - Dog - Pig
- Tiger - Rabbit - Monkey - Snake
For example, house blessing ages for the 12 zodiac signs in 2020:
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Rat: People born in the Year of the Snake, Rooster, and Ox are suitable for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Ox: People born in the Year of the Dog, Tiger, and Rat are suitable for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Tiger: Opt for individuals born in the Year of the Pig, Dog, and Snake for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Rabbit: It's advisable to choose individuals born in the Year of the Goat, Dog, and Pig for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Dragon: Select individuals born in the Year of the Monkey, Horse, and Rat for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Snake: Opt for individuals born in the Year of the Monkey, Rooster, and Ox for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Horse: People born in the Year of the Pig, Rabbit, and Tiger are suitable for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Goat: Choose individuals born in the Year of the Rabbit, Pig, and Dog for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Monkey: Opt for individuals born in the Year of the Rooster, Goat, and Horse for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Rooster: Select individuals born in the Year of the Tiger, Dragon, and Rat for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Dog: It's advisable to choose individuals born in the Year of the Rabbit, Dragon, and Ox for house blessings.
- Homeowners born in the Year of the Pig: Opt for individuals born in the Year of the Monkey, Snake, and Dragon for house blessings.
Select individuals without mourning, with good morality
In addition to suitable ages, individuals with honesty, good morality, compatibility with the homeowner's age will bring luck and prosperity to the household. Moreover, Vietnamese people often avoid unfortunate events at the beginning of the new year, so when looking for someone to perform house blessings in 2020, you should also avoid those experiencing mourning, encountering sadness, and bringing misfortune to your home.
Moreover, our ancestors have a saying 'born bad, die good', so you should also avoid selecting pregnant women to perform house blessings for your home on the 1st day of Tet.
2. Optimal Departure Directions for the New Year 2020 - Year of the Metal Rat
Apart from considering house blessing ages, it's essential to determine the departure directions for the Year 2020 - Year of the Metal Rat to ensure a smooth and fortunate year. Departing at the beginning of the new year means leaving home for the first time in the new year (after the moment of New Year's Eve).
Favorable Departure Directions for the first 3 days of the Year 2020 - Year of the Metal Rat include:
- On the 1st day of Lunar New Year (Saturday, January 25, 2020): Departing towards the East is preferable.
- On the 2nd day of Tet (which is Sunday, January 26, 2020): Depart towards the North.
- On the 3rd day of Tet (which is Monday, January 27, 2020): Depart towards the South.
3. Auspicious Dates and Times for Grand Opening in the Year 2020 - Year of the Metal Rat
When opening a store, inaugurating it on auspicious dates and times at the beginning of the new year will ensure smooth business operations throughout the year. According to the calendar, the auspicious hours and dates for opening a store in 2020 are:
- The 3rd day of Tet (January 27, 2020): Auspicious hours are from 1 - 3 AM for Ox, 7 - 9 AM for Tiger, 11 AM - 1 PM for Snake, 1 - 3 PM for Goat, 7 - 9 PM for Dog, and 9 - 11 PM for Pig.
- The 5th day of Tet (January 29, 2020): Auspicious hours are from 3 - 5 AM for Tiger, 5 - 7 AM for Rabbit, 9 - 11 AM for Snake, 3 - 5 PM for Monkey, and 9 - 11 PM for Pig.
- The 10th day of Tet (February 3, 2020): Auspicious hours are from 11 PM - 1 AM for Rat, 1 - 3 AM for Ox, 5 - 7 AM for Rabbit, 11 AM - 1 PM for Snake, 3 - 5 PM for Monkey, and 5 - 7 PM for Rooster.
After the moment of New Year's Eve, stepping into the first moments of the new year, the first person to enter the house is considered the first-foot. According to tradition, if everything goes smoothly on the 1st day of Tet, the whole year will be smooth and prosperous. Therefore, families always consider the age of the first-foot in 2020 to choose a suitable person, ensuring prosperity, health, and luck throughout the year.
