What day is the Spring Festival in 2023? How to ensure luck throughout the year?

Understanding the Spring Festival

In 2023, the Spring Festival falls on Saturday, February 4th (which is the 14th of the 1st lunar month) and concludes on Saturday, February 18th (which is the 18th of the 1st lunar month).

Where does the Spring Festival in 2023 originate from? Let's explore the historical significance of this day with Mytour:

The concept of Spring Festival originates from the East, deeply rooted in ancient Chinese culture. It's one of the 24 solar terms in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

Many mistakenly believe that the Spring Festival follows the lunar calendar. However, according to ancient Chinese culture, it follows the 'solar terms' (the traditional Chinese calendar), also known as the Gregorian calendar. This calendar is based on Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun.

In modern terms, the Spring Festival usually falls on February 4th or 5th and ends on February 18th or 19th each year. Positioned between the Great Cold and the Rain Water solar terms, the Spring Festival exhibits distinct characteristics.

Significance of the Spring Festival Characteristics

Before delving into the significance of the Spring Festival in 2023, let's explore its timing and essence:

The Spring Festival marks the transition between the Great Cold and Rain Water solar terms. Hence, Spring days often boast mild weather, neither too hot nor too cold. This favorable climate encourages plants to sprout, heralding the arrival of a new year.

In Vietnam, from Hai Van Pass onwards, there's a phenomenon of prolonged drizzle, known as 'mưa phùn.' Agriculturally, this phenomenon benefits certain crops by providing sufficient water for plant growth.

However, Spring days also pose health risks to poultry, livestock, and humans. For some crops, the Spring weather creates conditions favorable for harmful bacteria to thrive.

The Spring Festival always commences in spring, a time when nature flourishes, and the air is gentle. Hence, it's a preferred time for Vietnamese people to embark on journeys, weddings, inaugurations, groundbreaking ceremonies, rituals, and more.

For those with the Wood element in their birth chart, the Spring Festival enhances prosperity and fortune. Conversely, individuals with the Earth element should be cautious to avoid misfortune or loss.

Determining Auspicious and Inauspicious Departure Times for the Spring Festival in 2023

Dinh Mao, Dinh Hoi, and At Hoi

Mau Than, Canh Ty, Binh Than, and Canh Ngo

Bao Quang and Tuong Nhat.

Moon Eclipse, Heavenly Shaft, Language Star, Wanderer, and Death.

Choosing a Departure Date: Opt for the Metal Earth day, depart early in the morning, towards the West (to welcome the Wealth God), towards the Southeast (to welcome the Goodness Deity), and avoid departing towards the North (to avoid the Hac deity).

Good hours, those leaving for departure will find favorable opportunities in business and husbandry, encountering much luck.

Bad hours, departure times are unfavorable for seeking wealth, may lead to disputes, bad reputation, hindered progress in work, legal disputes should be postponed.

Unfavorable hours, departure during these times may lead to conflicts, scarcity, illness, and curses from others.

Good hours, travelers departing during these times receive luck, women receive good news, the family stays healthy, and business flourishes.

Unfavorable hours, departure during these times may lead to obstacles, unfulfilled wishes for wealth, and frequent rituals and offerings.

Auspicious hours, seeking wealth, depart towards the Southwest direction, bringing much luck, peace, and prosperity (especially in husbandry).

What to Do on the Spring Festival in 2023 for Year-round Luck

• Wake up early, exercise or take a walk to breathe fresh air, especially for the elderly. As drizzle is common during this time, it can cause fatigue and joint pain.
• Plant auspicious trees according to fate and age, enhancing fortune for the household.
• Perform charitable deeds, help others, and increase personal luck.
• Clean roads, repair houses, warehouses, or other maintenance tasks.

• Avoid wearing dark-colored clothes like black and gray, opt for bright colors like red, orange, yellow, pink, etc.
• Avoid sweeping the house or cleaning the garden to prevent dispersing wealth and fortune.
• Avoid dealing with water and fire, steer clear of arguments or saying unlucky things.

This article helps you understand more about the Spring Festival in 2023 (Year of the Fire Rabbit). Engage in meaningful activities on this day to seek luck, fortune, and health for the whole year.