Practical Tips for the Ox year 2021

​We are now just 3 weeks away from celebrating CNY ushering in the year of Ox! As most of us slowly get into the mood of CNY, I would like to share some tips and what you should know revolving to the lunar new year in 2021.

We welcome the year of Ox on 3 Feb this year!

​When is it?
In terms of lunar calendar, we would be welcoming the new year’s spring season on 3  Feb 2021! This is what we call 立春.

This is also the day where you would see many starting to queue to deposit money for a better wealth luck in the new year. (Not that we are advocating any queuing!)

One interesting fact to share - for babies born on 3 Feb, after approximate 10pm, you would be considered under the new year zodiac, Ox. Any timing earlier on the same day, you would be still under the year of Rat. This would also mean it’s a different set of bazi due to the cut over into the new year.

Cool weather, green landscape and blue sky - a sign of spring is here!

What element is this year?

This is the Metal Ox year (Ox being earth) or 辛丑年, it would be extremely favourable in general if your bazi favours these two element of either metal and/or earth. By and large, we would certainly be progressing towards a better year than 2020. During the Rat year, we were in the midst of the cold 'water' winter period. The Ox year signify the ending of this cold water period.

In this Metal Ox year, metal sits on top of the earth. This is a engender year pillar where metal (辛) is produce by earth (丑) based on the 5 elements in Chinese Metaphysics. Overall, one would have a fruitful and productive year if you endure and persevere.
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The Ox character
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People born in the year of the Ox would typically display characters demonstrating patience, believes in hard work and perseverance. They may keep to themselves but make no mistake, they can be opinionated. On the other hand, they can typically be a little more stubborn in the way they do things. 

Character of Ox - Determination

When is the auspicious date to commence work?

Most of us know this as 开工吉日. There are two auspicious date to commence work, though do note if you are one of the zodiacs that conflict with that day's energy.

​Which direction should I be concern of at home?

In the new year, should you also be moving into new house or carrying out renovation, do note of the flying star in 2021.

This year the negative sectors are in the North East or South West that are affected. If you are moving/renovating your new place where your main door in either of the two sectors, I highly recommend you to only select an auspicious date and time. For minor renovation that is in the part of house which falls in this sector/direction, the same applies.

North East – 犯太岁 (facing degrees 22.5 – 37.5)
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South West – 岁破 (facing degrees 202.5 – 217.5)

It is also recommended to not put up red CNY deco on your main door should it be facing this direction listed.

Which are the zodiacs that "犯太岁“ (fan tai sui) in 2021?

Some of you may have the practice to pray to 太岁 during the year where your zodiac "offends" the Grand Duke. The following zodiac listed should pay attention:

1. Ox
2. Goat
3. Horse
4 Dragon
5. Dog

But just to share, should you belong to any of zodiac, it does not mean naturally you would have negative luck in the year, contrary to common belief. 

Thanks for reading!
Wishing you a prosperous Lunar New Year in 2021!
​新年快乐， 财源滚滚！

Should you wish to have your ​bazi analyse to capitalize on the Ox year luck, drop us a note to book your appointment now!
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