The true meaning of the phrase: “Boy born on the first day of the Lunar New Year and girl born on the full moon day”
In folk beliefs, the saying about the birth date of a child carries a deep meaning, implying that children born on the first day and full moon day often have unusual and difficult temperaments. However, with modern development, parents no longer need to worry too much.
Firstly, from the perspective of the Five Elements, children born on the first day of the lunar month, especially in the morning, are usually considered to have strong original energy in the month of the Five Elements’ fortune (e.g., fire individuals, with the fire element prosperous in April, May, and June). However, this may not be beneficial for social balance.
The first day of the lunar month is the first day of a new month in the lunar calendar, when the yang energy reaches its peak (understood as the Sun shining the brightest), and because boys are considered to belong to the yang, therefore, being born on this day can create an extremely yang personality.
On the contrary, the full moon day (15th day of the lunar month) usually has yin energy reaching its peak (because the Moon is at its fullest), and girls are often considered to belong to the yin. So being born on this day can create an extremely yin personality. According to feng shui, the balance between yin and yang is always an important factor to bring about good fortune. Therefore, when both types of energy are at their peak, this can be considered less ideal.
In this aspect, children born on these two days may have a more special biological transformation than others, creating strong, difficult-to-teach temperaments, and life can be full of ups and downs and challenges.
In conclusion, according to folk beliefs, the Moon is often seen as a symbol of yin energy, equivalent to the yin nature of women, while the Sun is often seen as a symbol of yang energy, equivalent to the yang nature of men.
On the full moon day, when the moon is brightest and most beautiful, yin energy also reaches its peak prosperity. Women born on this day often possess these characteristics at the highest level. On the other hand, on the first day of the lunar month, when the moon is dimmest, yang energy is at its strongest, which is when boys born on this day often have strong and resilient personalities.
Therefore, not only children born on these two days face difficulties in upbringing, but all children born on these days have very special and different temperaments compared to others. Of course, their personalities can have positive or negative characteristics, not entirely focused on one direction.
Girls born on the first day, if born at a favorable time, day, and hour, usually have strong and stubborn personalities. However, their fate is often unfavorable, and their families are not perfect either.
Boys born on the full moon day, especially born in the evening, usually have less luck. However, if born at midnight, their fate may be slightly better, and their personalities tend to be weak and indecisive. The full moon day is the time when the moon is at its fullest, when yin energy reaches its peak, while men possess yang energy, leading to a struggle between yin and yang energy, which can reduce their fortune.
Nowadays, raising children no longer depends on their birth dates, which is a perspective accepted by many people. Instead, people often care about the time and date of birth to choose the most suitable time for Caesarean section. Despite the changing times, the same meaning remains: parents always want the best and happiest life for their children.
Boy born on the first day of the Lunar New Year and girl born on the full moon day from a scientific perspective
During the past time, a popular belief is that giving birth to a boy on the first day of the Lunar New Year and a girl on the full moon day will result in special and difficult-to-raise temperaments. However, reality does not always correspond to that. The temperament of the children depends much on the family environment and education at home and school.
According to some experts, we should not equate raising a boy born on the first day and a girl born on the full moon. This belief is only true for children born at night.
According to Eastern beliefs, the first day of the lunar month is the start of a new cycle, while the full moon day usually marks the decrease in moonlight, creating conditions for mysterious stories about vampires and other demonic events. Therefore, children born on these days can be considered to have more special personalities, both positive and negative.
There is the influence of attraction from the moon according to the lunar calendar and the sun according to the solar calendar. This attraction can change the tides and cause the phenomenon of “biological tides” in the human body, changing the fluids in the body and causing different conditions from nerve stimulation to crises and neurological disorders.
In addition, children born on these two nights also have more special biological changes compared to other nights.
According to folk beliefs, in East Asia, especially in Vietnam, the first day and the full moon day are highly valued, regarded as days of deities and ancestors. Therefore, children born on these days are often more cared for and special. They have a sense of their own importance and often demand attention and respect from others. This can lead to stubborn and disobedient personalities in these children.