Xông đất, also known as “stepping on the land” is an age-old tradition in Vietnam. The belief is that if the first person to visit a family’s home during the Lunar New Year is a person who is compatible with the homeowner’s zodiac sign, then the homeowner will have a year filled with luck and prosperity. Therefore, right after the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, the Vietnamese people highly value the tradition of “xông đất”.
“Mở hàng” is the first person to make a purchase at your store in the new year. Vietnamese people believe that the first customer of the year will greatly influence the success of the business throughout the year. If the customer’s zodiac sign is compatible with the store owner’s, it will bring good fortune and prosperity.
In 2024, there are certain zodiac signs that are considered incompatible for the tradition of “xông đất” and “mở hàng”. In fact, it may bring bad luck and financial loss to the homeowner.
Feng Shui expert Pham Cuong said that the zodiac signs that clash with the zodiac sign of the year 2024 – Giap Thin should not participate in the tradition of “xông đất” and “mở hàng”. Therefore, the zodiac signs that clash with Thin, having the elemental clash of Metallic-Husband and Earth-Son, are not suitable for participating in the tradition of “xông đất” this year. These zodiac signs include Canh Thin (1940), Binh Tuat (1946), Canh Dan (1950), Mau Tuat (1958), Canh Ty (1960), Canh Tuat (1970), Canh Than (1980), Nham Tuat (1982), Giap Tuat (1994), Canh Ngo (1990).
“When choosing the zodiac signs for ‘xông đất’ and ‘mở hàng’, it is also important to avoid choosing zodiac signs that are in direct conflict with the homeowner’s zodiac sign based on the theory of Five Elements Clash. This includes choosing zodiac signs that clash with Ngo, Mao clashes with Dau, Thin clashes with Tuat, Suu clashes withMui, Dan clashes with Than, Ty clashes with Hoi,” said the Feng Shui expert.
In addition, people with inauspicious family events such as funerals, severe illnesses, broken marriages, or unruly children should not participate in the tradition of “xông đất” and “mở hàng” to avoid negative energy affecting the homeowner, regardless of their zodiac signs.
There are 2 zodiac signs that are extremely favorable for “xông đất” and “mở hàng” in 2024
In 2024, Giap Thin has the Heavenly Stem Giap and Earthly Branch Thin. Therefore, when choosing the zodiac signs for “xông đất” and “mở hàng”, it is best to choose zodiac signs that have Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch that are compatible with the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch of the year. In terms of the Heavenly Stem, Giap is compatible with Ky, and the Earthly Branch of Thin is compatible with Dau. Therefore, zodiac signs with the Heavenly Stem Ky and the Earthly Branch Dau are the most suitable for “xông đất” and “mở hàng” in the year of Giap Thin.
As a summary, some favorable zodiac signs include Dinh Dau (1957), Ky Hoi (1959), Ky Dau (1969), Tan Dau (1981), Ky Ty (1989), Quy Dau (1993), Ky Mao (1999), At Dau (2005)… Among them, Ky Dau and Quy Dau are considered the best.
“Furthermore, when choosing the person to perform the tradition of ‘xông đất’ and ‘mở hàng’, it is important to find someone who is in good health, has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and is friendly. Only then can they bring positive energy to the homeowner on the first day of the new year, contributing to attracting luck, wealth, and good fortune throughout the year.”
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