Today’s date is July 22nd, which corresponds to the 17th of June, 2024, in the lunar calendar. This date falls on the Ding Hoi day in the year of Giáp Thìn, with the elements of fire and water in harmony.
According to folk beliefs, it is best to avoid major endeavors on this day as they may require more effort than expected without yielding fruitful results. Minor tasks, however, can still be undertaken.
Favorable Signs: Dần, Mão, Mùi (Tiger, Cat, and Goat)
Unfavorable Signs: Quý Sửu, Quý Tỵ, Quý Mùi, Quý Hợi, Kỷ Tỵ (Buffalo, Snake, Goat, Pig, and Rooster)
Recommended Activities: Trade, agriculture, sericulture, weeding, land reclamation, buying clothes, and irrigation projects.
Not Recommended: Boat-related activities such as repairs, launching new boats, construction, house repairs, moving into a new home, long-distance travel, weddings, disputes, litigation, medical treatment, religious ceremonies, and funerals. These activities are believed to invite bad luck and obstacles, including delays in transportation.

Avoid Major Undertakings
Travel Recommendations: The Chu Tước star indicates that travel is not advisable, as endeavors may be left unfinished. Therefore, important and long-term decision-making processes should be avoided on this day.
Auspicious Directions: Hỷ thần (God of Happiness) in the South, Tài Thần (God of Wealth) in the East, and Hạc Thần (Crane God) in the Northwest.
Timings to Note:
1. Tý Hour (23:00 – 01:00): The Xích Khẩu hour, prone to conflicts and disagreements. Postpone travels during this time.
2. Sửu Hour (01:00 – 03:00): Tiểu Các hour brings luck. Business openings, trade, and transactions are prosperous. All goes well and in harmony.
3. Dần Hour (03:00 – 05:00): Tuyệt Lộ hour is unfavorable for financial pursuits. One may encounter obstacles and supernatural entities, requiring rituals to pass through.
4. Mão Hour (05:00 – 07:00): Đại An hour brings peace. Financial pursuits are favored towards the West and South. All endeavors are smooth and prosperous.
5. Thìn Hour (07:00 – 09:00): Tốc Hỷ hour signifies approaching joy. Financial pursuits are favored towards the South. A peaceful hour for travels.
6. Tỵ Hour (09:00 – 11:00): Lưu Niên hour hinders achievements. Be cautious of gossip and paperwork involving authorities and legal matters. Take your time and stay relaxed.
7. Ngọ Hour (11:00 – 13:00): Xích Khẩu hour, prone to conflicts and disagreements. Postpone travels during this time.
8. Mùi Hour (13:00 – 15:00): Tiểu Các hour brings luck. Business openings, trade, and transactions are prosperous. All goes well and in harmony.
9. Thân Hour (15:00 – 17:00): Tuyệt Lộ hour is unfavorable for financial pursuits. One may encounter obstacles and supernatural entities, requiring rituals to pass through.
10. Dậu Hour (17:00 – 19:00): Đại An hour brings peace. Financial pursuits are favored towards the West and South. All endeavors are smooth and prosperous.
11. Tuất Hour (19:00 – 21:00): Tốc Hỷ hour signifies approaching joy. Financial pursuits are favored towards the South. A peaceful hour for travels.
12. Hợi Hour (21:00 – 23:00): Lưu Niên hour hinders achievements. Be cautious of gossip and paperwork involving authorities and legal matters. Take your time and stay relaxed.
These recommendations are based on traditional folk beliefs for reference only.
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