Vietnamese people highly value the practice of consulting the zodiac signs when engaging in important activities, such as building houses. The selection of an auspicious age for constructing a house is often based on the age of the man. However, nowadays, this belief has undergone some changes. The age used to build a house is now based on the age of the person considered the owner.
The most auspicious ages for building houses in 2024
According to the book “Understanding Eastern Culture through Yin and Yang Calendar” (published by Thanh Hoa Publishing House), in 2024, the following ages are considered suitable for building houses: 1958 (Mậu Tuất), 1964 (Giáp Thìn), 1967 (Đinh Mùi), 1973 (Quý Sửu), 1979 (Kỷ Mùi), 1981 (Tân Dậu), 1985 (Ất Sửu), 1988 (Mậu Thìn), 1990 (Canh Ngọ), 1994 (Giáp Tuất), 1997 (Đinh Sửu), 1999 (Kỷ Mão), 2003 (Quý Mùi), 2005 (Ất Dậu), 2006 (Bính Tuất).
Selecting the starting month based on the age
According to the book “Understanding Eastern Culture through Yin and Yang Calendar,” individuals who have reached the optimal age for building a house in 2024 can choose a suitable lunar month to commence their construction projects.
– Individuals born in the years of Thân, Tý, and Thìn can choose the following months for building houses: January (February 4, 2024, to March 4, 2024, according to the Gregorian calendar), May (June 5, 2024, to July 5, 2024), August (September 7, 2024, to October 7, 2024), October (November 7, 2024, to December 5, 2024), November (December 6, 2024, to January 4, 2025), and Chạp (January 5, 2025, to February 2, 2025).
– Individuals born in the years of Tỵ, Dậu, and Sửu can choose the following lunar months for building houses: May (June 5, 2024, to July 5, 2024, according to the Gregorian calendar), June (July 6, 2024, to August 6, 2024), July (August 7, 2024, to September 6, 2024), August (September 7, 2024, to October 7, 2024), September (October 8, 2024, to November 6, 2024), and October (November 7, 2024, to December 5, 2024).
– Individuals born in the years of Dần, Ngọ, and Tuất can choose the following lunar months for building houses: February (March 5, 2024, to April 3, 2024, according to the Gregorian calendar), March (April 4, 2024, to May 4, 2024), April (May 5, 2024, to June 4, 2024), May (June 5, 2024, to July 5, 2024), June (July 6, 2024, to August 6, 2024), and Chạp (January 5, 2025, to February 2, 2025).
– Individuals born in the years of Hợi, Mão, and Mùi can choose the following lunar months for building houses: January (February 4, 2024, to March 4, 2024, according to the Gregorian calendar), February (March 5, 2024, to April 3, 2024), March (April 4, 2024, to May 4, 2024), September (October 8, 2024, to November 6, 2024), November (December 6, 2024, to January 4, 2025), and Chạp (January 5, 2025, to February 2, 2025).
Other considerations when choosing an auspicious age for building houses in 2024
Homeowners should be aware that in 2024, it is important to avoid violating the “Tam tai,” “Hoàng ốc,” and “Kim lấu” taboos. If all three elements are violated, it is not advisable to commence construction in that particular year. If the “Hoàng ốc” and “Kim lấu” taboos are violated, breaking ground is also not recommended.
In the case of violating the “Tam tai” taboo, it can be tolerated. Homeowners can borrow the auspicious age of a suitable individual to commence their construction projects.
If borrowing an age to build a house, it is best to borrow from a male who is older than oneself. It is advisable to borrow the age of someone who is “Tam hợp” or “Nhị hợp.” The borrowed individual should have a friendly and cheerful personality, a harmonious family, and should not be in a period of mourning. The borrowed individual should have a higher status than the homeowner. The older the borrowed individual, the more they exhibit the vitality and resilience of the homeowner.
This information is for reference and contemplation purposes only.
