According to the traditional belief of our ancestors, choosing a person to bless the house at the beginning of the year is considered an important process for the family. In this selection, the person should possess heavenly stems, earthly branches, and the five elements that are compatible with the homeowner, in order to bring good fortune and prosperity to the family.
The person who blesses the house must not only have a compatible age with the heavenly stems, earthly branches, and the five elements of the year, but also must not clash with the age of the homeowner. According to folk beliefs, the person who blesses the house has a significant influence on the family in the new year.
Therefore, inviting someone to bless the house is not only a matter of choosing by age, but also considering personal qualities such as kindness, virtue, and a positive and enthusiastic spirit. People of the same age as the homeowner or those who have experienced sadness or loss in the family should refrain from blessing the house at the beginning of the year.
Which ages are suitable for house blessings in 2024?
In the book “Understanding the Culture of Eastern Yin-Yang Calendar” (published by Thanh Hoa Publishing House), author Tran Dinh Tuan states that the choice of male or female house blessers depends on the age of the homeowner.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Rat
For homeowners born in the Year of the Rat, if choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following years: 1955, 1962, 1965, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1995.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose from the following ages: 1946, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1968, 1971, 1976, 1986, 1988, 1991.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Buffalo
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following years: 1951, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1992.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose from the following ages: 1951, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1981, 1985.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Tiger
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following ages: 1948, 1952, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose from the following ages: 1948, 1952, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Cat
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following years: 1952, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1975, 1982, 1992, 1995. If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose from the following ages: 1952, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1995.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Dragon
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following ages: 1951, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1981, 1992, 1995.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following ages: 1951, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1985.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Snake
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following ages: 1952, 1955, 1962, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1995.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following ages: 1946, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1968, 1976, 1986, 1991.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Horse
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following ages: 1951, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1981, 1992.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following ages: 1951, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1981, 1991, 1995.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Goat
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following years: 1952, 1956, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following years: 1952, 1956, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Monkey
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following years: 1952, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1975, 1982, 1992, 1995.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following years: 1946, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1968, 1976, 1986, 1991.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Rooster
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following ages: 1951, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1982, 1985, 1995, 1945.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following ages: 1951, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1972, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1995.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Dog
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following years: 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1981, 1992, 1995. If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following years: 1951, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1981, 1995.
Homeowner born in the Year of the Pig
If choosing a male house blesser, they should select someone born in the following years: 1946, 1948, 1952, 1958, 1960, 1972, 1978, 1982, 1988.
If choosing a female house blesser, they should choose someone born in the following years: 1946, 1948, 1952, 1958, 1960, 1972, 1978, 1982, 1988.
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Which ages are suitable for house construction in 2024?
Author Tran Dinh Tuan also states that people who are suitable for house construction in 2024 include those born in the following years: 1958 (Mau Tuat), 1964 (Giap Thin), 1967 (Dinh Mui), 1973 (Quy Suu), 1979 (Ky Mui), 1981 (Tan Dau), 1985 (At Suu), 1988 (Mau Thin), 1990 (Canh Ngo), 1994 (Giap Tuat), 1997 (Dinh Suu), 1999 (Ky Mao), 2003 (Quy Mui), 2005 (At Dau), 2006 (Binh Tuat).
The author also notes that age for house construction is not based on the age of the person building the house but rather in correlation with the year the house construction is planned. Those who are suitable for house construction in 2024 should choose auspicious months (based on the lunar calendar) to start construction as follows:
– For the ages of Thân, Tý, Thìn: The auspicious months for house construction are January (from February 4th, 2024 to March 4th, 2024), May (from June 5th, 2024 to July 5th, 2024), August (from September 7th, 2024 to October 7th, 2024), October (from November 7th, 2024 to December 5th, 2024), November (from December 6th, 2024 to January 4th, 2025), and Chạp (from January 5th, 2025 to February 2nd, 2025).
– For the ages of Tỵ, Dậu, Sửu: The auspicious months for house construction are May (from June 5th, 2024 to July 5th, 2024), June (from July 6th, 2024 to August 6th, 2024), July (from August 7th, 2024 to September 6th, 2024), August (from September 7th, 2024 to October 7th, 2024), September (from October 8th, 2024 to November 6th, 2024), and October (from November 7th, 2024 to December 5th, 2024).
– For the ages of Dần, Ngọ, Tuất: The auspicious months for house construction are February (from March 5th, 2024 to April 3rd, 2024), March (from April 4th, 2024 to May 4th, 2024), April (from May 5th, 2024 to June 4th, 2024), May (from June 5th, 2024 to July 5th, 2024), June (from July 6th, 2024 to August 6th, 2024), and Chạp (from January 5th, 2025 to February 2nd, 2025).
– For the ages of Hợi, Mão, Mùi: The auspicious months for house construction are January (from February 4th, 2024 to March 4th, 2024), February (from March 5th, 2024 to April 3rd, 2024), March (from April 4th, 2024 to May 4th, 2024), September (from October 8th, 2024 to November 6th, 2024), November (from December 6th, 2024 to January 4th, 2025), and Chạp (from January 5th, 2025 to February 2nd, 2025).
What should people do when participating in house blessings?
People who participate in house blessings usually visit briefly, wishing good luck for the homeowner in the coming year, and partake in eating cakes and fruits as a form of receiving blessings. When participating in house blessings, people should wear colorful clothes, with red being the most auspicious color. The homeowner will give lucky money (li xi) to the visitors and wish them well for the new year.
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