Today’s date is February 14, 2025, in the Gregorian calendar, and it’s the 17th of the first lunar month in the Year of the Snake. In Chinese astrology, today’s elements are Wood and Water, represented by the characters ‘Giáp Dần’ for the day, ‘Mậu Dần’ for the month, and ‘Ất Tỵ’ for the year, indicating potential challenges and obstacles.
## Auspicious and Inauspicious Signs:
**Compatible Ages:**
– Harmonious: Hợi (Pig), compatible in both Hexagram and Trigram.
– Beneficial: Ngọ (Horse) and Tuất (Dog).
**Incompatible Ages:**
– Canh Tý, Canh Ngọ, Bính Thân, and Mậu Thân.
## Recommended and Discouraged Activities:
It is recommended to go boating and get a new outfit today.
Activities to avoid: Starting any significant projects, especially weddings, business ventures, grand openings, construction, travel, irrigation, sericulture, planting, or land reclamation.

An Unfortunate Day
## Auspicious and Inauspicious Hours:
### Auspicious Hours (Huang Dao):
– Hour of the Rat (23:00-01:00): The best hour for all endeavors, bringing good fortune and success.
– Hour of the Ox (01:00-03:00): Meeting with important people, seeking promotions, and career advancement.
– Hour of the Dragon (07:00-09:00): Auspicious for weddings.
– Hour of the Snake (09:00-11:00): Smooth and unhindered for all matters.
– Hour of the Goat (13:00-15:00): Favorable for everything except mud-related work and cooking. Excellent for paperwork, official documents, and academic pursuits.
– Hour of the Dog (19:00-21:00): All undertakings are blessed.
### Inauspicious Hours (He Dao):
– Hour of the Tiger (03:00-05:00): Litigation and legal matters are strongly discouraged.
– Hour of the Rabbit (05:00-07:00): Avoid disputes and confrontations.
– Hour of the Horse (11:00-13:00): All endeavors are ill-fated, except hunting and religious rituals.
– Hour of the Monkey (15:00-17:00): Unfavorable for all matters, except subduing evil spirits (in religious contexts).
– Hour of the Rooster (17:00-19:00): Refrain from litigation and social interactions.
– Hour of the Boar (21:00-23:00): Moving homes, funerals, and house construction are strongly ill-advised.
## Travel Recommendations:
Today is considered an unfavorable day for travel, with potential obstacles and challenges.
## Auspicious Directions:
– Happiness God: Northeast.
– Wealth God: Southeast.
– Crane God: Northeast.
## Hourly Travel Recommendations:
1. Hour of the Rat (23:00-01:00): A fortunate hour for travel, bringing harmony and success.
2. Hour of the Ox (01:00-03:00): Delays and obstacles are likely; spiritual rituals may be required.
3. Hour of the Tiger (03:00-05:00): Peaceful and safe for travel, especially towards the West and South.
4. Hour of the Rabbit (05:00-07:00): Happiness and good news are approaching. Travel towards the South is favored. The beginning of this hour is more auspicious than the end.
5. Hour of the Dragon (07:00-09:00): Endeavors may face challenges. Be cautious with paperwork and legal matters; take your time.
6. Hour of the Snake (09:00-11:00): Postpone travel if possible, as conflicts and disharmony are likely.
7. Hour of the Horse (11:00-13:00): A fortunate hour for travel, bringing harmony and success.
8. Hour of the Goat (13:00-15:00): Delays and obstacles are likely; spiritual rituals may be required.
9. Hour of the Monkey (15:00-17:00): Peaceful and safe for travel, especially towards the West and South.
10. Hour of the Rooster (17:00-19:00): Happiness and good news are approaching. Travel towards the South is favored. The beginning of this hour is more auspicious than the end.
11. Hour of the Dog (19:00-21:00): Endeavors may face challenges. Be cautious with paperwork and legal matters; take your time.
12. Hour of the Boar (21:00-23:00): Postpone travel if possible, as conflicts and disharmony are likely.
*These predictions are for reference only and are not to be solely relied upon.*
The Unlucky Date: Why You Should Steer Clear of Certain Activities on the 18th of January
Today is not the most auspicious of days, so it is advisable to refrain from undertaking any major tasks or making significant decisions. It is a day to proceed with caution and to be mindful of potential pitfalls and challenges. By heeding this advice, you can ensure that you navigate the day’s obstacles with resilience and fortitude.