Can I move in the first month of the lunar year? Is it good or bad to move in the first month of the lunar year?

The first month is the month of Jianzheng. The month when the handle of the Big Dipper returns to the sign of Yin is the first month of spring. There are many rules and taboos in the first month of spring. Some things cannot be done in the first month of the year. So can we move house in the first month of the lunar year? Is it good or bad to move house in the first month of the lunar year?

Can I move house in the first month of the year?

You can’t move house in the first month of the year;

According to folk belief, you cannot move house in the first month of the lunar calendar, as doing so will affect your fortune. It has been said since ancient times that you cannot move house or break ground in the twelfth month and the first month of the lunar calendar. If you want to move house or break ground, you have to wait until after the first month and the twelfth month. Otherwise, it will not only affect your own fortune, but may also affect the fortune of the entire family.

According to folk belief, the first month of the lunar year is an auspicious month. During this month, people will hold activities to worship heaven, thanking heaven for sending the Spring Festival and the start of spring. While thanking heaven, they must also take care of its face, so no groundbreaking behavior is allowed. Therefore, it is best not to move during the first month of the lunar year.

What are the considerations for moving in the first month of the lunar year?

1. During the moving process, try to say auspicious words, such as: "Congratulations on making a fortune and good luck." But do not say unlucky words as they may affect the future fortune of your new home.
2. On the day of moving, family members should not cry, lose their temper, or hit or scold children.
3. Do not say hello to strangers when moving. Moving quietly will make your future family more peaceful and warmer.
4. On the day of moving, be sure to boil a pot of water, which means money will come in. At the same time, plug all kinds of sinks and basins, turn on the faucets, and let the water flow slowly, which means that the table is full and the bowl is full. Turn the electric fan around the house to bring good luck.
5. According to the number of family members, use new pillows to open the door and enter the house. Arrange them according to individual beds. Chinese people in Hong Kong, Singapore and other places also put an envelope with 138 yuan inside their pillows, in the hope of "being rich in life".
6. On the night of moving, it is a good idea to cook some sweet dumplings and desserts for the whole family to eat together, to express the meaning of family reunion and sweetness.
7. On the first day or the first week after moving into a new house, you must have a housewarming party. That means you must invite friends, relatives, and neighbors to your home to have some fun: chat, eat, or have fun. The more lively the party, the better it is to ward off evil spirits.