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Chinese Almanac

Tong Sing The Chinese Book of Mystery

October 2, 2010

Ever wondered why they called the Chinese Almanac the Tong Sing? There is a common saying that one can study the Chinese Almanac till one is old and grey and yet one will never learn all its secrets. This is so true for its pages contains the evolution of culture, thoughts and knowledge of the [...]

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Taboo Months For Marriages (Chinese Date Selection)

August 6, 2010

It is a given fact that we humans are a superstitious lot. We are often niggled by things which have sinister connotations. Black cats, walking under ladders, the number 13 and so on. The Chinese are arguably one of the most superstitious people you can find anywhere on this planet. They have aversion to the [...]

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Understanding the Twelve Day Spirits of the Chinese Calendar

July 14, 2010

Most Chinese homes in the old days have a thick longish red book hanging on the wall ever ready to be used. And you can bet that its pages are worn and dog eared. This is the Chinese Almanac or Tong Shu. And it is a very good guide book for conduct of all daily [...]

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Auspicious Days for June 2010

May 31, 2010

Oh my time flies. Tomorrow it is June. We have reached the half way mark and Tiger has roared in Yushu. Please pray and offer your best energy for those who have perished as well as those who survived. I had actually thought of using the Tibetan calendar for June’s auspicious days but then I [...]

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Good Days May 2010

April 24, 2010

Here are the good days or auspicious days for the month of May 2010. These days are selected because they are generally free of negative influences. Each day of course is different. The reason why this is so is because in day selection, the activity that we wish to engage in decides which day we [...]

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Marriage Dates To Avoid

October 22, 2009

Looking to get married in the near future? Before anything is said, please note that Chinese date selection follows a very complex process. Readers, please take double note of this. General auspicious dates are just what they are, that is, they are meant for general use and general use only. Likewise for ‘bad’ dates. The [...]

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General Auspicious Days for October 2009

October 12, 2009

This is the auspicious day for October. 25th Sunday         Offerings day Avoid: Legal action against another, water works like opening , digging and clearing of ditches and ponds. There is only one good day for this month of October. This is a general good day. Every individual is different so consult the right person. [...]

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