by Karen Vander
New year was 26 days ago was it not? If you did not know, today is Chinese New Year. Happy new year to you for those that are of Asian heritage that does celebrate this holiday. The Chinese calendar follows the moon and divides the years into groups of twelve. Each year is named for an animal.
2009 is the Year of the Ox. Did you know that Chinese people are very selective of their wedding date?
Chinese believe wedding should be held on a good day in the calendar. The marriage life of the couple will be perfect if they can have the wedding on a lucky wedding day.
Here’s are the lucky auspicious wedding dates for 2009 to be married in:
Jan - 30
Feb - 6, 7, 21, 27
Mar - 8, 20, 22, 27
Apr - 17, 19
May - 10, 15, 16, 17, 29, 31
Jun - 7, 19
Jul - 25, 26
Aug - 2, 16, 21, 28
Sept - 4, 12, 20, 26
Oct - 3, 16, 18, 25, 30
Nov - 15, 21, 27
Dec - 4, 13, 19, 25
For the past year 2008, the most auspicious wedding date is said to have been on August 8, 2008 or 8-8-88. The number 8 is a symbol of eternity and infinity, thus getting married during this time should bring you lots of love and luck. If you have noticed, the number 8 interlocks just like two people in love.
An astrologer, a fortune teller, or a monk should be able to help you pick the most auspicious date for your wedding. Make your marriage last by paying attention to your wedding date picked. There may be some truths in this old custom.
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