Base on the Chinese tradition, some procedures should be observed such as getting a new broom, duster and cloths for the spring cleaning. Pomelo leaves are are used to tie on broom and duster to sweep and cleanse the entire house. You can also soak some pomelo leaves and flowers to clean affected area in the home or office.

The cleaning should begin from the main entrance and work inwards to the premise if you have enjoyed a favorable year. Otherwise you should sweep from the most inner part of the premise and out of the main entrance to clear all energy that has been build up in the premise and allow the new auspicious “qi” to fill your space.

The Dates stated below are selected from the Chinese Almanac which is meant for this activity of “cleansing & removing the old and welcoming the new”.

Bring along with you sweets, cakes or cookies to share with colleagues to symbolize harmony and joyous relationship for the year.  Many bosses distribute red packet also known as ang bao to staffs on the first day of commencement of business as a gratitude and encourage better performance in the New Year.

For the year for Dragon 2012, the auspicious dates to commence business are as follows:

For the year for Dragon 2012, the auspicious dates for traveling during the Chinese New Year are:

Base on the Chinese calendar, there are heavenly stems, earthly branches and constellation in each day which indicates auspicious or inauspicious and its purpose. Some days are filled with negativity which is commonly known as “broken day” whereas some days are auspicious for certain activities and support success or promoting happiness.

Specific days are selected for wedding ceremonies, commencement of business, moving into a new home or business premise, signing important agreement/contract, perform a surgery, commencing of construction or renovation, the first hair cut for new born and much more…

According to expert criticism, the most accurate calendar is invented in ancient China. The calendar records the movement of celestial body and meteorology. This system can be functional to predicting the future.

Many people have the wrong concept of selecting auspicious date. Selecting a day that is meant for the purpose of the occasion is not good enough. Some select the day base on the horoscope of the year of birth is also inaccurate.

When selecting an auspicious date, the full birth data (bazi) should be taken into consideration to match the day and time range so that it is not only suitable for the occasional but also complement the configuration of the pillar of destiny of the people involves and avoiding clashes which may cause failure.

So, the next time you need to carry out an important event, don’t forget to seek advice from a professional geomancer. I’m sure you want to begin or carry out the events on an auspicious note.