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South China Morning Post
11-02-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Wait until this date to open your Lunar New Year red packets
From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series . The 15th day of the first lunar month falls on February 12 this year. In Chinese culture, not only is the day known as the Lantern Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day, it is also the day to, finally, open the red packets you received over the Lunar New Year – if you have not done so already. According to Chinese tradition, opening these red envelopes, or hong bao , before the new year officially ends on its 15th day – tempting as it may be – may ruin a perfect cycle of celebration, as symbolised by the first full moon of the new year. The exception to this rule is the seventh day, which marks 'everyone's birthday'; on this day it is OK to celebrate by opening your lai see to acknowledge the well wishes you received from friends and relatives. However, the best and most auspicious time to open your red packets in the Year of the Snake is actually on February 15, or on the 18th day of the new lunar year, according to Hong Kong fortune-tellers. That day, a Saturday, is said to be a particularly good day for managing finances, as it is when the wealth luck booster is at its most potent, especially between 1pm and 3pm, and between 7pm and 9pm.
South China Morning Post
09-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Feng shui tips for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake, for luck in love, health and wealth
From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series Advertisement If your Chinese zodiac predicts a rough year ahead, fret not – feng shui is here to help. The ancient practice also known as Chinese geomancy is said to help balance the energies of people and their environment. Some people consult it to mitigate bad luck and improve their prospects for health, wealth or love. With origins in ancient Chinese philosophy and Taoism, feng shui is a holistic approach to living in harmony with the natural world. According to feng shui principles, Rabbits should place a fishbowl, or decorative items with flowing water, in the southeast of their living space for financial luck. Photo: Shutterstock This traditional practice seeks to optimise the flow of energy, or qi, by considering the placement of furniture, choice of colours and other items, and even the state of the surrounding landscape.
South China Morning Post
08-02-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Feng shui master's advice for Dragons in the Year of the Snake
Published: 12:45pm, 8 Feb 2025 From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series . If your Chinese zodiac predicts a rough year ahead, fret not – feng shui is here to help. The ancient practice also known as Chinese geomancy is said to help balance the energies of people and their environment. Some people consult it to mitigate bad luck and improve their prospects for health, wealth or love. With origins in ancient Chinese philosophy and Taoism, feng shui is a holistic approach to living in harmony with the natural world. Dragons may suffer from insomnia and mild health problems this year. Photo: Shutterstock This traditional practice seeks to optimise the flow of energy, or qi, by considering the placement of furniture, choice of colours and other items, and even the state of the surrounding landscape.
South China Morning Post
07-02-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Feng shui master's tips for Rabbits in the Year of the Snake
Published: 12:45pm, 7 Feb 2025 From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series . If your Chinese zodiac predicts a rough year ahead, fret not – feng shui is here to help. The ancient practice also known as Chinese geomancy is said to help balance the energies of people and their environment. Some people consult it to mitigate bad luck and improve their prospects for health, wealth or love. With origins in ancient Chinese philosophy and Taoism, feng shui is a holistic approach to living in harmony with the natural world. According to feng shui principles, Rabbits should place a fishbowl, or decorative items with flowing water, in the southeast of their living space for financial luck. Photo: Shutterstock This traditional practice seeks to optimise the flow of energy, or qi, by considering the placement of furniture, choice of colours and other items, and even the state of the surrounding landscape.
South China Morning Post
06-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Feng shui master's advice for Tigers in the Year of the Snake
Published: 12:45pm, 6 Feb 2025 From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series . If your Chinese zodiac predicts a rough year ahead, fret not – feng shui is here to help. The ancient practice also known as Chinese geomancy is said to help balance the energies of people and their environment. Some people consult it to mitigate bad luck and improve their prospects for health, wealth or love. With origins in ancient Chinese philosophy and Taoism, feng shui is a holistic approach to living in harmony with the natural world. Those born in the Year of the Tiger should take particular care while driving this year. Photo: Shutterstock This traditional practice seeks to optimise the flow of energy, or qi, by considering the placement of furniture, choice of colours and other items, and even the state of the surrounding landscape.
