Sunday, June 15, 2008

Auspicious dates for wedding, marriage, moving home, etc.

Many people will look for auspicious dates for the important days in their lifetime, such as the wedding day, moving to new house, commencing new business, joining new company, etc. I have even heard that some will choose to register their new car on the auspicious date too.

I chose the auspicious date for my wedding, and also for moving to my current house with the Tong Shu (通书、通胜), which is originated from the Yellow Calendar (黄历) founded by Huang Di (黄帝) of ancient China around 2697-2598 BC.

The Tong Shu is a thick Chinese almanac book, which is very popular among the Chinese families since the Qing dynasty, but not so well known to younger generations nowadays. Some of its content also appear in those "traditional" Chinese calendar, which you have to tear one piece per day to show the current date information.

Luckily, in today's information age, there are online facilities available for us to search in the Tong Shu just with a mouse click. I used the facility in the Y28 Predictions website (http://www.y28predictions.com/program/template/year/tonesing.php) for my searching. This is a Chinese website. To help those not well verse with Chinese, below are the auspicious dates for wedding and marriage which fall on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, for the next 6 months. Those dates are generally auspicious for everyone, except for people and any parents born in the year represented in the Exception column.



The 14 September is considered the most auspicious day (mid-autumn festival) among them. The moon is the biggest and brightest seen from earth by that day. To date, I have already received 5 wedding invitations fall on that day. In fact, my own wedding was also held during the mid-autumn festival several years ago. (However, this does not imply that the mid-autumn festival for every year will be an auspicious date for wedding. It need to be determined on a year-by-year basis.)

If you want me to help checking for any particular date, you can leave a comment and I'll try to search and translate for you in English.

Bear in mind that although the Tong Shu is a compilation of Chinese astrology and calendaring studies gathering wisdom of thousands of years, we should use it wisely and rationally, but not be too superstitious on it.

For the list of auspicious dates for moving to new house in 2nd half of year 2008, read my other post here.

If you are looking for the auspicious dates for wedding/marriage in 2009, click here.

112 comments:

  1. Hi I'm trying to help a friend out. She wants to get married September/October 2009 and the almanac has not yet been released. Any clues on what would be good dates (Saturdays preferred)? Thanks in advance.

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  2. Hi ghotieyes,

    Auspicious wedding date in September/October 2009 are:

    9/9/2009 (Wed)
    20/9/2009 (Sun)
    21/9/2009 (Mon)
    30/9/2009 (Wed)
    2/10/2009 (Fri)
    12/10/2009 (Mon)
    25/10/2009 (Sun)
    28/10/2009 (Wed)

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  3. Hi!
    I'm looking for the best date for marriage in May/June 2009.. Have searched through the internet but all the pages i've found were in Chinese.. :( So, i would be very , very thankful if you could help me a bit! Thanks and have a nice day! ;)

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  4. latvian girl,

    Auspicious wedding date in May/June 2009 are:

    1/5/2009 (Fri)
    10/5/2009 (Sun)
    13/5/2009 (Wed)
    15/5/2009 (Fri)
    16/5/2009 (Sat)
    17/5/2009 (Sun)
    19/5/2009 (Tue)
    21/5/2009 (Thu)
    23/5/2009 (Sat)
    25/5/2009 (Mon)
    28/5/2009 (Thu)
    31/5/2009 (Sun)

    3/6/2009 (Wed)
    4/6/2009 (Thu)
    7/6/2009 (Sun)
    8/6/2009 (Mon)
    9/6/2009 (Tue)
    13/6/2009 (Sat)
    16/6/2009 (Tue)
    20/6/2009 (Sat)
    21/6/2009 (Sun)
    22/6/2009 (Mon)
    25/6/2009 (Thu)
    28/6/2009 (Sun)
    29/6/2009 (Mon)

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  5. Hi,

    We are thinking of getting married in the beginning half of year 2009. Could you help us to choose any good dates. Our Chinese Horoscope are dragon and ox.

    Thanks

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  6. Hi,

    I will come out with the table for 2009 later.

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  7. hi. my family and i are planning to move into a new apartment in december of 2008...can you please help me find out which dates are auspicious for moving in? would our birth dates matter? thank you sooo very much...-angel eyes

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  8. Hi,

    Both my hubby and I need to move into our new apartment in Feb or Mar 2009. Any clues on what would be the auspicious dates?

    Thanks!

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  9. Hi I'd like to do a 9/9/2009. Is it a favourable choice? Thank you

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  10. Hi,

    9/9/2009 is a very good choice.

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  11. hi, my wife was advised to go for ceasarean delivery for my first born. how do i check auspicious day/time for my new born delivery between 5th of Feb till 19th of Feb 2009?

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  12. hi!!
    i am planning to give my gre exam in june 2009!plz suggest an auspicious date!
    its very very important for me!

    thanks in advance!

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  13. Hi,

    I can only give you your inauspicious dates to avoid, if you tell your birth date.

    Sufficient preparation is always the key of success in exam. Good luck!

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  14. Hi,
    I'm planning to move to a new apartment in end Feb/ early Mar 09. Pls advise on a good date. Thank you.

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  15. Hi,

    We are planning of getting married on either 18 July 2009 or 01 September 2009 and our Chinese Horoscopes are Monkey. Could you please advise which date is better? May I check with you something on the date of 18 July 2009, some of the website from Taiwan and China mentioned that this date is not suitable of getting married (忌嫁娶) but how come on your website is a auspicious date for married??

    Hope to receive your reply asap.

    Thanks.

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  16. Hi shopfortrendy,

    My source is from Hong Kong.

    I noticed there is one source from China with the information as you mentioned, and many websites in China are copying from that source, because they look exactly the same.

    I think there is some mistake with that source for the date of 18 July 2009 (and some other dates as well). If you have noticed, that source provides detail of auspicious time for the day as well, and marriage (嫁娶) appears in many auspicious times for 18 July 2009 in that calendar, which at the same time saying that the day is not auspicious for marriage.

    This contradiction is very obvious, which we can conclude that it is erroneous. All websites which simply copy over from that source, are also copying the error together.

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  17. Thanks for your reply and clearing my doubts on this. I am worrying since I saw those information regarding on the date of 18 July 2009 on the website. Keep wondering how come it is different from what I saw from my lunar calendar at home. By the way, can I double check with, what is the exception Chinese Horoscopes for the date of 18 July 2009? This is because some of the websites are shown as Monkey and both of us are Monkey.

    Really appreciate your help.

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  18. Hi shopfortrendy,

    That day is inauspicious for horse.

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  19. This is one of the website I am referring to since I started to prepare my wedding; I almost gave up the date of 18 July 2009 because it mentioned it is not suspicious for marriage. By the way, all the information on the website is so confusing, really don’t know which one is accurate.

    http://verywed.com/lunar/

    Really thanks for your help.

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  20. Hi shopfortrendy,

    Here is a more comprehensive source which provide more information:

    http://cn.18dao.net/每日黄历/2009年7月18日

    Notice the appearance of 嫁娶 in the time details of the day.

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  21. Am having C-section. can advise the auspicious day/time for my baby born delivery between 1 - 10th june? or where can i check? tks

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  22. Hi there.. I am a horse and my wife is Monkey.. can we get married on the 26 Dec 2009?
    is this a good day for us?

    Thank you in advance.

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  23. Hi, am planning a wedding on 4 July 2009. It is the second fifth lunar month... is it ok/auspicious? It's a rat/tiger couple.

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  24. Hi,

    I was born in the year of the rat and dog for my hubby to be. Could you please help us to choose the best wedding date in December 2009/January 2010?
    Thank you.. ^-^

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  25. hi i'm collecting my new car this coming May.pls advice me a few good date to receive.thanks in advance.

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  26. Hi, I am looking for an auspicious day in August 2010 to get married (pref Saturdays). I am a monkey and my fiancee is also a monkey, both born in 1980. I don't know if that means anything.

    Thank you.

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  27. Hi Thuy,

    Currently I haven't compile the list for 2010.

    The list should be available by end of this year or early next year.

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  28. Hello

    I am due for a c section, please can you tell me which is the best date to have my baby from 30th June till 7th July.

    Thanks very much for your help.
    Best
    Emma

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  29. Hi Voyager - I just found out my book will be released on May 1, 2010. Do you know if this is auspicious for a fire horse?

    THANKS!

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  30. Hi Voyager,
    I am planning to take my licensure exam in the United States. I wasn't sure how to arrive at the auspicious dates for this year between oct, nov, and december (2009). My chinese Zodiac sign is that of a dog.
    Also, are there special considerations to the dates if you are in a different country?

    Would greatly appreciate any advice!

    thanks

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  31. hi Voyager8,
    Unfortunately, I don't speak/read mandarin so the website you mentioned is of no use to me..
    I'm a dragon, my fiance is an OX. we're thinking of getting married in April 17, 2010. But someone told me the Tong Shu book isn't out yet so we can't find out about the date yet. Thing is, we need to book the venue fast! Was wondering if we can find out if this is a good date/time? Thank you!

    ~sal~

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  32. Hi Sally,

    17 April 2010 is a good date for marriage.

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  33. hi,
    I'm a libra , my fiance is Gemini. we're thinking of getting married in 27 th July 2009 .if we can find out if this is a good date/time? Thank you

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  34. Hi Rupal,

    Auspicious times in 27 July 2009:

    12am - 1am
    3am - 5am
    7am - 11am
    3pm - 5pm

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  35. Hi, I want to take a licensing exam on the week of August 24th. I was born on May 22, 1984. Please advise what day that week would be a good day. Thanks in advance!

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  36. Hi,

    I'll be getting married on 1st Jan 2010. Any idea if its auspicious for us?

    Bride: Oct 1984 (Rat)
    Groom: Jan 1973 (Rat)

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  37. Hi,

    1 Jan 2010 is not a particular auspicious day for marriage.

    The closest 2 dates are:
    31 December 2009
    3 January 2009

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  38. is oct 1st 2010 a good day to get married?

    My fiance and I are both born on nov 7th 1988, and we are 5 hours apart in age. If that makes any difference?

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  39. Hi Patricia,

    Yes, 1 Oct 2010 is an auspicious date for wedding, except for those born in the year of Tiger.

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  40. Hi Voyager 8. Appreciate the hard work you're doing for all the visitors to this site!

    You're Awesome, Keep it going!

    I need to take my GRE exam in october. It can only be taken on Mon,tue, or wed.

    My birth date is 11/07/1986, Pooram Nakshatra.

    Could you please give me an auspicious date?

    also the time if you will. I can choose to take the test in the morning at 9:00 or afternoon at 1:00

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  41. Hi menoninblack,

    The Tong Shu specified a total of 65 items and worked out their auspicious and inauspicious timings.

    Unfortunately, taking exam is not one of the 65 items and is undefined in the Tong Shu.

    As such, exam is much depends on preparation and everyday should be an auspicious day for those who are well prepared.

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  42. Hi. Would like to know the auspicious dates for a wedding in January, February, May 2010?
    Girl (June 26, 1973 - Ox)
    Boy (Sept 05, 1974 - Tiger)

    Thanks so much!

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  43. Hi - I am able to pick my baby's birth date because of a scheduled c-section. It can be between October 13th 2009 to October 16th 2009. What would be a good day? thank you - Ruth-Anne

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  44. Hi! I'm a Capricorn,born Dec31,i978. I am hoping to know which auspicious date is best to start with my new job. It's the ghost month,and I really want to start right.

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  45. Hi Christine,

    Auspicious dates in September 2009 to start a new job or start a new business are:

    9/9/2009
    14/9/2009
    15/9/2009
    17/9/2009
    20/9/2009
    21/9/2009

    None of the date above is inauspicious for you who born in year of Horse.

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  46. Hi Rute-Anne,

    13 Oct 2009 is an auspicious day for 求嗣, which can also be apply for baby birth date.

    However, that day is inauspicious for people born in year of Rooster.

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  47. Hi Voyager8,

    I recently found out I was pregnant and am due at the end of April (year of the metal tiger) I have to have c-sections so I would like to know what is an auspicious date for child birth. My birth date is 7/21/79 and I believe I am a Sheep. I am very concerned with a "birth day" for my baby since the last child I had almost ended in tragedy, any help would be greatly appreciated

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  48. Hi katielady,

    Auspicious dates in April 2010 for 求嗣 are:

    1/4/2010
    5/4/2010
    25/4/2010
    29/4/2010

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  49. hi,
    my son just bought an apartment and needs to start renovations even though its the 7th month. i saw your sept 09 calendar and seems 5th sept is good for start of home renovations. appreciate it if you advise if ok this date and also auspicious times, cos i dont understand the times stated in chinese. many thanks in advance

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  50. Hi cheryl,

    Auspicious dates for renovation in September 2009 are:

    4/9 except Horse
    8/9 except Dog
    9/9 except Boar
    12/9 except Tiger
    14/9 except Dragon
    17/9 except Goat

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  51. Thanks 8th voyager!!
    We'll probably go with 8 Sept. could you advise auspicious times during that day?

    many thanks again.
    Cheryl

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  52. Hi cheryl,

    Auspicious times for 8-Sep-2009:

    9am - 11am
    3pm - 7pm
    9pm - 11pm

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  53. Hi Voyager8, I'm having my ROM this Dec 19 and am looking for dates for my actual day wedding next year. Would like your advice for auspicious dates for September, November, December 2010?
    Our birthdates as follows:
    Bride (July 28, 1981 - Rooster)
    Groom (Oct 06, 1982 - Dog)

    Thanks very much!

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  54. hi 8th voyager,

    many thanks again!!

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  55. Hi Voyager8,

    I'm looking to get married in January or February 2010. Could you please tell me where I can find the auspicious dates for those months? I can't seem to find a good online source. Thank you very much.

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  56. If it helps, my birthday is 12/9/1983 (pig) and my fiance's birthday is 9/10/77 (snake). Thank you again!

    -Debbie

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  57. Hi Voyagers

    I have chose 3 oct (mooncake festival) as the date for my c-section to my newborn girl, is this a auspcious date for a baby girl?

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  58. Hi smng,

    3 Oct 2009 is neither auspicious nor inauspicious for your case.

    Times to avoid:

    12am - 1am
    7pm - 9pm

    Times you can plan for:

    1am - 3am
    1pm - 7pm

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  59. Hi Voyagers

    Thanks, I was given the morning between 9-11am, is this timing appropriate? Also I understand that it is not ideal for gal to be born on 1st or 15th day of lunar month, is this true?

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  60. Hi
    Im looking for the best date to move into my new house in September
    My birthdate(female) = 30th March 1980
    My partners birthdate (male) = 12th August 1980

    May i know of the auspicious dates to move to a new house for us in September 2009?
    Thank you :)

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  61. I am a Dragon (born December 6, 1976) and am meant to deliver a baby boy via c-section sometime between September 21 and 29. Please, can you tell me what day would be best? Thank you for all the great information on your site!

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  62. Hi my fiance and I are looking to get married May 15, 2010, we are wondering if it's an auspicious date?

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  63. Hello,

    I love that you've provided links to the websites that you use, unfortunately, I can only read in English. Do you have links for English websites? If not, what would be an auspicious time for someone born 12/26/76 to move in the spring 2010. Also, I'd like to have kids in the next few years and I'd like to know an auspicious time for me to have kids anytime 3-5 yrs from now.

    I completely and TOTALLY appreciate your help.

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  64. Hi Voyager,

    You are very kind to provide this helpful information to all that have posted here! I am looking for auspicious dates for a wedding in June or July 2010. I am a Sagitarrius and my fiance is a Leo. Thank you for your advice!

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  65. Hi,

    The listing for 2010 will be available in this blog by end of this year or latest by beginning of next year.

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  66. Hi Voyager,

    I want to renovate my house which I have just purchased. It's main door is facing SW1. I am born in the year of Earth Monkey( year =1968) and my wife is a fire dragon ( Year = 1976).

    We have not shifted in yet. Is it ok to renovate as the sector we are renovationg will be in SW ( Front of House) and NE ( Back of house)as I understand the bad stars are residing here this year.

    We intend to renovate in October 2009, and if it's ok to renovate what is the best days to renovate and time.

    Thank You so much for your advice.

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  67. Hi Paulyn,

    15 Oct 2009 will be a good date for you in October to renovate.

    Auspicious times:

    1am - 3am
    5am - 7am
    11am - 3pm

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  68. hi 8th voyager,

    my son's planning to move into his new apt on 31 Oct 2009. do i need to give you his and his wife's chinese horoscopes.
    thanks
    cheryl

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  69. Hi. Can you help me choose a date for a C-section for my baby girl? The doctor said anytime after Nov 1 is okay. I was thinking of Nov 7 or 8 (trying to avoid Nov 1 and 2). I'm a rat (2/19/72) and my husband is a rooster (12/1/69). Thank you so much!

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  70. Hi Katie,

    Auspicious dates in November 2009 for 求嗣 suitable for you are:

    2 Nov 2009
    10 Nov 2009
    12 Nov 2009

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  71. hi 8th voyager,

    i posted a msg just only but had some difficulty with my google acc. Here it is again.
    I need your advice regarding moving in to a new apt. we have chosen 25 Oct for my son (horse 1978) and daughter in law (monkey 1980), but not sure if this is auspicious for them. Pls advise and also auspicious times on that date if good.

    Also would appreciate your advice from feng shui point of view. the windows of 2 of his rooms face a temple, do we need to do anything about that? is there a need to put up something to ward off "bad" vipes? Appreciate your urgent reply.

    many thanks.

    cheryl

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  72. hi voyager 8,

    many thanks for the calendar. how about auspicious times on 25 oct 2009 for moving house.

    thanks
    cheryl

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  73. Hi cheryl,

    Auspicious times for 25 Oct 2009:

    12am - 1am
    3am - 7am
    7pm - 9pm

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  74. voyager 8,

    thanks for the info. the auspicious times not quite suitable. we are trying to move during the day. is there any "bad" times that we should avoid since we are not able to move during the auspicious times.

    so sorry to trouble you so:)
    cheryl

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  75. Hi cheryl,

    Avoid these times:
    7am - 9am
    1pm - 3pm
    5pm - 7pm

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  76. Voyager8,

    We are trying to find auspicious dates for our Baby Girl to be born in the first week of Jan. 2010. Her original due date is 1/11 but we will have to schedule a ceasarian. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a million!

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  77. Hi Eric,

    Auspicious dates in January 2010 for 求嗣 are:

    3 Jan 2010
    10 Jan 2010
    14 Jan 2010
    31 Jan 2010

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  78. I just bought a house and thinking of start to renovate these few days. The house is facing NW and my star is Rooster. Pleas let me know what is the auspicious date and time to start renovation. Thanks.

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  79. Hi CF Liau,

    Auspicious dates for renovation in November 2009:

    9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 21

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  80. Hi, Voyager. We´re planning to get marriage in January 2010.Could you please help us to find a good day in that month? My D.O.B is November 24, 1961 and my fiance is April 08,1984.


    Thank in advance.
    Chaoha.N

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  81. hi,

    i'm planning 2 get married on the 2nd half of 2010. can u pls advise me what are the good dates? i'm a dog and my bf is monkey.


    Thanks~!!

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  82. We are trying to find auspicious dates for our Baby Girl to be born from jan21st to Jan29th/2010. Her original due date is 02/04/2010.but we will have to schedule a ceasarian.My husband birth date is 04/28/1980 and my birth date is 05/28/1978. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks !!!

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  83. Hi kavitha,

    I am working on a table for auspicious date of getting a baby for 2010.

    Would be posted to here soon.

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  84. What is the auspicious date for marriage between the months of march and may of 2010, for a aug 1985 born bride(shravana nakshatram) and november 1979 born groom(punarvasu nakshatram)

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  85. Hi,

    I am trying to give an important exam in January of 2010. Can someone kindly help identify some auspicious days, especially if Jan 21st and 22nd are good.

    DOB: 12/7/82 (Dec month)

    Thanks a lot.

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  86. Hi
    My wife was born in the year of the tiger and I was born in the year of the snake we are expecting triplets (2 boys and 1 girl) by Caesarian in March or April 2101 when are the auspicious days for this time

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  87. hi voyager,

    is next year (rabbit) an auspicious year to have a child for a horse (1978) and a monkey (1980) couple? if so, which dates would be best.

    thanks
    cheryl

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  88. Hi cheryl,

    Please keep visiting here for latest update.

    The auspicious dates for 2010 has been posted. 2011 one is coming in the future.

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  89. When are the auspicious dates for a wedding in March 2011 coming? :P

    Thanks!

    H x

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  90. hi voyager,

    if horoscope says u should not attend wakes or funerals this year, how can u attend without damaging ur luck for the year?

    need advice urgently. many tks

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  91. Hi Voyager,
    i want to know what is the auspicious date for me to move to another house?i'm staying in my current room till end of this month. i'm a weak water rat symbol..help advice..thanks!

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  92. My DOB is 8th April 1972. Is June 14 a good day to give driver's license practical exam?

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  93. Hi Voyager, my birth date is 22nd March 1981, around 1am, is 9th July 2010 a good date to move in new house? House direction facing 311 degrees.

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  94. Hi Voyager,My birthdate is 16th jan 1975 1030 pm.which is the best day to moove from 01jul to 15 th jul 2010?our rented house will be ready by then...We live in qatar.

    Thanks in advance.

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  95. Hi,

    Just new to this, out of interest we were married on 10 October 2009 - I was born in Year of Horse, 1978 (Gemini) and so was my husband (Taurus). Was 10th Oct 09 an auspicious or inauspicious date?!

    Are there any auspicious date for starting a family??

    Thank you in advance.

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  96. Hey voyager8..
    my dob: 15th may 1989 at 3:35 pm (Kolkata,India).
    plz suggest me a date for my exam anytime between
    26th october and 18th november!

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  97. i would like to move to rental house by end of this month..please guide me on the best dates to move in and time pls.. me born on 20th june 1983 and husband 23 june 1982

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  98. Hello, what is a good day to schedule our c section? We are due June 22nd and my wife is born under year of the ox.

    Thank you

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