Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Almanac inquiry - Is the thirteenth day of the first month a good day to start work?

Is the thirteenth day of the first month a good day to start work?

Not so good.

On the 13th day of the first month of 2022, it starts on the 3rd day of the lunar calendar 1 month 13, and on the 3rd day of February 13 of the Gregorian calendar. On Sunday, Dongsha rushed to the rabbit (Xin Mao) to break ground, and the transaction of taking away the house, collecting wealth and praying began.

The 13th day of the first month is one of the traditional lunar festivals in China, which is called "the birthday of the lantern bearer". On this day, people should light a lamp under the kitchen stove, which is called "lighting the stove". China custom starts from the 13th day of the first month, and lights are turned off on the 18th day of the first month. There is a saying that "thirteen or four gods watch the lights, fifteen or six people watch the lights, and seventeen or eight ghosts watch the lights".