Cecil Lee

Should You Deposit Money on Li Chun (3 February 2017)—Or Is It Just a Myth? Li Chun Banking Rush: Tradition, Marketing, or Myth? The Li Chun Deposit Ritual: Worth Doing or Just Hype? Myth or Meaning: Depositing Money on Li Chun (3 Feb 2017) Do Li Chun Deposits Bring Luck—or Just Business for Banks? Li Chun (Start of Spring): Meaning, Traditions, and the “Deposit Money” Myth Li Chun (立春) means “Start of Spring.” It is the first of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar system. Every year, Li Chun usually falls around 3–5 February (depending on the year and time zone). In many Chinese communities, Li Chun is treated as a symbolic “new beginning”—a day to welcome spring, refresh habits, and wish for good luck in the year ahead. In recent years, some modern practices have also become popular, including the idea that you should rush to the bank and deposit money on Li Chun to “attract wealth.” So what is Li Chun really about—and which customs are traditional, regional, or simply modern trends? What Is Li Chun? Li Chun is a seasonal marker based on the sun’s position, not the lunar calendar. In traditional life—especially in farming societies—it signaled that the coldest period was easing and that preparations for planting could begin. Even today, Li Chun remains meaningful because it represents: - A fresh start - Seasonal change - Health and balance - Hope for growth and prosperity Li Chun is not a “holiday” in the same way as Lunar New Year, but it often sits close to it, so many people connect it with new-year energy and rituals. Why Li Chun Mattered More in the Past In an agricultural society, timing mattered. Li Chun was part of a practical seasonal system that helped communities plan: - When to prepare soil - When to start field work - How to align daily life with climate patterns That’s why many Li Chun customs have themes of awakening, renewal, and nourishment. Common Li Chun Traditions (Across Regions) Li Chun customs vary a lot by country and even by city. Here are some well-known ones. 1) “Biting the Spring” (咬春) A classic Li Chun idea is eating fresh, spring-themed foods to welcome the season. Depending on where you are, that might include: - Spring vegetables (fresh greens) - Light foods that feel “clean” and seasonal 2) Spring pancakes, spring rolls, and “spring plates” In parts of China, people eat: - Spring pancakes (春饼) wrapped with vegetables and sliced items - Spring rolls (春卷) as a “spring” symbol (popular in many Chinese communities) These foods are symbolic: eating something “spring-like” is a way to invite growth and good fortune. 3) Yusheng / Lo Hei (Prosperity Toss) in Southeast Asia In Singapore and Malaysia, Li Chun is sometimes linked with yusheng (鱼生) and lo hei, even though it is more widely associated with Lunar New Year celebrations. The shared theme is the same: prosperity, momentum, and luck. 4) Spring cleaning and resetting routines Not everyone follows food rituals. Many people use Li Chun as a prompt for: - Decluttering - Refreshing goals - Resetting health habits (sleep, exercise, diet) This modern approach still fits the original spirit: start the season well. The Li Chun “Deposit Money” Trend: Tradition or Modern Myth? In some places—especially in parts of Southeast Asia—there’s a popular belief that depositing money in the bank on Li Chun (sometimes at a specific “lucky hour”) will: - improve wealth luck - grow savings faster - attract better financial opportunities Is it an old tradition? For many families, it’s not something passed down for generations. A lot of people report exactly what you noticed: their grandparents never did it. That’s a strong clue it may be a newer trend or a localized practice rather than a widely established tradition. Does it “work”? From a practical standpoint, depositing money on one particular day does not change: - interest rates - your spending habits - your income - investment performance If it helps you build a savings habit, then it can “work” in the same way that any meaningful ritual can support behavior. But there’s no reliable evidence that Li Chun deposits have special financial power by themselves. Who benefits? When a belief encourages crowds to do the same thing on the same day, the biggest winners are often: - marketing campaigns - social media trends - businesses that benefit from increased traffic That doesn’t automatically make the practice bad—it just means it may be more cultural trend than ancient wisdom. Take: Should You Do the Li Chun Bank Deposit? Consider it in two simple questions: 1) Does it motivate you to save? If making a Li Chun deposit helps you: - start an emergency fund - reduce wasteful spending - commit to a savings plan …then it can be a positive personal ritual. 2) Does it stress you out or push you into poor choices? If it leads to: - rushing, queues, anxiety - withdrawing money from more important uses - overspending elsewhere to “balance it out” …then skip it. A ritual should support your life, not disrupt it. Simple alternative: If you like the symbolism, you can “deposit” in a modern way—set up an automatic transfer to savings on Li Chun week. The habit matters more than the date. What to Do on Li Chun (Simple Ideas That Don’t Require Superstition) If you want to mark Li Chun in a grounded, meaningful way: - Eat something seasonal (fresh greens, a simple spring meal) - Open windows / refresh your space (light cleaning, declutter one drawer) - Write one goal for spring (health, learning, relationships, finances) - Start a small routine (10-minute walk daily, earlier bedtime, weekly budgeting) - Call family and ask what Li Chun meant to them (you might uncover real traditions) Li Chun FAQ (Common Questions) When is Li Chun each year? Li Chun usually falls around 3–5 February, depending on the year and time zone. Is Li Chun the same as Lunar New Year? No. Li Chun is a solar term (seasonal marker). Lunar New Year is based on the lunar calendar. Is the Li Chun bank deposit custom “real”? It’s real in the sense that people do it, but in many places it appears to be a modern folk practice rather than a widely ancient tradition. What is the best way to “attract wealth” on Li Chun? The most reliable method is not mystical: save consistently, spend intentionally, and invest wisely (if appropriate). If a Li Chun ritual helps you start that habit, use it as motivation. Conclusion: Li Chun Is About Renewal—Not Pressure At its core, Li Chun is a seasonal reminder: spring begins, and it’s time to reset. Traditional customs focus on welcoming growth and vitality. Modern trends—like rushing to deposit money—can be fun or motivating, but they’re optional. If you want to celebrate Li Chun, choose something that: - feels meaningful to you, - fits your culture and family story, - and improves your life beyond a single day. +++ Li Chun Money Myth: Should You Deposit Cash on 3 Feb 2017? I was wondering… I can’t remember why my grandparents or my parents never did this yearly ritual… hmm… Should I give in and start doing it from now on, since it is the first day of spring, or Li Chun? In the past, Li Chun marked the start of the planting season, which was important in an agricultural society… maybe it mattered more then. But today, in a meat-eating society, the people who benefit from this for a short time are the banks and the advertisers. This scheme is pushed by the easily convinced media… just something for them to write about… Today, it reminds me more of commercial holidays like Christmas, where scholars say Jesus’s real birthday is not on 25 Dec—so it is more of a symbolic date. Or maybe Valentine’s Day… hmm.

In general, the actual home should be as rectangular as possible. From a helicopter view; landscaping and or use if corner lights can/may be used.

Under the Eight House /Four Good/Bad sectors: 1. Determine which sector the bedroom is. 2. For example, bedroom 2 is influenced by South sector Qi. 3. Qi flows in from South. And for mum this is her "health" sector. 4. Thus it is recommended that she sleeps on the bed closest to the south-side windows. Since dad has "irritation" in this sector. 5. Here, the mum is like a knight in shining armour "shielding" him.

Please re-read my earlier msg. Based on this description.... seems no issue...

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Thank you Master Cecil for enlightening my fengshui understanding. You are like a breath of fresh air. Wish I met you earlier. Your automated bazi calculator is superb.

1. Please see sample photo. 2. If the tree is not within the highlighted yellow box; then okay 3. How thick and "solid" is the tree. For example, in Singapore, there were a few occasions where even a BMW smash sideways and the car breaks into two. 4. If the tree trunk is relatively small now... then not an issue. But in later years if it grows thicker ..

In my opinion, it is more about symbolism. Thus; even if one decides to keep it or could take photos is really up to an individual. Imagine; using "it" as a poor excuse ... Some of us are more sentimental.. etc... My thoughts are with you.... "it would be nice in the future..to show my child ...

Revisited. Luckily.. no earthquake.. else this will most likely to give way.

Every year, there are no shortage of more and more new decorative ideas... This year, there are lighted golden rotating plastic lamps ... etc..

Commercial Products from Japan: The slow-waving "lucky/fortune cat. Originated from Japan: as Maneki-neko. Do treat this just like any other decorative item(s).

Geomancy.net is the oldest Feng Shui website in Singapore. And one of the oldest traditional authentic Feng Shui website in the world. A Singapore Brand ?? That virtually sell no commercial products. And Yes! Feng Shui can be transparent. This Year marks our 20th Anniversary. Forum messages as far back as 1999 are still available. "Common sense & Research makes the difference" Source from @Internet Archive Wayback machine: http://web.archive.org/web/19990824060338/3dglobe.com/cgi-bin/bbs/bbs.cgi?action=ShowSubjects&thread=Free_advice&Newsgroup=NEWSGROUPS.FreeAdvice&ConfigFile=/drv1/web/sites/web784be/cgi-bin/bbs/bbs.cfg PS. During that time; the most understood term was BBS = Bulletin Board System instead of Forum.

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The owners of this desert house did a pretty nice job in creating a nice iconic traditional Chinese facade... Let's hope their dessert is just as nice?

Geomancy.net celebrates it's 20th Anniversary Our website resources were up in 1994. And I used a third-party web-based site to host our first forum in 1996. Today we celebrate our 20 years on the web.

As I understand that this is the balloting period; Hope you understand; as my clients are also eyeing the same "4 inch pie". Naturally, I prefer that they get their choice unit, above everyone else. Thus be it a "4 inch/5 inch pie" ... "silence (in public unfortunately) is golden".

Please refer to my previous reply: either use the one from this website or the Tong Shu/Chinese Almanac. Both cannot mix. (Reference: Under Para 4 of my earlier reply). Another clue that I had mentioned in my first reply that applying the Tong Shu/Almanac does not usually require a birth date. What more; combined two person's birth dates. Thus if three sites gives you oranges; can't another site give you an Apple? An apple is also a fruit. And the saying "an Apple a day keeps the doctor away". Look at it this way.. a flock of sheep follow each other (using an entry level methodology) does not necessarily imply that the head-sheep is correct/optimal. As it has not been personalised.... Geomancy.net has been around on the internet since 1996. Majority of the sites are not even Traditional Authentic Feng Shui sites.... The auspicious dates are also calculated based on individual and also combined Ba zi. Using the methodology mentioned below. Even if one site practices Geomancy... there are many factors that may result in different end results. In conclusion, as I said before: "both the Tong Shu/Amanac method and our website's can't mix. Have a busy schedule. Have already explained. If you prefer oranges go ahead. Geomancy.net, however only serves organic apples. And it does not need a degree in rocket science to understand. This thread is permanently closed.

The electric scooter is shouting out to be confiscated; The owner of the car... perhaps wants to re-live his/her childhood...

There are two common methods:- 1. Tong Shu/Almanac: This is a rudimentary "entry level system". Here, anyone can buy a Tong Shu / Almanac book or check on-line without input of personal birth-date(s). 1.1. And sometimes it may say not auspicious to move-in on that day. 2. http://dates.geomancy.net or simply dates.geomancy.net 2.1. This free report is as it is. Available to view for the next 30 days. And users need to input: DD MM YYYY & HH. Can also check for combined two persons. 2.2. Hour of birth or HH is optional. 3. Look at it this way... the Tong Shu/Almanac in modern times is like someone taking an X-ray. While the dates based on one's ba zi http://dates.geomancy.net is equivalent of today's MRI. 3.1. Logically, sometimes the Tong Shu says "inauspicious to move on that day". But, frankly, there are more than 5 billion Chinese all over the world. And how can it be that 5 billion people have to avoid moving on a specific day? 4. Either one use the Tong Shu or Ba Zi. Your choice! But really can't mix the two.... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SORRY for the side-track..Seriously this does not apply to non-Chinese; here goes.... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 5. In general, without looking at both the Tong Shu or Ba Zi; Chinese always deem these lunar days very auspicious:- a. 1st Day of Chinese Lunar New Year (CNY). Based on Lunar calendar this is the FULL moon day. And for 2017; it happens to be on 28th January. b. The Last day of CNY is on the last 15th full moon. 5.1. In essence, for us Chinese every 1st and 15th lunar day of any month is essentially auspicious. Here, on these two days.. many devotees rush to e.g. Guan Yin temple to pray... 5.2 But if one is a Chinese, it is a taboo to move-in on 28th January 2017 = the 1st day of Chinese New Year. 5.3 Most likely you are non-Chinese. Up to you. 5.4 For example, I am a Chinese and I have yet to see a Chinese move-house on the 1st day of CNY ever! This is a Chinese thing. (No offense to non-Chinese. For example: this is based on a Chinese belief. May or may not want to follow... your call) 5.5 And for us it is generally bad luck to move-house on 28th January 2017. And also 2nd, 3rd... and even up to the last day of CNY which is 15 days from 28th January 2017 = 11 Febuary 2016. However, the last resort is to move-in after the 8th lunar day onwards - if really, really no choice e.g. lease expired.. etc.. 5.6 The 1st day of CNY is suppose to a day of paying respects by visiting our parents and grand-parents. Where got time to sweat it out to move house?

Believe it or not? If you are a just an employee = a worker of a company; You are not allowed to take this lift! hahahaha.. P.S. BTW, Bosses includes the boss of the home... since this lift is at a HDB block in Tampines West.

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Non-mandatory Chinese traditions: This is unrelated to Feng Shui. Feng Shui encompasses both art and science. Customs in Chinese culture that are not tied to religion and are optional for individuals to observe. The central focus is on the arrangement of wealth...or the concept of arranging the Five treasures....