According to the Eternal Calendar, the worshiping time of the full moon of the twelfth lunar month of the year At Ty can be flexible in the days from December 12 to 15 of the twelfth lunar month, each day has appropriate zodiac time frames.
The 12th day of the twelfth lunar month (January 30th of the solar calendar) has the Phu Dang Hoa destiny, is a dark day but there are still many good hours to conduct worship ceremonies, including the time frames of Dan (3am-5am), Thin (7am-9am), Ty (9am-11am), Than (3pm-5pm), Dau (5pm-7pm) and Hoi (9pm-11pm).
The 13th day of the twelfth lunar month (January 31st solar calendar) is the Hoang Dao day, Phu Dang Hoa destiny, favorable for offerings. Beautiful hours include Suu (1am-3am), Thin (7am-9am), Ngo (11am-1pm), Mui (1pm-3pm), Tuat (7pm-9pm) and Hoi (9pm-11pm).
On the 14th day of the twelfth lunar month (February 1st of the solar calendar) has the destiny of Thien Ha Thuy, the zodiac hours include Ty hour (11pm-1am), Suu hour (1am-3am), Mao hour (5am-7am), Ngo hour (11am-1pm), Than hour (3pm-5pm) and Dau hour (5pm-7pm).
The main day of the full moon - 15th day of the twelfth lunar month (February 2nd lunar calendar) also belongs to the Thien Ha Thuy destiny, is a dark day but still has good hours including Tide (3am-5am), Rabbit (5am-7am), Snake (9am-11am), Monkey (3pm-5pm), Dog (7pm-9pm) and Pig (9pm-11pm).
According to the book "Vietnamese Traditional Prayer" (Vanh Hoa Thong Tin Publishing House), homeowners can prepare both vegetarian and savory offerings on the full moon day of the twelfth lunar month. Vegetarian offerings usually include incense, flowers, betel and areca, five fruits, gold coins; savory offerings can be prepared with boiled chicken, spring rolls, fried spring rolls, vegetables, soup and wine.
When preparing the offering tray for the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, homeowners need to pay attention to choosing fresh ingredients and beautiful shapes. The offering tray does not need to be too elaborate, but when arranged, it must be neat and clean, showing respect.
