May 10th of the solar calendar (March 24th of the lunar calendar) is Giap Than day, Nham Thin month, belonging to the Lap Ha period.
According to the Perpetual Calendar, this is the Day of Vang Vong, called "going but not returning", symbolizing loss, high risk, and needing to limit major tasks such as opening, departure, and construction commencement.
The book "Lịch âm - dương Cát Tường 2026" (Hong Duc Publishing House) states that the auspicious hours of the day include the hour of Thin (7am-9am), Ty (9am-11am), Mui (1pm-3pm), Tuat (7pm-9pm). The conflicting ages are Mau Dan, Binh Dan, Canh Ngo, Canh Ty.
On the 24th day of the 3rd lunar month, starting hundreds of things are unlucky, especially building houses, weddings, opening houses, departures, opening shops, signing big contracts. On this day, you should only pray for peace, fortune, and small negotiations.
Although limiting departures, if there is work, you should go to the Northeast direction, meeting the God of Joy will receive small luck, good for the journey. The Southeast direction is beneficial for fortune, business and trade. Avoid the Northwest direction, the Black God brings bad luck and misfortune.
Suggested departure hours according to Ly Thuan Phong:
- 11am-1pm and 11pm-1pm: Lucky hour, everything is good, departure will encounter good omens. Praying for fortune going in the Southeast direction will have hope, no need to worry.
- 1pm-3pm: Liu Nien hour, departure encounters many bad omens, is prone to disputes, loud voices, so work more carefully.
- 3pm-5pm: Xich Khau hour, going out often leads to arguments, encountering many bad things, need to keep your word.
- 5am-7am and 5pm-7pm: Little Cat hour, good departure, lots of luck, profitable business.
- 7am-9am and 7pm-9pm: No Heaven Hour, bad time frame should not depart, praying for anything will not receive good results.
- 9am-11am and 9pm-11pm: Dai An hour, everything is good, pray for fortune, pray for peace as desired. People depart peacefully.
