May 5th of the solar calendar is March 19th of the lunar calendar, Ky Mao day, Nham Thin month, belonging to the Lap Ha period.
According to the calendar system, Lap Ha is the 7th solar term, starting when the Sun reaches 45 degrees above the zodiac, ending when it reaches 60 degrees. Lap Ha marks a clear transition between spring and summer.
The book "Lịch âm - dương Cát Tường 2026" (Lịch âm - dương Cát Tường 2026) (Hong Duc Publishing House) states that the auspicious hours of the day include the hour of Mão (5am-7am), Ngọ (11pm-1pm), Mùi (1pm-3pm), Dậu (5pm-7pm). The zodiac signs in conflict during the day include Tân Dậu, Ất Dậu.
On this day, you can open, pray for fortune, open a store, travel far, dig ponds, dig wells, build irrigation works. However, it is necessary to avoid groundbreaking, tilting ceiling, building, repairing houses, weddings, weddings, moving houses...
You should depart in the Northeast direction where there is the God of Joy, easy to encounter luck, everything is favorable. Choosing the South direction is good for fortune, business and trade. Avoid the West direction where there is the Dark God, the journey encounters many difficulties and obstacles.
Suggested departure hours according to Ly Thuan Phong:
- 11am-1pm and 11pm-1pm: Liu Nien hour, difficult departure, should postpone, do not do big things. During the departure, keep your mouth shut, prevent arguments.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Xich Khau hour, many scandals come, you should not leave, if you go, be careful with your words.
- 3pm-5pm: Tiểu Cát hour, everything is good, departure often encounters good luck, business is profitable, good health, if sick, treatment is quick.
- 5am-7am and 5pm-7pm: Khong Vong hour, Dai Hung time frame, departure, all unfortunate things, easy loss of property, possibility of encountering danger.
- 7am-9am and 7pm-9pm: Dai An Hour, good hours to depart, pray for fortune, health or family peace, all have results.
- 9am-11am and 9pm-11pm: Lucky hour, departure encounters many good omens, joy comes, best departure in the morning.
