Why should I celebrate my 49th birthday in a big way? What are the taboos?
In China, nine is a unique number. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "the number nine is the highest", and every winter there is a saying of "counting nine cold days", and people are also particular about nine's birthday. So, in terms of Feng Shui, why is the 49th birthday a big one? What are the taboos? Next, let’s take a look at the analysis of Feng Shui Knowledge Encyclopedia!
Why should the 49th birthday be celebrated in a big way?
In China, there is a saying of celebrating a full birthday. This full birthday refers to every single-digit number. 9 or 0 birthday. For example: 59 years old, 60 years old, 49 years old, 50 years old, etc. Whole birthdays have different names: every birthday with a single digit of 9, such as 39, 49, 59, 69, 79, etc., is called Daqing; every birthday with a single digit of 0, such as 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, etc. , called Zhengqing. If the single digit of the birthday is 1-8, such as 51-58 years old, it is called a random birthday.
Because for the Chinese, 9 is the end of a number, symbolizing the end, and 0 is the beginning. When encountering nine, 0 will be passed first. 9 also represents eternity and long life. Therefore, in some places, the 50th birthday is celebrated at the age of 49. From the above point of view, the 49th birthday should be celebrated in a big way.
Feng Shui Taboos for Birthdays
Age and Candles
If candles are used for birthday banquets, they must first be determined according to the age of the host Number of candles. From one to ten years old, you can light the corresponding number of candles according to your age. After the age of ten, a big red candle represents ten years and a small red candle represents one year. After the age of forty, you should focus on cultivating your mind without disturbing the underworld. It is best to hold a birthday party every ten years. The number of big red candles should also correspond to the age of the owner.
It is not advisable to travel far on your birthday.
According to Feng Shui, it is not advisable to travel far on your birthday. If you go out, try not to climb mountains, stay away from rivers, or be alone in the desert. place to walk. At the same time, it is also suitable to stay away from construction sites and accident-prone places on your birthday. It is not suitable to swim, so it is best not to go out on your birthday to avoid accidents.
Take five when you encounter four
In Feng Shui, "four" is an unlucky number. If the number of candles ending in four is used in the birthday party, , it will disturb the joy of the entire birthday party and also affect the host's health and fortune. Therefore, the ancients usually took five out of four. For example, if you hold a thirty-fifth birthday party in advance when you are thirty-four, the candles will be three big red candles and five small red candles.