Chinese Almanac

I know people who have been looking for years to find an English language version of a Chinese almanac -- to check on auspicious days for weddings and travel, and house renovations. The last is especially true for those whose search was motivated by feng shui.

I still do not know of one, but there is now at least one calendar out with the "good" and "bad" days labeled for ceremonies, travel, health & home renovation. Both "good and "bad" in general and for each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

Happy New Year

The Ox is here.

Year of the Ox - 1/26/2009

It's less than a month away to this year's Chinese New Year on January 26, 2009.

It is a little early to start sweeping or lighting firecrackers, but you may want to:

• review Chinese New Year information,
• take out some library books,
• decide whether you want to go into your child's school to celebrate,
• talk to your child's teacher about what you can do in the classroom (the sooner the better).
• Or, get set to surprise friends with e-cards. You can ask for them to be delivered on January 26!

We have a pdf file of 2009 showing how the phases of the moon on a calendar. If you would like a copy, please post a comment with your email, or email me.

Chinese New Year (or Spring Festival) overview