Don’t be surprised to see Singaporeans queueing at banks and ATMs across the island come February 3, 2017 as that is the day that Li Chun falls on this year.
According to Grand Master Tan Khoon Yong of Way Fengshui Group, “Li Chun (立春) is known as “the Beginning of Spring” and is the start of a new year. In 2017, Li Chun begins at 11:49pm. This is the exact moment when we bid farewell to the Year of the Fire Monkey and welcome the Year of the Fire Rooster.”
Why is this a good time to deposit money in the bank? “In Chinese culture, it is believed that a good start is half the battle won. The practice of depositing money during the first day of Li Chun symbolises a positive start and steady wealth flow for the year ahead,” explains Grand Master Tan.
There are auspicious periods throughout the day to deposit money based on your zodiac sign and it is recommended that you wear the annual auspicious colours of your zodiac sign when doing so to increase your luck cycle. Find out when you should go to the bank and what your huat hues are here:
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Those born in the Year of the Rat only have one time on Li Chun to deposit money so be careful not to miss your best opportunity to go to the bank.
AUSPICIOUS TIMING:
1am to 3am
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Yellow
Brown
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Oxes can take their time when depositing their Li Chun money in 2017 as those born under this zodiac sign have three opportunities to reap some extra good luck.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
11pm to 1am
9am to 11am
5pm to 7pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
White
Gold
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It’s triple the luck for Tigers on Li Chun day. Those born under the Tiger sign can also go to the bank three times to maximise their good fortunes.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
11am to 1pm
7pm to 9pm
9pm to 11pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Red
Orange
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Rabbits better hop to it if they’re looking to inject some wealth into their year.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
1pm to 3pm
7pm to 9pm
9pm to 11pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Blue
Black
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Dragons shouldn’t rest on their laurels on Li Chun day. While those under this sign can go to the bank twice, make sure you don’t get distracted with all the festivities.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
11pm to 1am
6pm to 7pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Yellow
Brown
White
Gold
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It’s double happiness for those born in the Year of the Snake as you can pull in double the amount of luck by going to the bank twice.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
1am to 3am
5pm to 7pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
White
Gold
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Horses have pretty good instincts and that will come in handy on Li Chun day so they can trot down to the bank without having to stand in long queues.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
3am to 5am
1pm to 3pm
7pm to 9pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Yellow
Brown
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Goats are often decisive and headstrong so they should have no problem finding the best time to deposit in their Li Chun money.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
11am to 1pm
9pm to 11pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Red
Orange
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Monkeys would do well to keep their cheeky nature in check on Li Chun day so they don’t miss their lucky opportunities.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
11pm to 1am
9am to 11am
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Blue
Black
Yellow
Brown
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It’s your time to shine this year Rooster but you better be good time-keepers or you’ll be clucking in despair.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
1am to 3am
9am to 11am
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Yellow
Brown
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Those born in the Year of the Dog can go to the bank twice on Li Chun day but your window of opportunity is short.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
3am to 5am
11am to 1pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Red
Orange
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Pigs are generally responsible so you’ll make sure you won’t miss your double good luck windows.
AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS:
1am to 3am
1pm to 3pm
AUSPICIOUS COLOURS:
Green
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