Auspicious Ways to Start Work in the Chinese New Year: Boosting Prosperity and Success
Greetings to all the hardworking individuals and esteemed bosses!
As we approach the auspicious occasion of the Chinese New Year, 8 February 2024, holds special significance beyond being a day for cleaning. It is an opportune moment to symbolically sign off on the successful completion of work, paving the way for a year filled with prosperity and success.
1. Desk Cleansing Ritual 🧹🧧
On this significant day, take a moment to clean your office desk or cashier counter. Following this, place a red Ang Pow (any amount) in the drawer for good luck. May fortune smile upon your endeavors, bringing abundant business every year and receiving red Ang Pow right after commencing work. May everything go well, and may prosperity be abundant!
2. Firecracker Blessing Ceremony 🎇🎆
Embrace the tradition of starting work on an auspicious day by preparing a firecracker. Light it in the direction of work at the appointed time. For those with a prayer god, a ceremonial prayer for the entire company’s peace and smooth operations can further enhance the positive energy.
3. Simple Work Commencement Ritual 📅🍀
If firecrackers are not an option, a simple yet effective alternative awaits:
- Gather a small piece of white paper, a pen, a red Ang Pow, and a bottle of water.
- On an auspicious day and time, head to the favorable direction.
- Write “开业大吉” (good luck in business) nine times on the white paper.
- Fold the paper, place it in the red Ang Pow, and keep it in your office drawer.
- After 20-30 minutes, drink the water as your first-day-of-work ritual.
May your business thrive, propelling you to new heights with wealth flowing abundantly!
Auspicious Dates and Directions for Starting Work 
Mark these dates on your calendar and align your work commencement with the positive energy of the Chinese New Year:
- 13/02: Fourth day, 9 am West, 3 pm North
- 14/02: Fifth day, 7 am Southwest, 11 am West, 5 pm West
- 15/02: Sixth day, 5 am Southwest, 7 am West, 9 am North, 1 pm Northeast
- 16/02: Seventh day, 9 am North
- 17/02: Eighth day, 1 pm North, 9 pm West
- 18/02: Ninth day, 5 pm North
- 19/02: Tenth day, 11 am West, 7 pm Southwest
- 20/02: Eleventh day, 7 am North, 3 pm Southwest
- 21/02: Twelfth day, 11 am North, 7 pm West
- 22/02: Thirteenth day, 3 pm North, 5 pm Southwest, 7 pm West, 9 pm North
- 23/02: Fourteenth day, 5 pm West
- 24/02: Fifteenth day, 7 am Southwest, 5 pm West
Wishing you a year filled with prosperity, success, and joyous beginnings! 
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