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Did you know that Li Chun (立春) doesn't always fall within the Chinese New Year period?
This year, it falls on 4 February, about two weeks before the celebrations begin.
Li Chun, also known as the 'Beginning of Spring', marks the start of the farming season, symbolising renewal and hope.
It normally falls within the first few weeks of February. In the Year of the Fire Horse, Li Chun is observed 13 days before the first day of Chinese New Year.
In the past, people used this day to appeal to the gods for favourable weather conditions and a bountiful year of harvest ahead.
In modern times, many practise depositing money into bank accounts on Li Chun, believing it brings them good fortune.
Some also practise balancing an egg on the ground for good luck, with folklore suggesting that eggs are easier to balance on Li Chun due to a unique alignment between the Earth, sun, and moon.
Below is a breakdown of the most auspicious times to deposit money for each zodiac:
Rat
• Extremely Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 9am – 10.59am
• Very Auspicious 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 11am – 12.59pm, 3pm – 4.59pm, 5pm – 6.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Ox
• Extremely Auspicious 9am – 10.59am
• Very Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 11am – 12.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm
• Inauspicious 1pm – 2.59pm, 3pm – 4.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Tiger
• Extremely Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 11am – 12.59pm, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 9am – 10.59am, 3pm – 4.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Rabbit
• Very Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 9am – 10.59am, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 11am – 12.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 3pm – 4.59pm, 5pm – 6.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Dragon
• Extremely Auspicious 9am – 10.59am, 11am – 12.59pm, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm
• Inauspicious 7am – 8.59am, 3pm – 4.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Snake
• Extremely Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 9am – 10.59am, 11am – 12.59pm, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 3pm – 4.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Horse
• Extremely Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 9am – 10.59am, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 11am – 12.59pm, 3pm – 4.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Goat
• Extremely Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 9am – 10.59am, 11am – 12.59pm, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm
• Inauspicious 3pm – 4.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Monkey
• Extremely Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 11am – 12.59pm, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 9am – 10.59am, 3pm – 4.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Rooster
• Very Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 9am – 10.59am, 11am – 12.59pm, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 3pm – 4.59pm, 5pm – 6.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Dog
• Extremely Auspicious 9am – 10.59am, 11am – 12.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 7am – 8.59am, 1pm – 2.59pm, 3pm – 4.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
Pig
• Extremely Auspicious 7am – 8.59am, 11am – 12.59pm, 1pm – 2.59pm
• Auspicious 5pm – 6.59pm, 7pm – 8.59pm
• Inauspicious 9am – 10.59am, 3pm – 4.59pm, 9pm – 10.59pm
