Lucky Day

And so, based on the Chinese calendar, October 30 is a lucky day to have the groundbreaking ceremony. But we didn’t follow everything on the previous blog entry. Here is what happened:

1. Our architect and contractor went there. They had an ocular inspection on the site.

2. For the offerings, we opted for the fish because a whole pig is expensive. And of course, no to chickens. But there were five different fishes, all colored red, which is a good color, right?

3. We also prepared the fruits. Tomato is a fruit, right?

4. We dug up soil but we didn’t spread any blood around.

5. We just prepared a short ceremony and prayed for a successful construction of our house. And of course, a peaceful and harmonious home.

6. Three other special guests came. We didn’t check if our birthdates matched. I just wanted them to be there because the two people are the good luck charms of my life. And the third one is a baby that is an angel to us.

Groundbreaking

Based on our Chinese Friend, before a structure is built, there should be a groundbreaking ceremony. I actually never attended one before, so we have to research and inquire further. Yup, this is for our “soon-to-be,” “long-awaited-for” ---HOME.

First, check your birthdates with the Chinese calendar and look for the best/luckiest date to hold the groundbreaking.

Prepare the offerings. Here are the possible choices:
1. A whole pig, cooked.
Head cut-off, blood to be spread over the boundaries of the lot.
2. A whole fish, with its gills, fins and tail uncut.
3. A whole chicken, with its head.
Blood also to be spread around the boundaries of the lot.
4. Three kinds of five-piece fruits.
Those are not connected/intertwined, i.e. grapes, bananas.

What to do:
1. Spreading of the blood around the boundaries.
2. Digging of soil on the corners of the lot.
3. Bring someone who could wipe out bad sprits.
4. Pray for a successful construction of the property.
5. And of course, a peaceful and harmonious household.

Apart from the cliché that you invite people and have a party afterwards, this is not recommended on Chinese Feng shui. Only those who are part of the household should be on the groundbreaking. If there are other people present, especially if your birthdates aren’t well-matched, they might bring bad luck to you.

But these are just guidelines. What you’ll do will still be based on your discretion. Thanks to Tess, for these info. And goodluck to us as well.