In the folk birthday tradition, many birthdays that fall on the tenth day cannot be celebrated in that year, but must be celebrated in advance, otherwise it will bring bad luck to oneself. So, in Feng Shui, can a man celebrate his 40th birthday? Is it better to go ahead of time? Next, let’s take a look!
Can a man celebrate his 40th birthday?
There is a folk saying about celebrating birthdays, which is "You can't do anything at thirty, you can't make mistakes at forty", which means that you should not celebrate your 30th birthday. , and the 40th birthday cannot be missed. In fact, this proverb is roughly similar to the saying "forty years old" in some rural areas. Many people, especially some older farmers, believe that turning 40 is the "little eighty" and a great joy in life. Therefore, on their 40th birthday, they usually invite relatives and friends to their homes. A meal of "eating and drinking", regardless of parting with it, according to many elderly people, is a waste of money and disaster relief, which can reduce illness and eliminate disasters in the years to come.
However, some places say the opposite, saying that "you can't make mistakes at thirty, and you can't do anything at forty." Because the locals believe that "four" is the same as "death", they avoid celebrating their 40th birthday.
Is it better for a man to celebrate his 40th birthday early?
In the folk, people pay ten to the mother of the family and nine to the father. For example, a mother can only wish her a birthday when she is sixty years old, while a father should wish him a birthday of nine, not ten. It is commonly said that a birthday after nine is not ten. That is to say, when the old father in the family reaches sixty years old, he should wish him a birthday at fifty-nine. To wish him a birthday when he is 18 years old, you must celebrate his birthday one year in advance.
In traditional yin-yang theory, each number has its own attributes. The number nine is a yang number, so people think that it is best for men to wish nine for their birthdays, while women should avoid it. The number nine is used to celebrate birthdays.
In addition, some people believe that the number nine is an auspicious number and can mean longevity, so celebrating a birthday on the ninth day means longevity and health. Over time, this way of celebrating birthdays has been passed down as a custom. Therefore, it is a good thing for a man to celebrate his 40th birthday early.