The Chinese Lunar New Year is almost here! On Tuesday, February 17, 2025, we officially gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse.
This transition is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s an opportunity to reset your energy. Recently on The Joyride with Angel Campey, the team dived into the “dos and don’ts” of this ancient cultural tradition.
If you’re looking to invite prosperity and high-octane luck into your home, here is your essential guide to an auspicious year.
🍊 THINGS TO DO (For Good Luck)
✅ 1. Clean Before, Not During
Do your big house clean before New Year.
It symbolises sweeping out bad luck.
But once New Year starts? Put the broom down. You’re “sweeping away” fresh luck.
✅ 2. Wear Red (Even If It’s Just Socks)
Red = luck, happiness, protection.
If you’re not brave enough for a full red outfit, red underwear, socks, lipstick… it still counts.
✅ 3. Open Windows and Doors
On New Year’s Day, open windows and doors for a bit.
It’s meant to let good energy and opportunities in.
Basically: “Fresh air, fresh luck.”
✅ 4. Eat for Your Future
Certain foods = certain blessings:
- Dumplings = money
- Noodles = long life (don’t cut them!)
- Fish = abundance
- Oranges = wealth
So yes… eating is self-care AND manifestation.
✅ 5. Say Positive Things
Only good vibes on New Year’s Day:
No complaining.
No arguments.
No negativity.
You’re setting the “tone” for the year.
🚫 THINGS NOT TO DO (If You Don’t Want Bad Luck)
❌ 1. Don’t Cry
Crying = symbolising sadness for the year ahead.
So even if Eskom emails you…hold it together till tomorrow.
❌ 2. Don’t Break Anything
Breaking plates, glasses, mirrors = bad luck.
If something does break by accident, people often say a quick “good luck” phrase to cancel it out.
❌ 3. Don’t Wash Your Hair on Day One
Sounds random, but:
“Hair” sounds like “fortune” in Chinese.
So washing = washing away money.
Bad hair day > bad money year. Choose wisely.
❌ 4. Don’t Lend or Borrow Money
Starting the year in debt = money stress all year.
So don’t borrow.
Don’t lend.
Pretend you’re “financially unavailable” for 24 hours.
❌ 5. Don’t Use Bad Language
No swearing, insults, or harsh words.
Your first words of the year are meant to attract your future.
So maybe… not “Where’s my %#$% wallet?!” at 6am.
