Bituun

The day before Tsagaan Sar is called bituun the name of the lunar phase of dark moon. The lunar phases are Bituun (dark moon), Shined (new crescent moon), Tergel (full moon), and Huuchid (waxing moon). On the Bituun day, people thoroughly clean around home, herders also clean the livestock barns and shades, to meet the New Year fresh. The Bituun ceremony also includes burning candles to symbolize enlightenment of the samsara and all sentient beings and putting 3 pieces of ice at the doorway so that the horse of the deity Palden Lhamo could drink as the deity is believed to visit every household on this day. In the evening, families gather together immediate family usually in contrast to the large feast gatherings of White Moon day and see out the old year eating dairy products and buuz. Traditionally, Mongolians settle all issues and repay all debts from the old year by this day.

So being the eve of the year of the metal rabbit lets see what is in store for this little pig...

Between Rabbit and Pig, it comes with good affiliation therefore likely to be smooth sailing for 2011. Many great opportunities of expansion of wealth assets and wealth as you enjoy the help of good stars. Every effort that you had put in will in turn reward your success. It is a good year to keep a low profile with observation of people surrounding you. Observe the good and bad people and handle them in a diplomatic way as not to have any confrontations or provocations. You will need to be flexible so as not to get into frustration due to obstacles and work delays. You will encounter internal politics as your competitors are out to backstab you. Try to avoid any confrontation or arguments with your superiors, clients or colleagues as you stand to lose. Be caution of conniving people to cause your losing your reputation. Be humble as not to boast too much with your colleagues or competitors as they will likely to backstab you and telling lies to your superiors. 

There are good relationship with Goat and Rabbit while conflicting with Monkey and Snake. Your Secret Friend is Tiger while your allies are Goat and Rabbit. Due to busy schedules of workload, you might be having unhealthy food that can lead to indigestion. Avoid drinking, smoking or excessive eating if you want to be healthy. You have many opportunities with romance but your ties will be fragile. If you are married, try to control your temper as frequent quarrels might be disasterous. Try to have open communication and understand each other better. Never pay too much attention to gossipers as it will ruin your relationship. You might be tempted to spark off extra relationships that can land you in trouble. Instead try to spend more time at home with your partner to enjoy better relationship.

You will not have problems with cash flow but try not to be extravagant in spending as you might be in a fix. Have a strategy with planning of your financial investments or purchases otherwise you will incur losses. Try not to lend or borrow money even though they are people close to you. Understand and read all fine prints in agreements or contracts as you might fall into a trap. You are reaping profits from your past investments but be extra careful with new stocks and investments as there are risk of fraud attempts.

Time to get up and study as with your good efforts, you will be reward with good credits. Be disciplined and stick to your plan schedules without listening to gossips as you can climb up the ladder to a new height.


- taken from Feng shui info