The fifth month of the lunar calendar is the fifth month of the year. Ouyang Xiu once described May as: "The pomegranate flowers are vividly bright in May. The green willows are heavy with rain. Five-colored new silk wraps the zongzi." So, can you get married in the fifth lunar month? Which months in 2021 are suitable for marriage? Follow Huayi Network to learn more about the fifth lunar month.

Is it not allowed to get married in the fifth lunar month?

There is a traditional belief that it is not allowed to get married in the fifth lunar month. Because the fifth lunar month is also known as the "Toxic Month". Among them, the 5th, 6th, 7th, 15th, 16th, 17th, and the 25th, 26th, 27th days are called the "Nine Toxins Days"; the 14th day of the fifth lunar month is the "Day of Heaven and Earth Interacting", totaling ten days. During these ten days, one must maintain a proper demeanor and strictly avoid killing, sexual activity, otherwise it will seriously harm the body, deplete energy, and exhaust vital essence. In the "Huangdi Neijing" (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon), there is a dialogue between the Yellow Emperor and Su Nu discussing the禁忌 (taboos) regarding sexual life. Su Nu said: "On the 16th day of the fifth month, it is the day of the interaction between heaven and earth, and it is not advisable to have sex. If you do, you will surely die within three years. How do I know this? Take a new piece of cloth one chi long, hang it on the east wall that night, and look at it the next day. There will definitely be a red color. Be very careful about this."

What days are not suitable for getting married

1、San Niang Sha and Yang Gong Ji RiDays
When choosing a date for marriage, it is necessary to avoid San Niang Sha and Yang Gong Ji Ri. According to legend, the matchmaker does not tie the red thread for San Niang, so she cannot get married. Out of revenge, San Niang opposes the matchmaker and specifically disrupts the happiness of newlyweds. Therefore, it is not suitable to get married on the days of San Niang Sha. The real San Niang Sha days are the 3rd day of the month when it is Geng Wu, the 7th day of the month when it is Xin Wei, the 13th day of the month when it is Wu Shen, the 18th day of the month when it is Ji You, the 22nd day of the month when it is Bing Wu, and the 27th day of the month when it is Ding Wei, totaling six days. The fake San Niang Sha days are the 3rd, 7th, 13th, 18th, 22nd, and 27th of each month.
2、Parents' birthdays and death anniversaries
According to traditional beliefs, if you get married on your parents' birthday, it will cause conflict, so this day is not suitable for marriage. The anniversary of your parents' death is a day for mourning your parents, which is a rather sorrowful day. Obviously, it is not suitable to get married on such a day. Therefore, when choosing a wedding date, remember to avoid these two days.
3、Avoiding the Qingming Festival, Ghost Festival
Festivals such as the Qingming Festival, Ghost Festival, Ullambana Festival, and Chongyang Festival are all days for honoring the deceased. On these days, ghosts are active, and the yin energy is strong. People's moods are generally heavy, and it is not auspicious to get married. Newlyweds should try to avoid such days.