Today is February 21, 2025, marking the 52nd day of the year, with 313 days left until the end of 2025.
According to today’s Almanac, February 21 is a “Wei” day. In the Twelve Heavenly Stems system, “Wei” is a day to approach everything with caution. While it’s not an entirely prohibitive day, it suggests a need for extra care in our actions—large undertakings should be handled lightly and carefully. However, it is still considered an auspicious day according to the Yellow Path calendar.
What day is today?
- Gregorian Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Lunar Date: 24th day of the 1st month, Year of the Snake
- Heavenly Stems & Branches: Yi Si Year, Wu Yin Month, Xin You Day
- Zodiac: Snake
- Clash: Rabbit (乙卯), east direction
- Fetal Deity: Southeast of the kitchen and stove
- Zodiac Clash: Today is a rooster day, clashing with the rabbit. According to the clash principles, people born under the rabbit sign should be cautious today.
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Pengzu’s Advice: Avoid serving soy sauce to the master and refrain from hosting guests or enjoying a drunken feast.
Is today a good day?
- Good for: Rituals, fasting, bathing, opening graves, completing clothing, moving coffins, funerals, breaking ground, and planting longevity trees.
- Avoid: Business openings, weddings, bed placements, meetings with friends, moving into new homes, cooking, and roof constructions.
While today is a “Wei” day, meaning we should exercise caution in all matters, it remains a generally favorable day for certain activities, especially those that involve rituals or long-term endeavors. Approach big projects with care and consider keeping them on the smaller, more manageable scale for the best outcome.
Which direction is lucky today?
- Wealth: East
- Joy: Southwest
- Fortune: Northeast
When are the auspicious times today?
- Yin Hour (3:00-4:59 AM): Good for prayers, engagements, weddings, bed placement, migrations, house moving, construction, burial, and seeking opportunities.
- Si Hour (9:00-10:59 AM): Best for having children, engagements, weddings, seeking wealth, market opening, and bed placement. Avoid rituals or travels.
- Wu Hour (11:00-12:59 PM): Ideal for prayers, seeking wealth, meetings with influential people, and engagements. Avoid unnecessary travel.
- Wei Hour (1:00-2:59 PM): Excellent for rituals, prayers, and construction. Keep things spiritual and light during this time.
Historical Highlights of February 21
- International Mother Language Day: A global celebration of linguistic diversity and cultural heritage.
Significant Events:
- 1804: British inventor Richard Trevithick showcased the world’s first steam-powered locomotive in Wales.
- 1832: The British expeditionary force discovered Greenland.
- 1895: The Xingzhonghui, a revolutionary organization, was founded.
- 1898: The South Learning Society was established by figures like Tan Sitong.
- 1916: The Battle of Verdun began, one of the longest and bloodiest engagements in World War I.
- 1933: The Red Army defeated the Nationalist forces in their fourth “encirclement campaign.”
- 1949: Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai met with Fu Zuoyi.
- 1951: The Chinese central government issued orders to strictly suppress counter-revolutionaries.
- 1972: U.S. President Richard Nixon visited China, a landmark moment in diplomacy.
Famous Births:
- 1728: Emperor Peter III of Russia.
- 1791: Austrian pianist, composer, and music educator Carl Czerny.
- 1875: Jeanne Calment, the longest-lived person according to Guinness World Records.
Notable Deaths:
- 1930: Yuan Wencai and Wang Zuo, early leaders of the Chinese Red Army, were killed.
- 1935: Xie Zichang, founder of the Northwest Red Army and revolutionary base in Shaanxi, passed away.
A glimpse into history reminds us that every day holds the potential for great events—whether they be in the realms of diplomacy, invention, or revolution. Just as we balance caution and boldness today, history teaches us that both have their time and place. Keep this in mind as you navigate today!