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The luckiest dates to move house in New Zealand in 2025

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By · Updated January 16, 2025
The luckiest dates to move house in New Zealand in 2025

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The ancient wisdom of Feng Shui, known for bringing luck and harmony, can help you find the luckiest date to move into your home in 2025. Here’s how it works.

What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on harmonising individuals with their surrounding environment. In Chinese, ‘Feng’ means wind and ‘shui’ means water. The philosophy of feng shui is based on the idea that the placement and arrangement of objects within a space can influence the flow of energy (or "qi").

This arrangement can positively or negatively impact the well-being, health, and fortune of those living or working in that space.

Key feng shui principles that are worth understanding are:

The Five Elements: The elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water interact in cycles of creation and destruction, and can influence the energy in a space. Adding certain materials or objects to a room can help to strengthen each element.

Yin and Yang: In Feng Shui, it is important to create a harmonious balance between yin (passive, dark, soft) and yang (active, bright, hard) energies. These create balance between opposite but complementary forces.

Bagua Map: A tool used to analyse the energy within a space. The Bagua map divides a space into nine areas, each representing different aspects of life such as wealth, fame, relationships, health, and career. The front door of a home or space usually aligns with the bottom of the map.

Chi (Qi): The vital energy that flows through everything. Good Feng Shui aims to facilitate the smooth flow of chi throughout a space to promote positive outcomes.

Command Position: This refers to the best place to put certain furniture, such as beds and desks, so you can see the door without being directly in line with it. This positioning is believed to enhance a sense of security and control.

You’ve probably already heard of some of these principles in the context of furniture placement. According to the Chinese almanack calendar, the date you move into your home can also influence its harmony and energy. Certain days each month are also more auspicious than others.

Why are some dates considered luckier than others?

The idea of certain days being luckier than others is related to Chinese astrology and the Chinese lunar calendar.

Like spaces in your home, different days have different energy and this can affect the outcomes of activities performed on those days. In many Asian countries, people will consult the Chinese lunar calendar and Feng Shui experts to select lucky dates for important events such as weddings, business openings and yes — even the right date for moving into a new home.

Key Factors in Determining Lucky Days

Chinese Zodiac: Each day is associated with one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig). While no one sign is ‘luckier’ than the others, the traits associated with each zodiac and the compatibility between the day's zodiac sign and a person’s zodiac sign can influence the day's luckiness.

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: The Chinese calendar combines a cycle of ten Heavenly Stems and twelve Earthly Branches, creating a 60-day cycle. Each day is influenced by a specific combination of these stems and branches, which impacts its overall energy.

Five Elements: The interaction of the Five Elements already mentioned (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) on a given day can affect its energy. Certain element combinations are considered more harmonious and auspicious than others.

Annual and Monthly Influences: The energies of the year and month, determined by the annual and monthly zodiac signs and elements, also play a role in determining the luckiness of specific days.

Personal Bazi Chart: An individual's Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny) chart, which is based on their birth date and time, can interact with the day's energies. A day that harmonises well with a person's Bazi chart is considered more favourable.

How to choose the best date to move into your home according to Feng Shui

  1. Choose an auspicious date that works for you! According to the Chinese calendar there are many auspicious dates in 2025.

  2. Be aware of your clash zodiac sign. It’s important to note that not all auspicious dates are lucky for everyone. If your Chinese zodiac sign clashes with the day’s zodiac sign, moving that day could be more harmful than helpful.

  3. Book a mover. We know that moving house can be frustrating and stressful. The easiest way to make the day run smoothly is to book a mover you trust. Wise Move makes it easy to find a trusted mover, no matter where you are based in New Zealand.

What are the luckiest dates to move into your home in New Zealand?

Lucky Dates for Moving in January

January has many auspicious dates, making it a great month to move.

Additionally, a lot of these dates also align with the January school holidays. Since Christmas is during the start of summer New Zealand, the housing market is usually slower as many people are on holiday at this time. You’ll probably find that people aren’t in as much of a hurry to sell their homes at this time of year.

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
3 January Friday Tiger
9 January Thursday Monkey
13 January Monday Rat
15 January Wednesday Tiger
18 January Saturday Snake
24 January Friday Pig
25 January Saturday Rat
27 January Monday Tiger

Lucky Dates for Moving in February

February is a busy month for many people. Schools and universities resume for the school year in late January and early February, and the summer holidays are over. It’s a great time to sell a house or move house, as many rentals are listed on the property market during this time. 

If you are moving into your own home or a rental, there are plenty of auspicious dates to choose from. This month, your luckiest days are spread more evenly throughout the weekdays.  

You can further embrace feng shui by bringing symbols of good fortune, wealth, and hospitality into your home. These help bring prosperity to your household. Make sure you check your Chinese zodiac sign for any clashes before booking your mover.

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
2 February Sunday Monkey
3 February Monday Rooster
7 February Friday Ox
9 February Sunday Rabbit
11 February Tuesday Snake
15 February Saturday Rooster
18 February Tuesday Rat

Lucky Dates for Moving in March

March is marked by the beginning of Autumn in New Zealand. It’s also a popular time for moving house as many people like to try to sell their homes before the start of winter.  

According to the principles of feng shui, adding fire colours to your home during this month helps to enhance equilibrium.

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
3 March Monday Ox
6 March Thursday Dragon
7 March Friday Snake
15 March Saturday Ox
16 March Sunday Tiger
18 March Tuesday Dragon
19 March Wednesday Snake
21 March Friday Goat
27 March Thursday Ox
28 March Friday Tiger

Lucky Dates for Moving in April

April marks the Easter and School holidays in New Zealand. During this time, there are only two auspicious dates for moving house. Make sure you book a mover early on to take advantage of this!  

Another feng shui tradition you can do to bring luck to your home is to light a candle on your first night in your new home.

This helps to cast away shadows and protect your house by safeguarding its inhabitants.

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
2 April Wednesday Goat
6 April Sunday Pig
15 April Tuesday Monkey
30 April Wednesday Pig

Lucky Dates for Moving in May

May is the end of Autumn in New Zealand and, according to the Chinese calendar, a great month for moving. With so many auspicious dates on the calendar, there is sure to be a day that aligns with your move. The weather is cooler, and the housing market tends to get busier before winter sets in.  

Moving this month means you’ll be all settled in before the harshest winter weather.

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
7 May Wednesday Horse
11 May Sunday Dog
16 May Friday Rabbit
19 May Monday Horse
21 May Wednesday Monkey
25 May Sunday Rat
27 May Tuesday Tiger
29 May Thursday Dragon
31 May Saturday Horse

Lucky dates for moving in June

June is the start of winter in New Zealand. Many people try to move during the warmer months to avoid bad weather. But, if you’re looking for a mover, there are plenty of auspicious dates to choose from to make your move a success!

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
4 June Wednesday Dog
7 June Saturday Ox
8 June Sunday Tiger
10 June Tuesday Dragon
11 June Wednesday Snake
19 June Thursday Ox
20 June Friday Tiger
22 June Sunday Dragon
29 June Sunday Pig

Lucky dates for moving in July

July is a slow month for both house sales and rental moves. On the plus side this means if you need to book a mover, you'll have a lot less competition! Booking a trusted mover can make moving in bad weather a lot easier too. Fortunately, there are plenty of auspicious dates during July to help make your move smoother!

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
1 July Tuesday Ox
4 July Friday Dragon
5 July Saturday Snake
8 July Tuesday Monkey
9 July Wednesday Rooster
14 July Monday Tiger
21 July Monday Rooster

Lucky dates for moving in August

August is one of the best months for moving. With 11 lucky dates for moving, you'll find many days throughout the month that may work for you.  

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
1 August Friday Monkey
3 August Sunday Dog
7 August Thursday Tiger
15 August Friday Dog
16 August Saturday Pig
21 August Thursday Dragon
23 August Saturday Horse
26 August Tuesday Rooster
27 August Wednesday Dog
28 August Thursday Pig
31 August Sunday Tiger

Lucky dates for moving in September

September is a significant month for many reasons. It is the first month of Spring in New Zealand, marks the end of Term 3 and the beginning of Term 4 and includes two weeks of school holidays. September is a popular time for moving as the weather is warmer and the housing market begins to pick up. If you need to move house during September, make sure you book a mover in advance and try to choose an auspicious date listed below. You can find a trusted mover on Wise Move.

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
4 September Thursday Horse
8 September Monday Dog
12 September Friday Tiger
15 September Monday Snake
17 September Wednesday Goat
20 September Saturday Dog
27 September Saturday Snake

Lucky dates for moving in October

October is another lucky month with 11 auspicious dates on the calendar. With warmer weather, more movement in the rental and housing market and a public holiday it's a good idea to book a mover in advance. 

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
2 October Thursday Dog
3 October Friday Pig
6 October Monday Tiger
8 October Wednesday Dragon
9 October Thursday Snake
16 October Thursday Rat
18 October Saturday Tiger
20 October Monday Dragon
28 October Tuesday Rat
29 October Wednesday Ox
31 October Friday Rabbit

Lucky dates for moving in November

November is a busy time of year in New Zealand. Many people like to time their home move for November before the Christmas festivities end the year shut down, and the general busyness of December begins. If you need to move during November, timing your move for an auspicious date can certainly help!

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
2 November Thursday Snake
3 November Friday Horse
6 November Thursday Rooster
9 November Sunday Rat
15 November Saturday Horse
17 November Monday Monkey
18 November Tuesday Rooster
21 November Friday Rat
27 November Thursday Horse
29 November Saturday Monkey
30 November Sunday Rooster

Lucky dates for moving in December

December is a busy month in New Zealand due to the Christmas break and summer holidays. If you need to move during December, try timing it for the first two weeks of the month. Most movers take the end of the month off, and many businesses go into shutdown. The Wise Move network can help you find a mover you can trust during the busy festive season.

Date Days of the week Clash zodiac sign
1 December Monday Dog
10 December Wednesday Goat
25 December Thursday Dog
29 December Monday Tiger

Now that you know the luckiest dates for moving into your home in 2025, you can start planning accordingly. 

If you’re planning on moving house and need an affordable mover you can trust, Wise Move can help. You’ll find the widest range of movers in New Zealand and a range of competitive rates! Try booking your mover on an auspicious date and see what good luck comes your way!

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