02/02/2026
2026 Lap Chun (Li Chun) Spring Setup Guide by Audrey Aelthira
Lap Chun marks the true energetic beginning of the year. It opens the spring current and sets how momentum, growth, and resources move in the months ahead. This moment acts like the engine start for the year’s qi, making it one of the most important reset points in the Chinese calendar.
2026 carries a special condition. It is a year without Lap Chun within the Lunar New Year cycle, commonly known as a blind year. This means spring energy does not naturally anchor itself through the lunar calendar. Because of this, intentional setup becomes essential. Without conscious activation, energy tends to feel scattered, delayed, or uneven. A simple, well-placed Lap Chun setup restores order and gives the year a clear starting rhythm.
The ideal timing is 4 February, preferably before noon. If needed, the setup may be done within 24 hours.
Begin by preparing the space. Wipe the surface you will use, open windows briefly, and light a single incense or candle. This clears last year’s residue and creates a clean entry point for spring qi.
Set up everything on one main table, kept uncluttered.
Start with a spring activator. Use fresh flowers such as peach blossoms, orchids, or soft-toned florals in pink, white, or gentle yellow. This signals renewal and upward movement.
Next, place a wealth anchor. This may be a wealth tree, abundance bowl, citrine cluster, pyrite, or emerald. This element establishes how material flow and opportunities circulate through the year.
Because 2026 holds strong fire energy, add cooling and stabilising crystals to balance the field. Aquamarine, blue calcite, lapis lazuli, and clear quartz work well. These stones support measured progress and steady outcomes.
Finish with personal anchors. Place key amulets, a bracelet, or a stone you plan to wear frequently. This links the setup directly to your own path and daily life.
If possible, position the setup in the East, the natural direction of spring. If East is unavailable, use the living room or a central, visible area.
Once everything is placed, take one quiet moment and say:
“I receive the new spring cycle with clarity, strength, and steady growth.
What moves forward now moves with support.”
Allow the setup to remain for at least three days, ideally until the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year. After that, items may be returned to daily use while carrying the activated intention forward.
