Taking Up Office (Fù Rèn)

Furen refers to traveling to a new official post or job position to assume the role. In ancient times, an official taking up a new position was considered a pivotal moment in one's career, not only concerning personal advancement but also potentially affecting the governance of their jurisdiction. Therefore, before taking up a post, people would carefully select an auspicious day to depart and pay attention to the route and direction, hoping for a smooth assumption of office, a prosperous official career, and harmonious relations with colleagues. When modern people change jobs, report to a new company, or assume a new position, although there are no longer strict rituals, some still refer to the traditional auspicious days for taking up a post as a good omen for a new beginning.