Apprenticeship
Formal apprenticeship to a master artisan, traditionally begun on an auspicious date.
Refers to formally apprenticing oneself to a master to learn a professional trade or craft. In old times, this was tied to one's future livelihood, making it a crucial beginning. Traditionally, an auspicious day was carefully chosen to hold the apprenticeship ceremony, praying for smooth learning and the master's willingness to impart all knowledge. Today, when starting to learn a new profession or skill, some people still consult such traditional calendrical practices.