I. Introduction.
In ancient China, the division and cognition of time occupied an extremely important position. Among them, "Heavenly Fire Day" and "Earth Fire Day" are given unique meanings as special days in the ancient calendar. They not only represent the flow of time, but also reflect the ancient Chinese's deep understanding of the universe, nature and time to a certain extent. This article will delve into the origin, meaning, and method of "Tianhuo Day" and "Earth Fire Day", in order to help readers better understand this ancient Chinese concept of time.
2. The meaning of the day of fire and the day of fire of earth.
Tianhuo Day: In ancient Chinese concepts, "Tianhuo" represents the power of the sun, symbolizing light, warmth, and life. As a result, "Heavenly Fire Day" is often considered an auspicious day to carry out various activities, especially those that require being active, proactive, and creative. In agrarian societies, it is common for people to choose such days to sow seeds, make sacrifices, or perform important ceremonies in the hope of receiving the sun's blessings and good luck.
Earth Fire Day: Corresponding to the "Sky Fire Day", the "Earth Fire" represents the power of the earth, symbolizing stability, carrying and protection. As a result, Earthfire Day is considered to be a relatively calm, tranquil day for activities that require care, patience, and concentration. In ancient times, it was common for people to do handicrafts, build houses, or perform other tasks that required meticulous manipulation.
3. Investigation of the day of the fire of the sky and the day of the fire of the earth.
Sexagenary Method: The ancient Chinese calendar used the sexagenary method of keeping time. In this method, the heavenly stem represents the "heavenly fire" and the earthly branch represents the "earthly fire". By looking at the Table of Sexagenary Branches, we can determine whether a given day is a "day of fire" or a "day of earthfire". The specific method is to find the corresponding combination of the heavenly stems and earthly branches on a certain day, and if the heavenly stems (A, C, E, G, N) are dominant, then this day is the "day of heavenly fire";If the earthly branches (Zi, Yin, Chen, Wu, Shen, Xu) are dominant, then this day is the "Earth Fire Day".
Five Elements Shengke: The ancient Chinese calendar also used the principle of the Five Elements Shengke to determine the nature of a certain day. In this method, "heavenly fire" corresponds to the fire line, and "earth fire" corresponds to the earth line. Therefore, we can judge whether a certain day is a "day of fire" or a "day of earth fire" by looking up the table of the five elements. The specific method is to find out the attributes of the five elements corresponding to a certain day, if it is a fire line, it is "Tianhuo Day";If it is an earth line, it is the "Earth Fire Day".
Ancient almanacs: Ancient Chinese almanacs such as the "General Book" and "Perpetual Calendar" all record in detail the do's and don'ts of each day and various yellow calendar information. By consulting these almanacs, we can find specific information about the "Day of the Heavenly Fire" and the "Day of the Earthfire". These almanacs often clearly indicate which days are suitable for which activities, which can be useful for those who need to choose auspicious days.
Fourth, the application of the day of fire and the day of earth fire in modern society.
Although modern society has adopted more accurate timekeeping methods and technical means, "Tianhuo Day" and "Earthfire Day" still have certain reference value and cultural significance as an ancient concept of time. They can help us better understand the way ancient Chinese perceived time and nature, and in some cases provide a traditional perspective and way of thinking for our decision-making. For example, when choosing a wedding date, opening date, or a date for an important event, some people still refer to these age-old notions of time to make decisions. In addition, the concepts of "day-fire day" and "earth-fire day" can also be applied to the field of time management and planning in modern life, helping us to better grasp the time and rhythm.
V. Conclusions. As special days in the ancient Chinese concept of time, "Tianhuo Day" and "Earth Fire Day" have unique meanings and methods. They are not only a way for the ancient Chinese people to understand time and nature, but also affect people's lives and decisions to some extent. Although modern society has adopted more accurate timekeeping methods and technical means, "Tianhuo Day" and "Earth Fire Day" still have certain reference value and cultural significance as a traditional culture and time concept. By delving deep and understanding these ancient notions of time, we can better understand our cultural roots and notions of time, and better apply and manage time in modern life.