The New Year is coming, and for those who belong to the dragon, the next year is not only the natal year, but also the year of the dragon, and this year has a special meaning and expectation. However, there is a popular saying among the people: "Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears red clothes". What is the meaning of this sentence?"Chenlong bows his head and cries" comes from the Chinese Ganzhi chronological calendar, and only once every 60 years will appear "Jiachen year", that is, the year of the green dragon.
In this special year, due to a variety of reasons, dragon people tend to face some things that don't go their way. As a result, the fable of "Chenlong bows his head and cries" appears, reminding us to be cautious and not to take it lightly, no matter how high our status is.
In addition, 2024 is also the Year of the Dragon in Jiachen, and China, as an ancient civilization with a long history, has many unique folk traditions and fables in its culture that has been inherited for thousands of years. For example, "the rat monkey wears red" is a proverb about rats and monkeys, meaning that in the year of the dragon, rats and monkeys should be more careful to avoid accidents.
In addition, 2024 is also a springless year, that is, the beginning of spring is not within the lunar year, which is rare in the Chinese calendar. The year without spring is also known as the year of the widow, and there is even a saying that "the widow year has no spring, and it is not suitable to get married". The ancients regarded "spring" and "leap" as symbols of harvest and harvest, so they preferred the word "double" more.
From the perspective of marriage, getting married on the day of the beginning of spring can make people happy and happy, and the children and grandchildren will be full. Therefore, the ancients believed that the "widow's year" or "no spring" was not suitable for marriage. However, after all, this is the way of thinking of the ancients, and it cannot be generalized. In modern society, people's perceptions are constantly evolving and changing, and many people do not agree with this statement. In conclusion, the Year of the Dragon is of great significance to those who belong to the Dragon.
Although there are some sayings and fables circulating among the people, we should look at it rationally, not be overly superstitious, but should grasp our own life and actively face the challenges and opportunities of the future. Have you ever heard of the two traditional sayings "Chenlong bows his head and cries" and "rat monkey wears red clothes"?These sayings originate from the Five Elements Doctrine and the Zodiac Culture in traditional Chinese culture, which contain rich cultural heritage and profound life principles.
In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is a noble and mysterious deity known as the king of the sky. However, when hit by a catastrophic blow or near the end of life, even dragons will bow their heads and weep. This reminds us that we should maintain a humble attitude no matter when and where, because true success does not come from temporary glory, but from long-term unremitting efforts and accumulation.
In addition to this, there is also a saying that "rat monkeys wear red clothes". In traditional Chinese culture, the zodiac represents the cycle of the year. In order to balance the five elements, certain measures need to be taken. The Year of the Rat and the Year of the Monkey are among the most prevalent zodiac signs, while in the Year of the Dragon, measures need to be taken to balance the five elements. It is said that having people of the Rat and Monkey genera wear red clothes can enhance the properties of fire, suppress the power of water, and achieve the balance of the five elements.
This is the origin of the Xi of "wearing red". The Five Elements Doctrine holds that there is an interdependent and competitive relationship between metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. In the year of the dragon in 2024, Jupiter, which belongs to the dragon, will increase in power, which in turn will affect the distribution of earth, metal, and water. In order to balance the five elements, certain measures need to be taken. And wearing red is one of them. Speaking of which, do you remember a memory from your childhood?
Perhaps your parents have also struggled to complete the five elements for you. Although these traditional sayings may seem superstitious, they contain rich cultural heritage and profound life principles. They tell us that we should maintain a humble heart in the face of difficulties and success, and keep working hard and accumulating in order to realize our dreams. With the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, the red element has once again taken center stage in Chinese culture.
In ancient traditions, wearing red clothes strengthens the properties of fire, balances the five elements, and suppresses the power of water. This is not only a fashionable choice, but also a respect and inheritance of ancient culture. However, the thinking behind this is more worthy of our thought. In Chinese culture, fate is seen as an unchangeable destiny that can be shaped and transformed.
Under this concept of fate, people have produced self-consciousness-centered fate sayings such as "man will conquer heaven" and "my fate is up to me", as well as negative fate concepts such as "heaven's will is difficult to disobey" and "resign to fate". These two very different notions of fate can be used to explain many things in our lives, but neither can fully describe our attitude towards life.
Therefore, we need to be in awe and humble about life changes, no matter what year it is. We have to face the challenges of life, but also seize the opportunities that life brings us. Even in seemingly sluggish times, we must not be discouraged, but bravely fight against difficulties and rise to the occasion. Only in this way can we grow and progress in overcoming obstacles.
In the Year of the Dragon, wearing red clothes may bring you more good luck and joy. But, more importantly, we need to understand the thinking behind this, accept the changes and challenges of life, and maintain a positive attitude to make our lives more colorful.