"Look at the sky early on the thirteenth day of the first month, and you don't need to ask the gods for a year" On the thirteenth day of the first month, what is the connotation of the agricultural proverb?
On the 22nd day of the second month of the Gregorian calendar and the 13th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, that day is Bingchen.
The first lunar month is an auspicious year, and on the thirteenth day of the lunar calendar, it is a blessing. According to tradition, light the lamp on this day and pray to the god of the stove to give him good luck during the year.
At the same time, the 13th day of the first lunar month is also known as the "Lantern Shed Festival", and families are busy building beautiful lanterns in preparation for the Lantern Festival 15 years later. It can be seen that although it is the thirteenth day of the lunar calendar, the atmosphere of the New Year is as strong as ever, and there is a strong festive atmosphere everywhere.
In addition, January 13 of each year, that is, the thirteenth death day of Yang Gong, that is, the first "Hades Taboo" every year. The Thirteen Commandments of Yang Gong includes 13 forbidden days of the year, which are exactly 12 different months. The thirteen dates of death are: January 13, February 11, March 9, April 7, May 5, June 3, July 1, July 29, August 27, October 23, November 21, December 19.
The thirteenth day of the second month of the lunar calendar is like what the ancient said: "On the thirteenth day of January, look at the sky early, and you don't have to ask the immortals for advice for a year." What does that mean?
This is an old agricultural proverb, which means that on the morning of the thirteenth day of the lunar calendar, as long as you look carefully at the celestial phenomena in the sky, you can know the harvest of the year. This kind of observation is actually a kind of comprehension of the laws of nature. In this way, they can accurately judge the quality of the vintage without the help of the gods. This shows what kind of weather omen January 13 is.
So, on this thirteenth, how do I observe the sky? There is a saying that answers: "The thirteenth day of the lunar month is full of snow, and the autumn harvest is piled up in summer." It means that on January 13 of the lunar calendar, if there is heavy snow, there will be a bumper harvest of wheat in this summer. This is mainly due to the fact that snow cover gives plants enough water during the winter months to promote their growth and development.
The 30th day of the lunar month is full of snow", which describes the scene of snow on the thirteenth day of the lunar month. This heavy snowfall, known as "Ruixue", provided a precious source of water for winter crops such as wheat and rape, allowing them to survive the cold winter. This weather, also known as "Ruixue", represents a good harvest in the new year.
The so-called autumn harvest and summer stacking refers to the time when the wheat is ripe in the summer, and the golden wheat is piled together to form an endless wheat field. It was a picture of a good harvest and the best response to the heavy snowfall of January 13.
The agricultural proverb "thunder rolls on March 13, and there will be drought if there is little rain in three springs", which indicates that there is a sign of thunder and lightning on January 13. On this day, if there is thunder, it means that the rainfall has decreased in the spring, causing a drought. Such a year is not conducive to the growth of crops and is therefore considered a bad omen.
It is pointed out that the decrease in rainfall in March will cause the land to dry up, which has a negative impact on the growth of crops.
Therefore, before the 13th, it is necessary to pay attention to the possible drought in the spring, and to be prepared to ensure the normal growth of crops and ensure a good harvest.