Born in 2024 may not be a baby dragon? Which day is the zodiac sign used as the dividing line?
Do you know your zodiac sign? It is estimated that we Chinese have a relatively high awareness of this fact, and even some children know it. Because this is our traditional Chinese culture, it is a cultural self-confidence that is very proud.
In Chinese culture, the zodiac is a unique tradition, and in folklore, the zodiac is also closely linked to our destiny, character, and life path.
Every year, we welcome the beginning of a new batch of zodiac signs, and 2024 coincides with the Year of the Dragon, and for many parents, the thing they look forward to the most is having a baby dragon, which they consider very auspicious.
However, you know that children born in 2024 don't have to be"Baby Dragon"Is it? In fact, the answer to this question lies in the mystery of the Chinese zodiac.
First of all, we must realize that the division of the zodiac is not based on the Spring Festival. Chinese New Year is a day of universal celebration and the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
Because of this, many people think that the first day of the new year is the beginning of a new gender, such as this year's Chinese New Year's Eve is the year of the rabbit, and the first day of the first lunar month is the year of the dragon.
However, in the generational division of the zodiac, the beginning of the new year does not begin with the Spring Festival, but is based on a more precise seasonal cycle, which is based on the Lunar New Year, one of the twenty-four solar terms.
In fact, the sign of the zodiac change is in the twenty-four solar terms"Beginning of spring"，"Beginning of spring"It is the beginning of spring and the beginning of a new year of zodiac. The beginning of spring is the beginning of spring and the beginning of a new zodiac year. The beginning of spring in 2024 is February 4. On this day, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and the zodiac signs also change.
This year's Lunar New Year is before 16:27:01 on February 4, and we belong to the previous zodiac sign - the Year of the Rabbit; After this moment, we enter the new zodiac sign - the Year of the Dragon.
Therefore, although lunar 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, children born before the Lunar New Year still belong to the Rabbit zodiac sign. It is only after the Lunar New Year that they enter the Year of the Dragon. Although it is not yet the Spring Festival, it is still the Year of the Dragon, and so are babies born during this period"Baby Dragon"。
This fact may come as a surprise to some. In our daily lives, we often refer to the Spring Festival as the beginning of a new year and use it to define a new gender.
However, this practice is actually incorrect. The Spring Festival is just one of the festivals in the Chinese lunar calendar that represents the beginning of the Lunar New Year. However, the true division of the Chinese zodiac is based on a more complex calendar.
Why is zodiac division so important? In Chinese culture, the zodiac not only represents an individual's destiny and character traits, but also has a deep cultural connotation.
According to ancient sayings, each zodiac sign has its own symbolism and traditional customs. For example, the dragon symbolizes auspiciousness, prosperity, and strength, while the rabbit represents gentleness, calmness, and resourcefulness.
In addition, there is a very important saying about the time of the Spring Festival, that is, on the day of the Spring Festival, the weather must be in spring. However, not everyone wants Tibetan spring, and only some zodiac signs are against Tibetan spring. For example, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, and the zodiac signs to avoid spring include the Zodiac Dragon, the Zodiac Ox, the Zodiac Rabbit, the Zodiac Dog, etc.
And Tibetan spring is not to hide all day, that is, two hours before and after the spring equinox, try not to go out, stay at home, or in a quiet place, you can meditate, listen to **, read books, etc., and pay special attention not to have verbal disputes with others during this period.
In addition, the day of the Lunar New Year is also the Year of the Dragon for those whose zodiac sign is the Dragon. According to tradition, red underwear, red pants or belts, red socks, etc., are worn in the Year of the Dragon. This is also a traditional custom, which entrusts the good wishes of the Han working people to dispel evil spirits and avoid disasters, and pray for blessings and auspiciousness.
By passing"Shaw"Through in-depth research on the historical origin, evolution process and relationship with human society, we can have a deeper understanding of the rich connotation and unique charm of Chinese culture. This is of positive significance for promoting cultural exchanges, enhancing cultural trust, and promoting the inheritance and development of Chinese culture.