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Under the eastern sky,The circle of the moon weaves an ancient calendarAnd the solar terms of the lunar calendar are the most delicate embroidery threads in this painting.
However, when the line of "beginning of spring" is missing, it constitutes the so-called "year without spring".
In 2024, the year of Jiachen, we ushered in such a rare year, from February 10 to January 28 of the following year, there was no beginning of the Spring Festival in the entire lunar year.
Traditional customs,The beginning of spring is a symbol of the renewal of all things, and whether the appearance of the year without spring indicates the unhappiness of natureOr is it just an accident in the interlacing of lunisolar calendars?
Just as people have given mystical powers to astronomical phenomena for thousands of years, the year of no spring is inevitably given a special meaning.
It's not just a trigram on the calendar, it's seen as a sign of the changing fortunes.
In such years, the custom of "hiding from spring" is passed down among the people, as if the absence of the beginning of spring is a bad omen, and people use specific rituals and behaviors to avoid possible misfortunes.
This phenomenon,I can't help but wonder, is it time in the game world, or fate is secretly guiding?
Let's take it a step further and look beyond the traditional fog to explore the astronomical principles behind this phenomenon.
There is no formation of a spring year,It boils down to the asynchronous astronomical cycle between the lunar and solar calendars.
The year of the Gregorian calendar is fixed,The lunar calendar, on the other hand, fluctuates due to changes in the phases of the moon and the adjustment of intercalary months.
Therefore, the absence of spring is not an indication of a mystical force, but an inevitable consequence of the difference in the calculations of the two calendars.
YetAlthough science has explained the cause of the lack of spring, it has not been able to completely dispel its mystique in folklore.
And in this mysterious puzzle, what role does the Year of the Green Dragon play?
In the ancient Chinese cosmology,The green dragon is the embodiment of auspiciousness in the east, representing the vitality and hope of spring.
And the year of Jiachen in 2024 is not only a "year without spring", but also a year of the green dragonIt seemed that Qinglong was a little caught off guard
Legend has it that the green dragon is in charge of growth, and the lack of the nourishment of the beginning of spring means that the power of the green dragon will be weakened?
Such legends bind the flow of time with mysterious powersPeople are worried about the year's harvest, health, and even fortune.
In folklore, the advent of the Year of the Green Dragon is not just a footnote to the astronomical calendar, it also symbolizes a deeper cultural connotation.
The Year of the Green Dragon is considered to be an auspicious year of good weather and abundant harvestsBut when it meets Wu Chun Nian, it is as if two forces are secretly competing under the canopy of heaven.
This can't help but make people wonder if Qinglong was taking a nap in a cornerLeaving spring out of the world by mistake?
This is where the story gets confusingPeople began to be cautious, fearing that if they were not careful, they would violate the invisible rules.
However, the mystery of the Year of the Green Dragon doesn't stop there.
In the ancient books of divination,The hint of fate in the Year of the Dragon is far more than the weather and crops, it is also related to people's fortunes.
Children born in this year are considered to be gifted with extraordinary potential.
And for **, the Year of the Green Dragon seems to be a critical moment to re-examine the direction of his life.
That's the storyIt's not just about the coming and going of spring, it's about how everyone's life and dreams can be inspired and grown during the year.
So why are they hiding from spring?
This mystery after mystery,Like an elaborate banquet, every detail is waiting to be revealed.
Hiding from spring", in the chess game of the astronomical calendar without spring, it is not only a passive hiding, it seems to be a game with fate.
Legend has it that in ancient times, there were seven sages who were born in the Year of the Green Dragon and were therefore considered to have a unique personality.
The absence of the beginning of spring, for them, means that the most important festival of the year has no foundation, as if the yin and yang between heaven and earth are out of balanceThey must find a way to keep their fortunes stable.
These seven sages, each with their own strengths, are also facing the test of "no spring".
They met on the eve of the Spring New Year, and each of them used their own strategies, from various rituals and feng shui layouts to choosing a day to travel and retreat and practiceIt's all about finding a glimmer of life in this seemingly unfavorable year.
Their behavior has been passed down as a good story by later generations, and it has also become a model for people to emulate every spring year.
This is not only a response to fate, but also a cultural control of uncertaintiesCombine individual wisdom with collective experience in order to blossom a flower of life in the difficulties of the springless year.
These legends do not just stay in the pages of history.
They have traveled through time and space and become a beacon in the hearts of modern people.
Even in today's prosperous science and technology, whenever the spring year comes, there are always people who will remember the stories of these seven sages and try to find solutions in their wisdom.
Whether it's an entrepreneur who postpones the launch of a new project in a springless year,Or ordinary people pay special attention to health and wellness in this year, and they are inadvertently continuing to write the modern chapter of the legend of hiding from spring.
Ancient legends are like old wine, which is getting more and more mellow. The custom of hiding from spring, which has been tempered by time, still exerts its magic in modern society.
It is no longer a mystical ritual of the Seven Sages, but a small habit and belief incarnated in the lives of ordinary people.
Every year of the green dragon, you will find that even urbanites in high-rise buildings will quietly place a pot of green plants on the balcony of their home or hang a string of wind chimes when there is no spring yearIt seems that this can attract the breath of spring and dispel the unfavorable haze.
Some families even choose to hold a family gathering during the year to ensure harmony and unity among family members, hoping to support each other and get through the difficulties together in the midst of the challenges of the springless year.
And the merchants are not far behindThey package the tradition of hiding spring as a cultural activityLaunched a variety of "spring products".
From specially designed wall calendars, to auspicious ornamentsAll carry people's pursuit of peace and auspiciousness.
This modern transformation not only gives new vitality to the custom of avoiding spring, but also allows businesses to find new business opportunities in this springless year.
And the customers are also enjoying it, continuing the contemporary chapter of the ancient legend in a new way
Behind these customs, it's not hard to find a common denominator:Both ancient and modern people are trying to control their own destiny through certain actionsOr at least to give yourself a kind of psychological comfort.
In today's increasingly globalized world, the tradition of dodging spring is like a cultural bridgeIt connects ancient wisdom with modern spiritual pursuits.
On this bridge, people walk, with reverence for the past and longing for the future.
People in modern society face all kinds of challenges in lifeI still look back at those ancient customs and draw strength from them.
For example, the concept of modern stress management coincides with the custom of avoiding spring. Under the pressure of work and life, people are looking for ways to relieve stress.
Retreat practice in the practice of hiding in springIt is interpreted by modern people as yoga, meditation and other meditation activities.
In this process, people are not just hiding from adversity, but also looking for inner peace and balance.
Invisibly,These customs were given new meaningsIt has become a way for modern people to pursue peace of mind.
At the same time, the practice of hiding from spring also promotes interaction between families and communities. In modern society, people are often disconnected by busyness.
Family gatherings during the spring season,It is not only to deal with the disadvantages of the spring year, but also to emphasize the importance of interpersonal relationships.
People reconnect with each other and share stories in such gatherings, which deepens the bond between family members and brings neighbors closer together.
The modern transformation of these customs has not only enriched people's spiritual lifeIt also injects a touch of warm humanistic care into the busy and indifferent modern urban life.
In what follows, we'll take a closer look at the deeper meanings behind these customs and how they have inadvertently shaped modern worldviews and values.
In the process, we may be able to discover that the ancient legend of dodging spring not only teaches us how to face difficultiesIt also shows us how to find your place in an unpredictable world.