In the folk traditional culture of our country,Zodiac culture occupies an extremely important position. As a representation that is closely linked to the year of birth of each personThe zodiac not only has its unique symbolic meaning, but also derives many folk customs and sayings with legendary characteristics.
It's the Year of the DragonA saying "Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears red" has attracted widespread attention. So, what exactly is the meaning behind this sentence? What is the reason for the saying that "Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears red"?
In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon, as one of the twelve zodiac signs, ranks fifth, corresponding to the earth in the five elements. The dragon symbolizes power, dignity, auspiciousness, and has a high status. However,Why does the folk have the saying that "Chenlong bows his head and cries"?
"Tatsuryu" refers to a person who belongs to the dragon, that is, the person born in the year of the dragon. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon has always been an auspicious omen, representing authority, dignity and auspiciousness. In the legend of the zodiac, Chenlong has a touching story that no one knows
Legend has it that Chenlong was a warrior with a sense of justice who was tasked with protecting the people of the world. It gallops across the earth, dispels **, and brings light. However, in a big war,Chenlong was unfortunately injured and his life was in danger. In order to protect its people, it stubbornly fought against death until the end of its life.
The wounded body of Chenlong turned into stone and slept in the river. Its body becomes a mountain that nourishes the land, and its soul turns into a star that dispels the night. Its tears have turned into hot springs in the world, bringing warmth and hope to people. And its sorrow turned into rain and dew, moistening the earth and nourishing all things.
People sayWhenever "Chenlong bows his head and cries", it means that heavy rain is comingIt reminds people to take precautions. Therefore, there is a saying that "Chenlong bows his head and cries".
In the folklore of our country,The story of the rat monkey wearing red clothes symbolizes festivity, good luck and the exorcism of evil spirits. It is rumored that in ancient times, the mouse monkey, a smart and witty little animal, bravely fought against the evil spirits in order to protect people. During a fierce struggle, the rat monkey unexpectedly discovers that the red garment has the power to ward off evil spirits.
So,The rat monkey decided to put on a red coat and use the power of the red coat to drive away demons and defend their homelandDefend the people. Since then, the custom of wearing red clothes for rat monkeys has spread among the people, and over time, the story has spread throughout the country and has become a folk legend.
Therefore, whenever important festivals such as the Spring Festival come, the folk have formed a unique custom, that is, to dress the rat monkey in red. This custom symbolizes the exorcism of evil spirits and the welcome of the new year.
Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears red clothes" This saying actually reflects the belief and respect of Chinese folk in the zodiac culture. In our country, the zodiac culture is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and is closely related to everyone's life. People believe,People born in each zodiac year will be blessed by that zodiac signBut at the same time, it will also be affected by some adverse effects.
Therefore, in order to pray for peace and auspiciousness, many customs and taboos related to the zodiac have emerged among the people. In the new year,People will take a variety of different measures according to their zodiac signsPrayer can ward off misfortune and welcome good fortune.
For example, in the natal year, some people will wear red clothes and amulets, which symbolize joy and auspiciousness. These customs are based on folk beliefsIn this way, people hope to pray for the blessings of the gods and to protect their families.
In addition, there are many folk customs related to the zodiac. For example, placing zodiac artwork at home to show auspiciousness; In various festivals, decorations such as Spring Festival couplets and lanterns will also be integrated into the zodiac elements, implying good wishes.
In the natal year, people also give gifts to each other to wish each other all the best in the new year. In modern society, we should look at the zodiac culture more rationally。Beneficial customs can be passed on, such as family reunions, New Year's blessings, etc. At the same time, we can also draw wisdom from the zodiac culture, such as courage in the face of difficulties, cherishing friendships, etc., and pass on these fine traditions to the next generation.
Chenlong bowed his head and cried, and the rat monkey wore red clothes" is a folk belief and feng shui taboo in China's traditional culture. It contains both the connotation of zodiac cultureIt also reflects the ancient people's yearning for a better life and their reverence for nature.
In modern society, we can draw wisdom from it and enrich our lives, but we can't blindly be superstitious. On the road to a better life,We should look at Feng Shui theory rationally and pay more attention to our own efforts and the development of society. At the same time, we should also cherish traditional culture, continue to explore its connotation, and let the ancient wisdom shine with new brilliance in modern society.