The beginning of spring is the first of the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar, marking the beginning of spring. On this day, the sun reaches 315 degrees of yellow longitude, the sun is shining, the temperature gradually rises, and the earth begins to become warmer. As the snow melts and rivers and lakes thaw, the breath of spring spreads and everything begins to recover. In early spring, flowers such as plum blossoms, apricot blossoms, and peach blossoms begin to bloom, and plants and trees begin to sprout and grow, and farmers begin to plan for spring ploughing. The beginning of spring is an important solar term and a day to look forward to, as it symbolizes new hope and beginnings.
At the beginning of spring, the sun is shining and the earth is getting warmer, bringing people the hope of spring. In this season, people like to go to the countryside to enjoy the flowers and feel the revival of nature. Along with the comfortable feeling of bathing in the sun, people's emotions will also become cheerful. Farmers are starting to prepare for spring ploughing, hoping for a good harvest year. And people in the city will also choose outdoor activities at this time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature. Some cities will hold various Spring Festival celebrations, such as temple fairs, flower markets, etc., attracting tourists and citizens to celebrate the arrival of spring together.
The beginning of spring is the only one of the 24 solar terms that has only one solar term a year. However, there are some special vintages that make the beginning of spring special. For example, double spring years and no spring years.
A double spring year is one in which there are two beginning solar terms in a solar year. This happens at the junction of the lunar year and the solar year. In the double spring year of 2023, the beginning of the spring solar term will appear twice, making people feel the arrival of spring twice, which is a rare gift.
Conversely, a springless year is one in which there is no beginning of spring solar energy in a Gregorian year. This situation is also caused by the docking relationship between the lunar year and the solar year. In 2024, the year without spring, at the beginning of the first month, there will be no beginning of spring until the thirtieth day of the lunar month, which means that there is no spring in the whole winter. Such situations are not common, and they bring a little mystery and surprise to people.
The special year of the beginning of spring brings people an unusual feeling. The double spring year allows people to experience the joy of double spring, while the no spring year brings people thoughts and feelings about the absence of spring.
In ancient times, there is an interesting legend of "hiding from spring", which has a proverb: "The green dragon sends wealth, and four people want to hide from spring". This sentence means that on the day of the beginning of the spring solar term, there are four kinds of people who need to "hide from the spring", that is, avoid contact with the outside world and spend the day quietly. The "four people" mentioned here refer to those who are weak in wood, strong in soil, strong in water, and strong in gold.
The Five Elements Doctrine is an important concept in ancient Chinese philosophy, which holds that all things in the universe are composed of five basic elements, namely metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. There is an interrelationship between these five elements, which is both mutually reinforcing and mutually reinforcing. Weak wood people are people who are born in the five elements of the Japanese lord, and their personalities are usually gentle and kind, but they can also show indecisiveness. People who are strong in the earth refer to the people who are born in the five elements of the Japanese lord, and their character is usually more stable, down-to-earth, and has a strong sense of responsibility and perseverance. A person with strong water refers to a person whose five elements of water are in the year of birth, and their personality is usually more intelligent, witty, and good at thinking and solving problems. Strong gold people refer to the people who are born in the five lines of gold in the Japanese lord, and their personality is usually more determined, decisive, and has strong leadership and execution.
In order to explain this legend, it can be understood from the perspective of the five elements of restraint and avoiding disease. According to the theory of the five elements, a person with a weak wood will be restrained by a person with a strong soil, a person with a strong soil will be restrained by a person with strong water, a person with a strong water will be restrained by a person with strong gold, and a person with strong gold will be restrained by a person with a weak wood. According to this theory, people with weak wood, strong soil, strong water and strong gold need to "hide from spring" on the day of the beginning of spring, in order to avoid the negative impact caused by the five elements.
However, it should be noted that there is no scientific basis for this statement, just a custom and superstition of folk tradition. In modern society, people pay more attention to science and rationality, and no longer believe too much in this kind of statement. However, this custom is still preserved and influences people's thinking and behavior to some extent.
As an important solar term, the beginning of spring marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, bringing hope and expectation to people. On the day of the beginning of spring, we feel the warmth of the sun and the revival of the earth, and life becomes better.
And 2024, as a year without spring, the existence of the day of the beginning of spring also makes people think and sigh. We can see the connection between the lunar calendar and the solar calendar, as well as the influence of time and calendar on our lives. Such a special year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the passage of time and the vicissitudes of life.
Although there is no scientific basis for the legend that "the green dragon sent wealth, four people wanted to hide from the spring", it reflects people's awe of taboos and superstitions to some extent. This also shows that when faced with the unknown and incomprehensible, human beings often seek a way to explain and circumvent in order to protect themselves and their interests.
In modern society, we should pay more attention to scientific and rational thinking, and not be overly superstitious and blindly followed. But at the same time, it is also necessary to respect and preserve some customs and legends in traditional culture, because they represent the accumulation of history and culture, and also reflect people's love and expectation for life.
The beginning of spring is a beautiful solar term, let us welcome the arrival of spring together and embrace a new beginning. Whether it is hiding from spring on the day of the beginning of spring, or actively integrating into the embrace of spring, we can feel the beauty and hope of life. Let's grow together with Spring, pursue our dreams and goals, and create a better future.