In traditional Chinese customs, there are many sayings about auspicious days, among which "you will not marry when you leave the day, and you will never get married" is a widely spread sentence.
It implies that certain days are not suitable for marriage-related ceremonies.
Although the pace of modern society is increasing and many young people do not attach much importance to these traditional beliefs, in some areas, especially in rural areas, such practices still have a profound impact on people's lives.
So, what kind of historical origins and cultural connotations are hidden in these mysterious days?
"Leaving the sun" refers to the day before the four important time points of the spring equinox, autumn equinox, summer solstice, and winter solstice in the 24 solar terms.
"Leaving the sun" literally means "leaving the sun", but in fact, in these four solar terms, the position of the sun is relative to the earth, which is at a critical point in the transition of the seasons.
Therefore, "Departure Day" is regarded as a day when it is not suitable for important affairs, especially weddings, travel and other activities.
"Absolute day" refers to the day before the beginning of spring, the beginning of summer, the beginning of autumn, and the beginning of winterRegarded as an important moment in the alternation of seasons and the transition of yin and yang, on this day, the old season gradually fades and the new season has not yet fully arrived.
In the traditional culture of our country, the departure of the sun and the end of the day are regarded as special daysPeople adjust their lives and agricultural activities according to the different solar terms in order to conform to the laws of nature and pray for good luck and peace.
This folk saying is related to ancient Chinese farming culture and the idea of the five elements of yin and yang.
In China's traditional culture, people attach great importance to the right time, place and people, and believe that people's behavior should conform to the laws of nature in order to be auspicious.
As special solar terms, the Leaving Sun and the Absolute Day are considered to be the key moments of the alternation of yin and yang and the change of aura, so they are regarded as unlucky days.
The day of departure represents the day when the sun deviates furthest from the season, symbolizing a state of deviation and separation, so the folk believe that marriage on this day is easy to bring about bad results such as separation and discord.
The absolute sun is an important moment for the alternation of seasons and the transition of yin and yang, the old season is gradually fading, and the new season has not yet fully arrivedThis transitional state is considered unstable and unluckyTherefore, it is not suitable for weddings and other festive events.
In addition, it is believed that changes in the aura of the day and the end of the day will have a negative impact on people's physical health, emotional stability, etc., so important decisions or activities should be avoided on these days.
Although this statement lacks scientific basis, it reflects to a certain extent the reverence and compliance of the ancients for the laws of nature.
In today's society, people's attitudes towards the traditional concept of "never marrying on a day and never getting married" are diverse.
Some people are convinced that this is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancientsFollowing these rules can help you avoid evil and ensure a happy marriage.
They will deliberately avoid these days when planning their marriage, in order to get the right time and place.
However, there are also a growing number of skeptical or open minds who believe that modern technology has given us a deeper understanding of the natural world and that we should no longer be overly superstitious about these ancient taboos.
What's more,The happiness of a marriage depends on the mutual understanding and efforts of both spouses, rather than relying solely on a specific day.
Hope should be placed on oneself rather than on any external factors, and at the same time, the cause of the matter should not be attributed entirely to external factors.
The influence of this traditional concept in modern society is gradually waning, but respect and understanding are still the mainstream.
In the ancient folk tradition, "never marry when you leave the sun, never get married" is a proverb full of wisdom, which condenses people's deep understanding of the right time and place.
As a specific time node, the departure of the sun and the end of the day carry rich cultural connotations.
The departure of the sun is considered to be a critical moment in the alternation of seasons and the transition of yin and yang, and it is not advisable to marry, so as not to have an unstable aura and affect the harmony of future couples.
And the last day means the end of one season, the beginning of another, and is considered an inauspicious day, so it is not suitable for marriage so as not to bring bad omens.
However, in modern society, the progress of science and technology and the integration of culture have made us think new about these traditional concepts, and we should bravely pursue our own happiness while respecting tradition.