When spring begins, the wood element begins to flourish. From the first day of the beginning of spring to the threshold of the beginning of summer, we have witnessed the whole process of the growth and growth of the wood, until it finally retreats behind the scenes. The end of spring marks the gradual decline of the power of wood, making way for the element of summer fire.
The starting point of all this is from the cold water of winter. It is the power of this cold water that gives birth to the greenery of spring, which allows the wood element to thrive in spring. As the spring progresses, the water power of this winter is also being consumed little by little. In short, it is this hidden water vapor that is transformed into the vitality and vitality of spring.
In this way, the power of spring draws energy from the hidden winter water, and as the water vapor is gradually consumed, the growth rate of the wood element also accelerates. When this water power is depleted, we usher in the Dawn Moon – a time when the power of wood has to retreat in favor of the fire elemental that is about to prevail.
At the beginning of spring, this solar term marks the complete retreat of winter water, and the wood element fully shows its vitality and begins its growth cycle. At this time, the power of the winter water has not been completely depleted, so the growth rate of the wood is unusually rapid. In the month of Mao, the wood element reaches its peak, which also means that most of the winter water for its growth has been consumed, and the power of growth has begun to weaken.
The vernal equinox, located in the midst of the moon, marks the peak of the power of the wood elemental and also indicates that it is beginning to weaken. In the process, the hidden winter water continues to support the growth of the spring wood until the last drop of water vapor is consumed.
Spring is not just the season of growth, it also symbolizes the explosion of vitality. When the wood element of Shaoyang is full of vitality, the earth qi begins to rise and the weather falls, and the two converge to form spring thunder and spring rain, bringing vitality and hope to the earth.
In the ancient lunar month, when pure water filled the earth, this period was considered to be the foundation for the growth of the wood element. The moon is not only the best time to make fine wine, but also a harbinger of abundant rainfall in the future. This month is considered to be the source of the growth of wood qi, and it is also the key period of the year's rainfall.
During this month, the ancestors have a series of preparations and rituals. For example, the Great Chief of Mengdong recorded in the "Rite Book of Monthly Order", which is an ancient wine-making festival that marks the harvest of grain and the purity of water. At this time, when the water springs are clear and the food is abundant, people gather to make fine sake with the best pottery and pure water to celebrate the arrival of the season.
For the growth of crops, Haiyue has its own unique significance. The arrival of the moon symbolizes the abundance of pure water, which is not only an ideal season for sake brewing, but also an important moment for the growth of wood qi. The abundance of wood gas is directly related to the amount of rain in the future. As the ancients observed, if there are three days in the month, the rain will be more abundant in the year, and if not, it may indicate a drought.
Such a law was used by the ancients to arrange agricultural affairs, ** the future. If there are three days in the first lunar month, that is, in the month of Yin, then people will expect that year when the fields are well watered and the crops will grow more luxuriantly. The "Book of Rites and Monthly Orders" even records the impact of such celestial changes on crops, such as the first month of the first month when there are three whites, it is most suitable to grow wheat.
In ancient times, people observed the mysteries of the natural world and found some patterns, such as the occurrence of three days in the month of Yin, which is a hint given by nature: the amount of rain will increase that year. The reason behind this stems from the ancient people's deep understanding of the relationship between the growth of winter water qi and wood qi. The vigorous winter water means that the wood element has been fully nourished and grows vigorously, which is naturally the precursor to frequent rainfall.
For example, shortly after the beginning of spring in the middle of the first lunar month, we saw the phenomenon of two and a half days, and this unique configuration led to the dual appearance of rain and drought that year: there was abundant rain in the region, and there was also a severe drought in the region. It is now the year of Jiachen, and from the beginning of spring at the end of the month, there are three days in the month of Yin, which can not help but make people expect that there will be more rain in the year.
The Jiachen year, also known as the year of "too much soil", is mentioned in ancient texts that such a year is often rainy, and at the same time, it can also bring a series of challenges, such as frequent disasters and insects, especially in the Sanjiangkou area. Ancient wisdom tells us that in such a year, it is appropriate to grow corn and that the cultivation of hillside land should be intensified.
The ancient books "Earth Mother Sutra" and "Pillow Book" both mention that in the spring and summer of the Jiachen year, it may encounter floods, and in the autumn and winter, it is difficult to flow rain. In this case, the ancients suggested a series of countermeasures, such as actively doing good deeds, dredging waterways, reinforcing dikes, and preparing enough winter clothing to help those who are struggling to survive the difficult times that may come.
Through such observation and preparation, the ancients not only demonstrated their wisdom to live in harmony with nature, but also demonstrated their foresight and adaptability to future changes. In a year like the Jiachen year, by observing the number of days in the Yin month, the ancients were able to ** and prepare for the upcoming weather changes, and this ability to dialogue with nature is still admirable today.
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