Reading guide: February 2 is approaching, the old tradition of "shaving the dragon's head", when is it auspicious to shave the head? Remember 4 times, a year of good luck
As spring approaches, so does the second day of February. On March 11th, we are about to usher in the second day of the second lunar month, in traditional Chinese culture, the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar is a special day, the folk call it "the dragon raises its head", and some places are also called the spring ploughing festival, the agricultural festival, the green dragon festival, the spring dragon festival and so on. "Dragon" refers to the 28 Nakshatras of the Oriental Canglong Seven Constellations, at the beginning of each year in the middle of the spring moon (Dou refers to the east), the "Dragon Horn Star" rises from the eastern horizon, so it is called "the dragon raises its head".
The legend and custom of the second dragon raising its head in February originates from people's understanding of the movement of the stars and the farming culture. According to the records, the raising of the dragon on February is related to the ancient astronomical understanding of the movement of the stars and the agricultural solar terms. Chinese folk believe that the dragon is a mascot, in charge of clouds and rain, and the second day of February is the day of the dragon's desire.
In terms of solar terms, around the second day of the second lunar month is one of the twenty-four solar terms, when the hibernating dragon is awakened by the rumbling spring thunder and rises up. Therefore, the ancients called the second day of the second lunar month as the Spring Dragon Festival, also known as the Dragon Head Festival or the Green Dragon Festival, people celebrate the "Dragon Head Festival", worship the dragon and pray for rain, hoping that God will bless the harvest.
On this day, various celebrations are held in many places, one of the most characteristic customs of which is the "shaving of the dragon's head". "Shaving the dragon's head" is an ancient tradition that symbolizes good luck and good luck in the new year. Shaving your head on February 2 is not only a renewal of your personal image, but also a sustenance for a beautiful vision for the New Year.
However, in the process of "shaving the faucet", the choice of time is also very important. Traditionally, there are certain points of time that are considered very auspicious, and if you shave your head at these times, it will bring good luck throughout the year.
The first auspicious time: Tatsushi (7 to 9 a.m.).
Tatsushi is the time when the yang energy is rising, representing new beginnings and hope. Shaving your head during this time symbolizes a good start to the new year and brings good luck throughout the year.
The second auspicious time: noon (11 to 1 o'clock in the afternoon).
Midday is the time when the yang energy is at its strongest, and it is also the time when the dragon energy is most active. Shaving your head at this time means that you can use the power of the dragon to dispel all things and usher in good luck and success.
The third auspicious time: the beginning of the day (1 pm to 3 pm).
It is the time when the yang energy gradually recedes and the yin energy is born. Shaving your head at this time symbolizes the balance of yin and yang, which can harmonize your aura and keep it smooth throughout the year.
Fourth auspicious time: 戌時 (7 pm to 9 pm).
It is the beginning of the night and the time of the day when the yang energy converges. Shaving your head at this time means that you can store the auspicious atmosphere of the day and prepare for a better life the next day.
On the second day of February, choosing these auspicious times to shave your head is not only a celebration and respect for traditional culture, but also an expectation and prayer for a better life in the new year. Of course, no matter which point in time you choose, the most important thing is to maintain a positive, optimistic and cheerful attitude, because true luck and success often depend on our own efforts and dedication.
On February 2, head into the barbershop and shave your family and welcome the new year. Remember these four auspicious points of time, and wish you good luck and all the best in the new year!
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