Nuwa's Feng Shui Emphasis and Taboos on the Day of Creation: Does the Appearance of the Funeral on the Seventh Day of the First Lunar Month Mean a Calamity? (Author: Zou Guoqing)
The seventh day of the first lunar month, also known as the "human day", is a beautiful day full of auspiciousness and meaning in traditional Chinese customs. On this day, people pray for peace, health, and happiness in the new year in various forms. This article will introduce you to several interesting feng shui customs and taboos on the seventh day of the first lunar month, so that we can feel this strong New Year flavor together.
1. The source of people's lives
Legend has it that in ancient times, the universe was still a chaotic period, in the ancient opening of the world, Nuwa first created the world, creating all living things in the world, the first day to make chickens, the second day to make dogs, the third day to make pigs, the fourth day to make sheep, the fifth day to make cattle, the sixth day to make horses, the seventh day to create people, so this seventh day became the birthday of human beings. Therefore, according to this order, the first day of the first lunar month is the day of the chicken, the second day of the first month is the day of the dog, the third day of the first month is the day of the pig, the fourth day of the first month is the day of the sheep, the fifth day of the first month is the day of the ox, the sixth day of the first month is the day of the horse, and the seventh day of the first month is the day of the people. On this day, Nuwa, as the goddess of creation, fabricated human prototypes out of loess and put these clay figurines into the river to give them life. Since then, human beings have multiplied on this land and started the process of civilization. Therefore, the seventh day of the first lunar month is considered to be the birth day of human beings, and is also known as "human day", "human day festival", also known as "human victory festival", "human celebration festival", "population day", "human seven days", etc.
This festival carries people's reverence for life and gratitude for their ancestors. As early as the Han Dynasty, the ancients had the custom of celebrating the "human day" on the seventh day of the first lunar month (that is, this festival has a long history of at least 2,000 years in China), and after the Wei and Jin dynasties, more attention was paid to it, and it gradually developed from a single divination activity to a festival that included celebrations, sacrifices and other activities. On this day, various celebrations are held to pray for the peace and prosperity of the country. In some places, people also hold grand ancestor worship ceremonies to express respect and nostalgia for their ancestors.
2. Feng Shui customs
1. "Dai Huasheng". It is also called wearing the custom of "human victory" and "color victory", which is a kind of headdress. On the seventh day of the first lunar month, people like to wear the flowers cut out of colored paper, and people also cut ribbons for artificial flowers, or carved gold leaf for artificial flowers to paste screens, and also wear them on the hair, implying that the life of the new year will be like flowers, beautiful and picturesque. There are different shapes of flower sheng, there are "longevity" that means longevity, there are "fusheng" that means wealth, and there are "descendants sheng" that means that children and grandchildren are full. People give each other flowers and pass on good wishes.
2. "Embark on a spring outing and climb high". The seventh day of the first lunar month coincides with the early spring season, when everything recovers, and people will take advantage of this festival to travel together and enjoy the spring. On the seventh day of the first lunar month, "Ren's Day" is also the day when ladies and ladies go on a spring outing and literati climb to write poems. The great poet Gao Shi of the Tang Dynasty wrote the poem "Ren Ri Sends Du Er to Pick Up the Remains": "Ren Ri inscribed poems to send grass halls, and pity the old people who miss their hometowns." The wicker color is unbearable, and the plum blossoms are full of empty branches. I didn't have anything to do in Nanfan, and I had a lot of worries. This year, people will remember each other, and next year will they know where they will be?" It proves that the "Renji" in the Tang Dynasty was not only dedicated to praying for auspicious blessings, but also added a layer of longing for relatives and friends. Ascending means rising step by step, hoping that the new year will be successful and climbing. When ascending, people will chant poems to express their hearts, which adds to the cultural atmosphere of the festival.
3. The customs of eating feng shui are also exquisite. The first is the noodle "eating soul noodles" which means longevity and smoothness, and people eat soul noodles on this day to pray for good health and longevity in the new year. The second is to "eat box dishes", in the mainland folk, on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, there is the custom of eating spring cake rolls "box dishes" (cooked meat food), every year on this day, people will stand pancakes in the courtyard, "smoke the sky", eating pancakes is the custom of many places. Since this dish is usually made in the shape of a box, it symbolizes wealth and good luck. The third is to "eat Qibao soup", this soup is made of seven kinds of ingredients, and is eaten on a human day, so as to take good signs, implying that the new year is exquisite, smart and wise, and said that this thing can remove evil qi and cure all diseases.
4. "Fishing for Yusheng" is another interesting custom on the seventh day of the first lunar month. When fishing for fish sheng, often many people gather around one place, pour the fish, ingredients and sauce into the big plate, everyone stands up, wave chopsticks, and fish the fish, people will chant in unison "more than every year", pushing the festive atmosphere to a climax. On this day, people catch fish and pray for a prosperous life in the new year. I also hope to be able to rise in the coming year.
3. Feng Shui taboos
1. Avoid funerals. On the seventh day of the first month, it is also called "Seven Evil Days", avoid funerals, and think that it is unlucky, and the Lord has disasters in this year. When you have to come and go, you don't go into the house, but stand outside the door and talk. We should also try to avoid attending funerals or passing by cemeteries, as this can bring us bad luck and bad omen. Of course, we should also express sympathy and condolences to the bereaved families, but try not to go to the funeral site on this day.
2. Avoid quarrels and scolding. On this day, we should be in a good mood and avoid arguments and quarrels with others. Quarrels and scolding can bring us negative energy, affecting our mood and relationships. Therefore, we should try to maintain a humble and tolerant attitude, be kind to others, and live in harmony.
3. Do not consult a doctor. On the seventh day of the first lunar month, we should try to avoid seeing a doctor, taking medicine, or going to the hospital. This is not to say that we should not focus on our health, but because going to a doctor can cast a shadow of illness and pain on our mood and body. Of course, if we encounter an emergency, we still have to seek medical attention in time, but we should pay attention to maintaining health and preventing diseases.
4. Avoid relocation and paste windows. On the seventh day of the first lunar month, we should avoid moving, decorating, or pasting the windows. These behaviors can disrupt the stability and harmony of our lives and bring us unnecessary troubles and troubles. Of course, if we do need to carry out these activities, we also choose an auspicious day of the zodiac so as not to bring bad luck to ourselves.
5. Don't go far away. On the seventh day of the first lunar month, we should try to avoid going far away, because it will bring us the fatigue and risk of the journey. Of course, if we do need to travel, we must also pay attention to safety and be fully prepared to avoid accidents and dangers.
In short, the feng shui customs on the seventh day of the first lunar month are rich and colorful, from wearing flower sheng, stepping on spring outings and ascending, to eating soul noodles, eating box dishes, eating Qibao soup, and fishing for yusheng, these customs all convey people's good wishes for the new year. On this special day, let us feel the strong flavor of the New Year together, and wish the new year peace and joy, and all the best.