Before reading, I would like to remind you that this article is for informational entertainment only and should not be superstitious!
Since ancient times, people have always paid special attention to the time of birth, and in traditional culture, auspicious days and good days are still regarded as a symbol of good luck.
In ancient folk, there was a custom of "watching the day and choosing the time". Before holding a major event, such as marriage, moving, opening a business, etc., people will find someone to choose a suitable auspicious day and auspicious time to do things according to the calculation of the heavenly and earthly branches and the five elements of yin and yang.
Today, we will explore those lunar days that were considered "auspicious days" by the ancients with an entertaining mentality, and see the beautiful meanings behind them.
Of course, will these so-called "auspicious" people really soar to prominence? This requires their own efforts and wisdom to create.
After all, no matter when we were born, as long as we continue to work hard and be aggressive, it is possible to create a brilliant life of our own.
1. The first day of the first month: Vientiane is renewed
On the first day of the first lunar month, the dawn of the new year is not only the beginning of the Lunar New Year, but also the beginning of a new hope and a new atmosphere.
People born on the first day of the first lunar month are often regarded as the chosen ones, who come to earth with the auspicious spirit of the new year, indicating that their life will be extraordinary.
This concept is not groundless, it is deeply rooted in the cosmology and outlook on life of the ancients. In ancient times, people believed that heaven, earth, and man were one, and the flow of time was closely linked to the fate of man. The first day of the first lunar month, as the first day of the new year, is endowed with special mystical colors and auspicious meanings.
"Zengguang Xianwen" has a saying: "The plan of the year lies in the spring, and the plan of the day lies in the morning." This sentence is best used to describe people born on the first day of the first lunar month.
It seems that he was born with a proud aura, which is not only full of energy and vigor itself, but also brings a positive influence to the people around him.
There is no shortage of celebrities in history who were born on the first day of the first lunar month, and their lives are indeed as legendary as the auspicious atmosphere of the New Year.
For example, Xu Wei, a famous writer, calligrapher and painter in the Ming Dynasty. He is talented, proficient in poetry, calligraphy and painting, and opera, and is known as one of the "Three Talents of the Ming Dynasty".
Although his life was full of ups and downs, he made remarkable achievements and left behind many precious cultural heritages.
Modern people have similar expectations for those born on the first day of the first lunar month.
It is widely believed that people born on this day are cheerful, optimistic, creative, and leadership-oriented.
They come into the world at the beginning of a new year and seem destined to embark on an extraordinary journey in life.
2. The second day of the second month of February: the dragon raises its head
It is said that during the Tang Dynasty, there was an unprecedented drought in the world, and there was no rain for several months, the rivers dried up, the fields cracked, and the people were miserable and their livelihoods were difficult.
Emperor Li Shimin was worried, knowing that this was a sign of anger and resentment, so he decided to personally issue an edict and hold a grand ceremony to worship the heavens on the second day of the second month of February, in order to ask for the mercy of the dragon king and send down rain to save the people. According to ancient records, the second day of the second month of February is when the dragon god wakes up, ascends to heaven, and is in charge of the clouds and rain.
At the festival, not only the royal family participated, but the whole country, men and women, young and old, dressed in costumes and prayed to the sky with the most sincere hearts. Legend has it that at the climax of the ceremony, the sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, lightning and thunder, followed by a downpour of rain from the sky, the arid land was instantly moistened, everything was revived, and the people cheered and saw it as the manifestation of the dragon god and answered the prayers of the earth.
Since then, the second day of the second month of February has been given a special significance, and it is believed that on this day, the dragon god will especially favor the earth, bringing good fortune and good harvest. Therefore, various places have formed customs such as holding sacrifices, dragon dances, flying kites, and eating specific foods on the day when the dragon raises its head, in order to show their awe and gratitude to the dragon god.
On the second day of the second lunar month, the spring breeze warms up, the earth recovers, this day is commonly known as "the dragon raises its head", according to legend, it is the day when the dragon begins to move, people born on this day are regarded as having the special blessing of the dragon, indicating that they will be safe and auspicious in their lives, and have a successful career.
"Book of Songs" cloud: "Long Yang Yangyang, and Ling Yang Yang." "In Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of auspiciousness and dignity, representing strength, wisdom and wealth.
People born on the second day of the second month of February seem to be born with the temperament of a dragon, and their life trajectory is often like a soaring dragon, majestic and courageous.
We might as well look to the long river of history to corroborate.
For example, the hero of ancient Greek mythology, Hercules, was born on auspicious days like "the dragon raises its head".
With his extraordinary strength and intelligence, Hercules accomplished many heroic feats and became a legendary figure in ancient Greek mythology.
This coincides with the Chinese cultural concept that "those born on the second day of the second month of February will be blessed by the dragon".
Gu Shiyun: "On February 2, the new rain is sunny, and the grass sprouts are born for a while. "The second day of February is the season of spring and the revival of all things.
People born on this day seem to inherit the vitality and vitality of spring, and life is full of infinite possibilities and hopes.
It is often said, "On the second day of February, the dragon raises its head, and good fortune keeps coming." This sentence expresses people's expectations for spring, and also places good wishes on those born on the second day of February.
They are believed to carry the momentum and wisdom of dragons and embark on an extraordinary path in life.
3. The fifth day of the fifth month of May: Dragon Boat Festival
In this festival full of cultural connotations and mysteries, the traditional customs of driving away evil spirits and avoiding harm have been passed down from generation to generation. Those born on this special day are believed to inherit the unique power of the Dragon Boat Festival to ward off evil spirits and avoid evil, and have a smooth life, with few disasters and few difficulties.
The Dragon Boat Festival has a long history and a long history, and its origins and legends are diverse, but they are all closely related to driving away evil spirits and avoiding harm. As recorded in the "Historical Records" of Qu Yuan's throwing into the river, Qu Yuan's patriotic feelings and tragic fate gave the Dragon Boat Festival a deeper meaning.
The story takes place in the state of Lu, a wise man named Yan Hui, one of Confucius's most proud protégés, known for his noble virtue and profound knowledge.
At that time, the government of Lu was corrupt, the powerful ministers were in power, and the people lived in hardship and complained. Among them, there was a powerful minister who was widely hated for embezzlement, bribery, and oppression of the people.
Yan Hui was deeply distressed, he believed: "What people are evil, I will hate." Since the people have suffered greatly, how can I, as a scholar, sit idly by?" and he decided to stand up and use his wisdom and courage to expose the evil deeds of this powerful minister and ask for the lives of the people.
Yan Hui used his knowledge to skillfully collect evidence, and at the same time preached the right way among the people, awakening the people's sense of justice and encouraging everyone to speak out. At a court meeting, Yan Hui stated the various evil deeds of the powerful minister in a clear and righteous manner in front of the ministers and the monarch, and every sentence hit the point, so that everyone present was moved.
Eventually, the monarch was impressed by Yan Hui's integrity and courage and ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. The crimes of that powerful minister were exposed, he was duly punished, the people applauded, and the country ushered in a period of relative clarity.
"Tao Te Ching" has a saying: "What people are evil, I will hate." This phrase tells us to stay away from those evils and misfortunes. And people born on the fifth day of the fifth month of the fifth month seem to be born with an ability to drive away evil spirits and avoid evil, and can avoid many unnecessary difficulties and setbacks in the journey of life.
Modern people also have special expectations for those born on the fifth day of the fifth month of May.
It is believed that people born on this day will have a unique temperament and destiny like the Dragon Boat Festival, as well as a spirit of perseverance, and this expectation is based on the deep belief in this traditional festival and the good wishes for those born on the fifth day of the fifth month of May.
In ancient and modern folk customs, the Dragon Boat Festival is a festival full of mystery.
People will hang mugwort leaves, drink realgar wine, race dragon boats, eat zongzi, etc., in order to drive away evil spirits and avoid harm, and pray for peace.
These customs reflect people's yearning and pursuit of a better life, and also add a unique cultural charm and life color to those born on the fifth day of the fifth month of May.
Fourth, the seventh day of the seventh month: the begging festival
On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, the Milky Way is a traditional Chinese festival of begging and is also known as the Oriental Valentine's Day.
Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." This is exactly the same as the characteristics of people born on the seventh day of the seventh month, who not only have a rich imagination, but also can use it skillfully in life and show infinite creativity.
There is a cloud in the "Book of Filial Piety": "The body is skinned, and the parents who receive it dare not destroy it, and the beginning of filial piety is also." ”
People born on the seventh day of the seventh month of July know that their talents and talents come from the gifts of their parents and the cultivation of society, and they cherish everything they have, and give back to their families and society with filial piety and intelligence.
In the poem "Begging Qiao" by Lin Jie in the Tang Dynasty, it was written: "Qixi tonight to see the blue sky, morning glory and weaver girl crossing the river bridge. These classical poems not only depict the romantic atmosphere of the Qiqiao Festival, but also add a sense of poetry and talent to those born on the seventh day of the seventh month.
Of course, talent is important, but hard work and perseverance are even more indispensable.
People born on the seventh day of the seventh month of the seventh month possess extraordinary wisdom and ingenuity, but they also need to keep learning and practicing in order to transform these talents into true achievements.
As the ancients said: "If jade is not cut, it will not be made, and if people do not learn, they will not know." "Only by constantly carving and learning can their wisdom and ingenuity be more dazzling.
5. 9 September: Chung Yeung Festival
The Chung Yeung Festival on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month symbolizes longevity and auspiciousness.
On this special day, people will climb high and look far away, enjoy chrysanthemums and tea, in order to pray for health and longevity, and those born on this blessed day are believed to have a long life and a healthy and safe life.
William Shakespeare once said, "Brevity is the soul of wisdom." The concept of longevity and health contained in the Chung Yeung Festival embodies this concise and profound wisdom. People born on this day seem to have inherited this wisdom, and their lives are like chrysanthemums on the mountain, both beautiful and tenacious, no matter what kind of wind, frost, rain and snow they encounter, they can bloom proudly.
There is a saying in "Treatise on Typhoid Fever": "Those who know what they want will end up in a word." This quote tells us that it is essential to grasp the essence of things.
People born on September 9 seem to be born with a natural understanding of how to control the rhythm of life and how to find a balance between busyness and leisure to maintain physical and mental health.
As the saying goes: "September 9, Chongyang arrives, health and longevity." This sentence expresses people's love and expectation for the Chung Yeung Festival, and also expresses good wishes for those born on September 9.
They are believed to have a long life and a healthy and safe life, and this expectation is not unfounded, but is based on a deep belief in this traditional festival and respect and reverence for life.
However, regardless of the date of birth, everyone's health and longevity need to be maintained on their own.
Although people born on September 9 have natural advantages, they also need to pay attention to their diet, daily life, exercise, and maintain an optimistic attitude to maintain their health.
"Life lies in sports, and health lies in oneself. "No matter when or where people are born, they should cherish their bodies and lives and take care of them with their hearts.
Sixth, the eighth day of the lunar month: the eighth day of the lunar month
On this holy day, people make sweet laba porridge as a way to worship ancestors and gods, praying for a good harvest and the well-being of their families in the coming year. Those born on this day are also believed to be blessed by their ancestors and gods, and their lives will be smooth.
Confucius once said in the Analects: "Sacrifice is like being, sacrifice to God is like God." The piety of the sacrifice and the respect for the ancestors and gods are emphasized.
On the day of Laba Festival, it is with this piety and respect that people boil Laba porridge and worship their ancestors and gods. For those born on the eighth day of the lunar month, they seem to be born with this piety and blessing, which makes their life path always so smooth and smooth.
Ancient people often said: "The time is not as good as the place, and the place is not as good as the people." They believe that the protection of ancestors and gods is important, but the support and companionship of family members are indispensable treasures in life.
Modern people often say: "Life is like a bowl of laba porridge, which needs to be boiled slowly to taste the sweetness in it." This sentence is exactly in line with the characteristics of people born on the eighth day of the lunar month.
Their lives are like a bowl of hot laba porridge, which needs time and patience to slowly boil in order to reap the sweetness and success that belong to them.
There are many proverbs and sayings about the Laba Festival in ancient and modern times. For example, "Laba Laba, freeze off the chin", which vividly depicts the cold weather of Laba Festival, and "Laba is the New Year", which expresses people's expectations and joy for the New Year.
These proverbs and sayings not only enrich the cultural connotation of Laba Festival, but also add a unique cultural charm to those born on the eighth day of the lunar month.
The last thing to say is that the date of birth does not determine a person's fate.
Everyone has their own potential and possibilities, and the key lies in how we tap into and realize them.
So no matter what day you were born, don't forget: your destiny is in your own hands!