What is Gu Rain?

Time

April 19 to 21 every year

Three waits

Ping's birth: Duckweed begins to grow.

The dove whisks its feathers: the cuckoo begins to remind people to sow seeds.

Dai Sheng descends on Mulberry: Dai Sheng birds begin to be seen on mulberry trees.

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Gu Yu, located in the sixth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms.

"The Seventy-two Seasons of the Moon Order": "In the middle of March, since the rain, the earth has pulsated, and now it is raining in the valley of water." The valley rains during the rainy season, like the rain of my public land. Gaigu sows seeds at this time, from top to bottom also. "At this time, the weather is mild and the rain is significantly increased, which has a great relationship with the growth and development of cereal crops."

The moderate amount of rain is conducive to the rejuvenation of wintering crops and the sowing of seedlings of spring sown crops, and the so-called "rain and hundreds of grains" in ancient times reflects the modern agricultural climate significance of "valley rain". However, excessive rain or severe drought often causes harm and affects later yields. Guyu in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River not only points out its agricultural significance, but also shows that "spring rain is as expensive as oil".

In ancient China, Gu Yu was divided into three seasons: "The first waiting for Ping to be born; the second waiting for the dove to whisk its feathers; and the third for Dai Sheng to descend to Sang." "It means that after the rain in the valley, the rainfall increases, the duckweed begins to grow, then the cuckoo begins to remind people to sow, and then the mulberry tree begins to see the daisheng bird.

Valley rain is the last festival of spring, when the seedlings in the field are first planted, the crops are newly planted, and the moisture of the rain is most needed, so it is said that "spring rain is as expensive as oil". Guyu means "rain born in a hundred valleys", which is the valley rain when the sun reaches 30° ecliptic longitude on April 20 or 21 every year.

In the "Seventy-two Waiting Solutions to the Moon Order", it is said, "In the middle of March, since the rain, the earth has pulsated, and now it is raining again in the valley of the water... Gaigu sows seeds at this time, from the bottom up also", hence the name.

During the rainy season of the valley, in the southern region, "the poplar flowers fall to the end of the rules", the willows fly down, the rhododendrons cry at night, the peony spits, the cherry is ripe, and the natural scenery tells people: It is late spring.

Regarding the origin of the Guyu Festival, according to the "Huainanzi" record, Cangjie's creation of characters was an earth-shattering event, and the Yellow Emperor issued an edict in late spring and early summer, declaring the success of Cangjie's character creation and calling on the subjects of the world to learn it together. On this day, an unusual rain fell, falling countless grains of rice, so posterity named this day Gu Yu, becoming one of the twenty-four solar terms.

1. It is forbidden to kill the five poisons

After the valley rain, the temperature rises, the disease and insect pests enter the high breeding period, in order to alleviate the damage of diseases and insect pests to crops and people, the farmers enter the field to kill insects, while posting valley rain stickers, pray for the exorcism of Najib.

2, fishermen popular valley rain sacrifice sea

The rainy season in the valley is the time when the spring sea is warm, and the hundred fish travel to the shallow sea, which is a good day to go to the sea to fish. As the saying goes, "ride the valley rain to the Internet". In order to be able to go to sea safely and return with a full load, the fishermen will hold a sea festival on this day of Gu Yu and pray for the blessing of the sea god.

3. Walking in the valley rain

In ancient times, there was a custom of "walking in the valley rain", and on this day, young women walked in the village to visit relatives, or walked in the wild, which means to integrate with nature and strengthen their health.

4. Drink Guyu tea

Legend has it that Gu Yu's tea on this day will clear the fire, ward off evil spirits, and blind eyes, so there is a custom of picking tea in Gu Yu in the south.

5, valley rain food toon

In the north, there is a custom of eating toon in the valley rain.

6. Gu Yu sacrifices Wen Zu Cangjie

"Guyu Sacrifice Cangjie" is a folk tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years since the Han Dynasty.

7. Take a bath to eliminate disasters and avoid disasters

In the northwest region, in the old days, people called the river water of Guyu "peach blossom water", and it is said that bathing with it can eliminate disasters and avoid disasters.

The valley rain has arrived, the late spring has arrived, everything is growing stronger, and the weather is getting hotter. The temperature is higher at noon, but the temperature in the morning and evening is still low, so it is necessary to wear clothes appropriately in the morning and evening, especially to pay attention to not blowing wind after sweating, in order to prevent colds; people with allergies should also prevent pollen allergies when going out, and prevent allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma and other attacks.

At this time, the yang qi gradually grows, the yin qi gradually disappears, it is necessary to go to bed early and get up early, do not sweat excessively, in order to regulate the dirty qi. In addition, due to the rainy season of the valley, it is necessary to prevent the intrusion of moisture into the human body, and there are symptoms such as shoulder and neck pain, joint pain, abdominal distension, and lack of desire to eat.

In terms of emotions and sports, it is also like the Qingming Festival health, keeping a comfortable mood, a broad heart, listening to music, fishing, spring swimming, tai chi, walking, etc. can cultivate temperament, avoid worrying and anxiety in case of trouble, and even move liver fire.

At this time, the liver qi is volted, the heart is gradually exuberant, and the temper is also in a period of exuberance, which is a good time for the body to supplement, but it cannot be supplemented like winter, and some foods that are beneficial to the liver and kidneys should be consumed to conform to the changes in yin and yang and lay the foundation for a safe summer.

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