Is it taboo to take a bath at the beginning of autumn? Are there any other taboos?
With the arrival of the Beginning of Autumn, various folk taboos related to the solar terms are circulated among the people across my country. Among them, the taboo against taking a bath is prevalent in some areas. Why is this? What are the taboos we need to pay attention to during the Beginning of Autumn? The stars move, the seasons change, and the sixth lunar month is here in a blink of an eye. Shuimoxiansheng.com has compiled a special article about the sixth lunar month of 2020 for you. Let’s take a look together!Why can’t we take a bath on the beginning of autumn?In the early days, tap water was not yet available to every household, and only a few people could afford to dig wells. Many people went to the river bend to bathe. The saying that one should not bathe on the Beginning of Autumn referred to bathing in the river at that time.Because the temperature of the river water will be lower after the beginning of autumn than in the summer, and after the hot summer, the human body's internal consumption is relatively large, resulting in a decrease in immunity. At this time, taking a bath in the river is prone to leg cramps and colds. There are no restrictions on showering and bathing at home after the beginning of autumn. What should you pay attention to when taking a bath in the Beginning of Autumn?1. Avoid taking cold showers. Many people like to take cold showers in the hot summer, but after the beginning of autumn, the weather becomes cooler in the mornings and evenings, so it is not advisable to continue taking cold showers to avoid catching a cold.2. Keep warm. After taking a shower, be sure to dry your body, put on proper clothes, and avoid catching a cold. 3. It is advisable to take a bath before 9 pm. The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine said, "All diseases and illnesses begin in the morning, are normal during the day, get worse in the evening, and become very severe at night." At night, the Yang energy is hidden in the internal organs, and the body surface lacks protection. Taking a bath at this time will allow moisture to easily enter the body, causing body dampness. Are there any taboos during the Beginning of Autumn?1. On the day of the Beginning of Autumn, people are forbidden to walk in the fields. Instead, people should write "Today is the Beginning of Autumn, all diseases will be cured" on red paper and stick it on the wall.2. On the day of the Beginning of Autumn, we need to worship our ancestors and pay homage to the gods. We should not forget our ancestors during spring ploughing and autumn harvest. We also thank God for his blessing and celebrate the good harvest. 3. Avoid sexual intercourse on the day of the Beginning of Autumn: The ancients were very particular about sexual intercourse, and there was a saying in ancient times that sexual intercourse was avoided on the day of the Beginning of Autumn. This not only has a great impact on each other's health, but also brings bad luck to the fortunes of both men and women. 4. In the south, there is a custom of "eating autumn melons on the beginning of autumn". On the beginning of autumn, people take watermelons and eat them with liquor. People believe that this can prevent malaria. 5. After the beginning of autumn, the temperature difference between day and night increases. In terms of diet, you should insist on clearing away heat and eat more foods that nourish yin and moisten the lungs. 6. In some areas, there is a custom of "touching autumn" on the day of the Beginning of Autumn. That is, married women who have not yet given birth, accompanied by their younger sister-in-law or other female companions, go to the fields in the autumn night to "follow the vines to find melons." It is said that touching a pumpkin will give birth to a boy, and touching lentils will give birth to a girl. Children born out of wedlock will become smarter if they touch onions, and will not suffer from eye diseases if they touch peppers. |
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