Is February 2nd a good day when the Dragon raises its head? What does it mean?
Dragon Raising its Head is a traditional festival in the second month of the lunar calendar. On this day, people will worship dragons, cut their hair, eat noodles, etc. Is Dragon Raising its Head a good day? What does it mean? Life is rarely smooth sailing, and it is inevitable to encounter some difficulties and adversities. What kind of fortune and good or bad luck will there be in the second month of the lunar calendar? Please pay attention to Shuimoxiansheng.com’s special topic for February of the lunar calendar in 2020!Is February 2nd, the day when the dragon raises its head, a good day?《1》Dragon Raising its Head Festival: The second day of the second lunar month <br /> Dragon Raising its Head, a traditional Chinese festival, is held on the second day of the second lunar month. It is also known as the Spring Farming Festival, the Agricultural Festival, the Green Dragon Festival, the Spring Dragon Festival, etc. It is a traditional Chinese folk festival.《2》At the beginning of the month of Mao in mid-spring: "Dragon" refers to the seventh star of the Eastern Azure Dragon among the twenty-eight constellations. At the beginning of the first month of mid-spring every year, the "Dragon Horn Star" rises from the eastern horizon, so it is called "Dragon Raising its Head". 《3》Between Jingzhe and Spring Equinox: The day of Dragon Raising its Head falls between the Waking of Insects and the Spring Equinox in the Mao month. Mao means to emerge, and all things emerge from the ground, which is a symbol of growth and represents vigorous vitality, as it is said in the Book of Laws: "Mao means luxuriant, which means that all things are luxuriant." 《4》Days to pray for good luck: "The Dragon Raising its Head" is a reflection of the solar terms in ancient Chinese farming culture, indicating that yang energy is coming out from the ground, spring thunder is rumbling, rain is increasing, the temperature is rising, all things are full of vitality, and spring farming begins. Since ancient times, people have regarded the time when the dragon raises its head as a day to pray for blessings, good luck and good fortune. What is the meaning?——February 2, Dragon Headraising Day, meaning: growth, good luck<br /> Chinese name: Dragon Headraising English name: Dragon Headraising DayOther names: Spring Dragon Festival, Spring Ploughing Festival, Farming Festival. Festival time: February 2nd of the lunar calendar. Festival type: Traditional festival. Popular regions: Origin of Chinese festivals: Celestial phenomena, beliefs. Festival activities: Dragon boat launching, dragon worship, hair cutting, firecrackers. Festival food: Beans, noodles, pancakes, eggs. Festival significance: Inheriting and promoting traditional culture. It implies growth and good luck. Natural phenomena: Spring thunder, more rain, and rising temperatures. ——Shaving the dragon head when the dragon raises its head: predicts good luck in the new year <br /> On the second day of the second month, the biggest folk custom is to "shave the dragon head". No matter the old or the young, they cut their hair and trim their faces to make themselves look brand new, which predicts good luck for the whole year. From early morning, some barbershops are crowded with customers coming and going, and the barbers are busy. The reason why many people choose to cut their hair on this day is because there is a folk custom that it is unlucky to shave your head in the first month of the lunar year, so many people generally cut their hair once before the New Year and then wait until the second day of the second month to "cut the old hair." |
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