On the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, there is a folk saying that "on the second day of February, the dragon looks up". Since ancient times, the people of China have regarded the dragon as an auspicious thing and the master of weathering rain. The day when the dragon raised its head was regarded as a day to pray for good weather, ward off evil spirits, and make a fortune. Dragon Head Raising, also known as Spring Farming Festival, Farming Festival, Qinglong Festival and Spring Dragon Festival, is a traditional folk festival in China. The festival originated from the worship of natural phenomena and was related to the ancient people's understanding of the movement of stars and farming culture.
Since the Zhou and Qin Dynasties, the ancients divided the dome-like starry sky into 28 stars. According to the different shapes of the stars, seven stars are grouped and named after four animals, namely East Qinglong, West White Tiger, South Suzaku and North Xuanwu.
Among the seven green dragons, "Dragon Horn Star" first appeared on the horizon when spring came and became a symbol of the arrival of spring.
"February 2" is between rain, fright and the solar terms of the vernal equinox. It is the time when spring returns to the earth, everything recovers and fertilizer is ready for cultivation, and sowing is about to begin. Legend has it that the "dragon" in charge of sex and rain also wakes up, and the rain is like oil and spring rain. "Dragon's Head Raises" represents people's eager expectation of seasonality and seasonality in the farming era, expecting good weather, bumper crops and full warehouses.
In terms of solar terms, the second day of the second lunar month is between "rain", "earthquake" and "vernal equinox", and many places in southern China have begun to enter the rainy season. After beginning of spring and the rain, it is the third solar term in spring and the beginning of Uzuki. The Book of Dharma says, "Mao's words are also true. Everything is full of words. " Therefore, hair refers to the meaning that everything comes out of the ground, that is, all flowers and trees come out of the ground as hair, which also represents vitality and vitality. Therefore, February is also a month when energy is generated and vitality begins, indicating that a year's farming activities are about to begin.
In mid-spring, the dragon looks up and everything recovers like rain; Every year is bright and bright, and the harvest is good.
On February 2 nd, the dragon looked up! Everything is born in spring, and everything is a good sign! Today, many people still have their hair cut on the second day of February, so that their faces can keep pace with the spring, full of vitality and vitality, and their lives and careers can flourish. Therefore, the health of the whole family on this day means that it is a good sign from the first day of spring to the end of the year.