After the Jingzhe solar term, the climate in most areas gradually warmed up and everything began to recover. Although the weather began to warm up, it is recommended that everyone still pay attention to preventing the late spring cold. Let’s take a look at the folk activities and health maintenance points of the Jingzhe solar term that I have compiled for you. You are welcome to read, for reference only.
Folk activities during the Jingzhe solar term
1. White tiger sacrifice
According to legend, the custom of white tiger sacrifice is this. In the past, people believed that on the day of the Waking of Insects, white tigers would come out to eat people, and the thunder in the sky was the roar of the white tigers. Therefore, in order to ensure safety, we must hold sacrifices on the Waking of Insect Day to pray for God’s blessing and prevent the white tiger from coming out to harm people. The so-called white tiger sacrifice refers to a white tiger drawn on paper for worship. The paper tiger is usually yellow with black markings, and has a pair of fangs drawn at the corner of the mouth. When worshiping, it is necessary to feed it with fat pig blood so that it will no longer hurt others with its mouth. Then, raw pork is smeared on the mouth of the paper tiger to make it full of oil and water, so that it cannot open its mouth to talk about people's right and wrong.
2. Hitting villains
Hitting villains on the day of Jingzhe has a special meaning and is said to have the best effect. Because during the Waking of Insects, the villains are still relatively weak and have not formed a climate, so they are easier to fight. Giving the villain a head-on blow before he or she becomes a person can suppress, attack, and keep the villain away. It is usually performed in dark places such as crossroads, under bridges, roadsides, and mountains. It is said that such places have strong evil spirits and are more likely to attract ghosts and gods and restrain villains.
3. Recruit noble people
With the help of noble people, things will naturally go smoothly and you will feel comfortable physically and mentally. Everyone hopes to have noble people to help them, so it is a good choice to take some measures to attract noble people during the Jingzhe season. Taking advantage of the compatibility or trine relationship between the zodiac signs, placing or wearing zodiac ornaments that are in the sixth or trine combination with your own zodiac sign can help attract noble people to help you. A clean and tidy environment is the key to good Feng Shui. Therefore, if you want to attract noble people, you must always keep the surrounding environment clean.
4. To attract peach blossoms
Those who need peach blossoms can go to the southeast from March 6 to 20. Master Ou Yi, an eminent monk of the Tiantai Sect in the late Ming Dynasty, said: "A glass of water will not save the fire of a car, but only if each person has a cup. If one cup is not enough, another cup will be enough. If there are too many glasses of water, the fire of the car will not be extinguished. Today, there are many bad lucks, and with the same If you divide bad karma and attract emotions, how can you extinguish it without the water of compassionate samadhi?" It can be seen that releasing lives is a good method in Buddhism to cultivate good causes and cultivate compassion. The merits of releasing lives are immeasurable and can enhance peach blossoms.
5. Lucky for Wealth
Friends who need to have good luck with wealth can take advantage of the spring season to travel to the northwest during the Waking of Insects, in order to absorb wealth, which is beneficial to good fortune. If you want to start a business, if you are optimistic about the opportunity, take action when it is time to do so, and do not hesitate, because this is the best opportunity of the year to invest in starting a business. Friends who are already successful in their careers should not stick to the status quo, but use this time to dare to innovate, develop, and take new paths.
Key points of Jingzhe health care
1. Eat in moderation
1. Eat more light foods and fresh vegetables rich in plant protein and vitamins
< p> The weather is obviously getting warmer during Jingzhe. The diet should be warm and light, and should be in harmony with the nature of the liver, help the spleen, and make the five internal organs peaceful. It is advisable to eat more light foods and fresh vegetables rich in plant protein and vitamins, such as spring bamboo shoots, spinach, celery, chicken, eggs, milk, duck blood, aloe vera, water radish, bitter gourd, fungus, rape, yam, lotus seeds, tremella, etc. food.2. Eat more pears
During the Waking of Insects season, the weather suddenly changes from warm to cold, and the climate is relatively dry, which can easily cause dryness of the mouth and exogenous cough. Raw pears are cold in nature and sweet in taste. They have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, nourishing yin and clearing away heat. There is a folk custom of eating pears in the wake of stinging. There are many ways to eat pears, such as raw, steamed, juiced, roasted or boiled.
3. Eat less animal fat foods
The diet should be light, greasy foods should be eaten as little as possible, and irritating foods such as peppers, onions, garlic, and peppers should also be eaten.
2. There are ways to prevent diseases
"When righteousness is stored in the body, evil cannot be affected." This means that when the body's righteousness is strong, evil will not easily invade the body, and it will not Disease occurs. Therefore, it is very important to enhance physical fitness and improve the body's disease resistance. In addition, you must maintain a happy, calm and good attitude mentally, and avoid rash anger. Otherwise, too much liver qi will easily cause dizziness, dizziness, stroke and mental illness.
Spring corresponds to the liver. Improper health care can damage the liver. The Waking of Insects season is a season of high incidence of liver diseases. Influenza, meningococcal meningitis, chickenpox, herpes zoster, epidemic hemorrhagic fever, etc. are all prone to epidemic outbreaks during this solar term, so we must strictly guard against such diseases.
3. There are rules for movement
"Huangdi Neijing" says: "In the third month of spring, this is called hair and aging. Heaven and earth are born, and all things are prosperous. Lie down at night and walk early, and walk widely. "Walking slowly in the courtyard with your hair spread out in order to generate ambition" means that in spring, when everything revives, you should go to bed late and get up early, and take a slow walk outdoors to help your health. Therefore, exercise in this season should not be too intense. After all, people are just recovering from the cold of winter and need to do it step by step. Going out for an outing, picnicking, and flying kites are all good choices.
4. Live a moderate life
After the Waking of Insects, the temperature gradually rises and the climate becomes warmer, and people will feel sleepier and sleepier. This is commonly known as "spring sleepiness". Therefore, only by ensuring a good sleep can you have a healthy and energetic working life.
1. Get rid of distracting thoughts half an hour before going to bed to calm your mind and help you fall asleep.
2. Moving your body a little will help your body stretch and relax.
3. Wash your face and feet before going to bed, massage your face and rub your soles. It can promote the circulation of blood and gas, warm and nourish the internal organs, soothe the mind and calm the mind, eliminate the fatigue of the day, and facilitate falling asleep.
Benefits of eating pears in Jingzhe
Prevent colds
Pears are known as natural mineral water, juicy and delicious, clearing and nourishing the lungs, clearing away heat and reducing fire. It moistens the lungs and removes dryness. It is suitable for patients with fever and internal heat during the winter and spring seasons. Because pears are rich in nutrients, eating pears regularly can also effectively prevent colds.
Moisturizing
During the Waking of Insects season, the weather suddenly changes from warm to cold, and the climate is relatively dry, which can easily lead to dryness of the mouth and exogenous cough. Raw pears are cold in nature and sweet in taste, and have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, nourishing yin and clearing away heat.
Liver nourishing
In spring, when yang energy rises, it is the season to nourish the liver. Pears contain more sugars and vitamins, which have a certain liver-protecting effect.
Hydration
In spring, people often experience itchy skin and dry mouth and nose. Pears have the effect of moisturizing and eliminating wind. In spring, you can eat more pears to moisturize and relieve cough, replenish moisture and relieve pain. Body dryness.