Rural old sayings are the experiences summed up by rural elders in generations of social life. They have always been easy to understand and can be passed down to future generations. These old sayings tell thousands of truths and are thought-provoking. This is also the charm of rural old sayings. Today Let’s talk about the old saying “Don’t bear the mulberry tree with your head, and don’t step on the locust tree with your feet”. How should we understand it?
Everyone who lives in the countryside knows that the fresh air in the countryside is mainly based on the vast fields and green trees. Speaking of trees, there are many kinds of trees in the countryside, such as willows, poplars, mulberry trees, locust trees, tung trees, etc. Etc., they are generally planted all over the country. These trees play an important role in purifying the air. Our ancestors believe in Feng Shui. Everything should be neat and orderly. Even the homophonic sound should have the meaning of auspiciousness and happiness. For example, the house you live in should be straight. The mouth of the eating bowl should be round or square, and the same is true for the trees. More attention should be paid to the garden of blessings. For example, the persimmon tree means "everything goes well", the pomegranate tree means "many words and many grandchildren", the osmanthus tree means "the first grade", etc. wait.
"No mulberry on your head, no locust tree on your feet" refers to two common trees in rural areas, one is mulberry tree and the other is locust tree. Among the old folk, mulberry is homophonic for "mourning". It implies that there is a funeral at home. Using such a tree as a beam and hanging it above your head every day makes you feel uneasy. The locust tree is often said to be a ghost tree by rural elders because it has a strong yin energy and can easily be possessed by ghosts. Ancient people also liked to choose locust trees when hanging themselves. Wouldn't it be unlucky to use such a tree as a threshold, so the old people in rural areas said, "If you don't support the mulberry tree with your head, you won't step on the locust trees with your feet."
Using wood as beam heads and planks as thresholds were the main forms of building houses in rural areas in the 1960s and 1970s. At that time, most rural houses were made of mud mixed with wheat straw or straw stubble, and then poured in some lime. Powder, this lime powder must be cooked. Only after it is fully stirred can the wall be strong and durable. After the house is built, the last step is to raise the beam, which is the highest middle beam on the roof. At this time, firecrackers and red cloth must be tied. , worshiping gods, etc., which means family reunion and money flowing in like a tide. The door is made of two wooden boards, and there is usually a gap with the ground. In hot weather in summer, the air in the house sinks and flows out, making the room hot and cold. In winter, the cold air flows back into the house, making it cooler. , so it is necessary to install thresholds, which are said to gather wealth and protect against evil winds. These are also the life experiences of the older generation.
In short, the old saying in rural areas, "Don't bear the mulberry tree on your head, and don't step on the locust tree tree with your feet", is the hope of the older generation of farmers for a happy life. Based on the experience summarized by some folk taboos, Feng Shui has been used by emperors and nobles of all dynasties. Everyone respects them. As for the common people, they hope for peace and good fortune. Who is willing to cause unnecessary trouble?