The Chinese are celebrating the Jing Zhe season today. Jing Zhe is a season that reflects the situation in which natural assets begin to grow under the influence of climate change, ranking 24rd among the 3 seasons that make up the year.
Jing, to frighten or frighten; Zhe means that insects hibernate without eating or drinking. When the first thunder of spring is heard, hibernating insects suddenly wake up. That day is called Jing Zhe day. The Jing Zhe season usually starts on March 5 or March 6.
During the Jing Zhe season, the weather gets warmer, the Yang factor increases, there is frequent thunder, it rains, the insects are active. Therefore, we can translate the day of Jing Zhe into Turkish as the day of awakening of insects. The Jing Zhe season was known as the Qi Zhe season. Qi means to begin. Since one of the emperors of the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) had Qi in his name, the use of this word was banned and replaced with the word Jing. Among the countries that still use Chinese characters today, the expression Qi Zhe season continues to be used in Japan.
Interesting legend about Jing Zhe
There is a legend about Jing Zhe, which is the 3rd season of the year according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. According to Chinese mythology, Pangu, who is believed to have created this world we live in, died after 18 thousand years. Before he died, his left eye turned into the sun and his right eye turned into the moon, while his last breath was wind and cloud, and the last sound that came out of his mouth was thunder. The thunder was hidden under the ground in autumn and winter, and when the villagers planted in the spring, it was brought out from under the ground. Insects and reptiles such as hibernating snakes, scorpions, centipedes, and turtles were also called Zhe Insects. During the whole winter season, insects remain under the ground without eating or moving. But on the day the Jing Zhe season begins, the insects are awakened by thunder.
Jing Zhe is an important season. A thunderstorm not only awakens the Zhe beetles, but also awakens the entire globe, bringing vitality.
“In the Jing Zhe season, spring planting is not abandoned”
There is a tight connection between agriculture and the rule of nature, Jing Zhe season is of great importance in agricultural production. In rural China, sowing is usually started during the Jing Zhe season. However, due to China's vast geography and climatic characteristics, thunder in Jing Zhe is often heard in the southern part of China.
In ancient times, there were some customs and traditions related to Jing Zhe in China: In some parts of China, people used to burn incense, worship the god of thunder with specially prepared items, and wish for a fruitful year and sufficient rain water. In one part of Shanxi province, a pear is eaten on Jing Zhe day. In the Xuanwei district of Yunnan province, villagers used to play wind instruments at the edge of the fields and chant magic words when they heard the sound of sparrows in the morning of Jing Zhe. Because it was believed that birds would not eat grains ripened in autumn; In many regions, when the first thunder was heard, a mother would turn the pillow on which her child was lying. This meant that beings on earth had awakened and would never sleep again.
Another custom is to worship the white tiger on Jing Zhe day. The White Tiger appears on the Jing Zhe day of every year, bites people, the person who attacks him encounters troublesome people all year, his self-development effort is hindered by difficulties. For a smooth year, people worship the white tiger on Jing Zhe day.
During the Jing Zhe season, the weather heats up quickly, the sunny days increase, at the same time, thunder begins to be heard, and rain precipitation increases. For example, in the Huaihe river basin passing through the central part of China, the air temperature is 6-7 degrees, the temperature increases by 3 degrees compared to the previous season, Yu Shui; The rainfall intensity in the northern regions of the basin is between 15 and 20 mm, while the rainfall in the southern regions varies between 20 and 40 mm.
As red peach and pear blossoms bloom and swallows return, many parts of China enter spring planting. There is a proverb that is common in the central regions of China: “When the Jing Zhe season is entered, spring planting is not stopped.”
Also, the villagers are very busy during the Jing Zhe season, as the grains sown in the winter are slowly entering the ripening season. For example, for wheat, too much or too little water is dangerous because both are harmful. For this, the villagers should follow the weather conditions closely, try to prevent frost, over and under precipitation, and also prevent the damage of insects in the fields.
Health considerations in Jing Zhe
Although Jing Zhe is a season when the weather warms up and flowers bloom, it is also a season when diseases are common. For example, influenza A disease affects citizens in many parts of China these days. Also, although the weather is starting to warm up, it is sometimes cold and dry in the morning and evening. For this reason, fruits such as pears, which relieve dryness, are recommended in Jing Zhe.
Chinese medicine pays attention to “cure not diseases that have happened, but diseases that have not happened yet”, that is, it gives importance to prevent diseases in advance. According to the characteristics of the Jing Zhe season, people should take various precautions to avoid many diseases:
1- Prevention of flu and cold. The number of clothes worn can be reduced or increased according to the air temperature; thin people are advised to be rare in public places, sunbathing at noon is beneficial; night entertainment should be kept in an appropriate amount; It is recommended that those who catch colds easily gargle with salt water twice in the morning and evening.
2- Prevention of mental illness. If the weather is very variable, the psychological functions of the human body are disturbed, and the nervous and digestive systems are affected. In this case, mental illnesses are common. Therefore, during the Jing Zhe season, people spend their free time dancing and singing, listening to music, going out of town, and traveling. sohbet They should organize activities and avoid unhappiness.
3-Prevention of skin diseases such as pollen allergy. Acidic soap should be used instead of alkaline. Arm and leg skin can be protected with honey. For example, according to a record from the Song Dynasty, on the 3rd day of the 3rd month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, peach blossoms are collected, dried, then ground into powder and mixed with honey. You apply it on your face at night before going to bed and wash it off the next morning, only after five days your face skin will be thin and smooth. Fruits are also recommended as always.
In general, in Jing Zhe season, people should eat light and warm meals, with fresh vegetables and protein-rich foods that resist bacteria, such as spinach, spring bamboo shoots, and eggs.
During the Jing Zhe season, the liver is particularly active, so one should not be seriously angry, but be optimistic, and maintain peace of mind.