Why should we cut our hair on February 2, 2021? What are some proverbs about February 2?

The second day of the second month of the lunar calendar is a traditional folk festival called "Dragon Raising its Head". Young people may not know about this festival, but they must have heard of cutting hair on the second day of the second month. So let's find out why we have to cut hair on the second day of the second month in 2021? What are some proverbs about February 2?

Why should we cut our hair on February 2, 2021?

Cutting hair on the second day of February represents good luck and fortune. On the other hand, from the perspective of personal hygiene and health, people rarely get their hair cut during the Chinese New Year. The hair has not been cleaned and trimmed for such a long time, and the hair is thick and long, which breeds many bacteria. The temperature will gradually rise after the Dragon Raises its Head. Getting a haircut at this time can make people feel refreshed, keep the scalp clean and healthy, and greet the arrival of spring with a brand new state.
Dragon Raising its Head is a traditional Chinese festival. This day has a very auspicious meaning in traditional sayings. The "dragon" here refers to the seventh star of the Eastern Azure Dragon among the twenty-eight constellations. At the beginning of the first month of spring every year (when the Big Dipper points to the east), the "Dragon Horn Star" rises from the eastern horizon, so it is called "Dragon Raising its Head". February 2nd, the day when the dragon raises its head, belongs to the beginning of the Mao month in mid-spring. Mao belongs to the wood element and its hexagram is Zhen. Nine two is in the mutual Zhen of Lin hexagram, which indicates that the dragon has left its latent state and has appeared on the surface, showing its head, which is a sign of growth.

Why can’t you shave your head before February 2nd?

1. Traditional customs
In the past, there was a traditional custom that people could not shave their heads in the first month of the lunar calendar, as otherwise it would be unlucky for relatives and friends. However, this is a superstitious belief without any scientific basis.
2. Health perspective
From the perspective of health preservation, the climate in the first month of the year is unstable. Sometimes the temperature is very high, and sometimes it is very low. After cutting your hair, your scalp is exposed to such an environment, and it is easy to catch a cold or get sick. Therefore, it is not recommended to cut your hair in the first month of the year.

What are some proverbs about February 2?

On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head. If the dragon doesn’t raise its head, I will.
On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head and families of all kinds use oxen to plow.
On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head and spring rain falls everywhere.
On the second day of the second month, the sun shines on the beams of the house, and scorpions and centipedes have nowhere to hide.
On the second day of the second month, if you knock on the gourd and fork, nine out of ten mice will be blind. On the second day of the second month, if you knock on the wine cup, nine out of ten nests of mice will be empty.
On the second day of the second month, eat beans, and people will not get sick and the land will have a good harvest.
On the second day of the second month, I go to pick up my baby. If I can’t, I’ll cry.
On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, and scorpions and centipedes all show their heads.
On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, the big warehouse is full, and the small warehouse flows.
On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, and every family brings their daughters to complain about their grievance

Blessings for February 2

1. On February 2, the dragon raises its head, its claws gather wealth, its scales protect the body, its tail sweeps away the haze, its whiskers stroke the spring and autumn, its eyes point to good luck, its head takes the lead, its flying dragon gathers auspicious clouds, and happiness is endless. On the day when the Dragon raises its head, I wish you great success!
2. On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head; if the dragon doesn’t raise its head, you should; dance with dragon lanterns, shave the dragon’s head, and shave off all your worries; fry beans, gnaw on pig’s head, become rich and have a mouth full of oil; paint the dragon’s eyes, wear dragon silk, watch the flowers and appreciate the moon at the Yellow Crane Tower; support the dragon’s whiskers, offer dragon wine, eat and drink deliciously and enjoy yourself; worship the gods, pray for the dragon’s blessing, and it is a good omen for a good harvest; send greetings, wish you a great year, happiness and endless joy!
3. On the second day of February, the dragon raises its head, and the earth prepares for the return of spring. In spring, people are busy and strive to get ahead, digging gold with a hoe. The big warehouse is full, the small warehouse is flowing, and the harvest is good and the blessings are long-lasting. With deep affection and in my heart, I wish you smooth sailing and a happy life!
4. On February 2, the dragon raises its head, which is a good omen for good luck. I wish you: be motivated at work, be enthusiastic in doing things, be accurate in your goals, be profitable in your business, have ideas for the future, and have a promising life!
5. On February 2, the dragon raises its head. Looking up, it is a good sign that a good harvest is in sight. When you look up again, you will have all the blessings, wealth, longevity and happiness. Look up three times, and all your worries and bad luck will go away; look up four times, and a successful career will be in your hands; look up five times, and everything will go smoothly; look up six times, and happiness and health will last forever. On the day of Dragon Raising its Head, I wish you good luck throughout the year!

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Why should we cut our hair on February 2, 2021?

Why can’t you shave your head before February 2nd?

What are some proverbs about February 2?

Blessings for February 2

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