When is the Autumnal Equinox? Is it appropriate to worship ancestors the day before the Autumnal Equinox in 2020?
Introduction: Different solar terms have different times, so when is the Autumnal Equinox? Is it appropriate to worship ancestors the day before the Autumnal Equinox in 2020? As the eighth month of the lunar calendar arrives, the autumn atmosphere becomes stronger. For people who value traditional culture, what will the eighth month of the lunar calendar in 2020 be like? Please visit Mr. Shui Mo's website for a more detailed introduction.When is the Autumnal Equinox?The Autumnal Equinox is the sixteenth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms, and usually falls on September 22-24 of the Gregorian calendar every year. The 2020 Autumnal Equinox is on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 21:30:32.On the day of the autumnal equinox, the sun reaches 180° of ecliptic longitude (the autumnal equinox point), almost directly shining on the Earth's equator, and the day and night are equal in length everywhere in the world (not considering the refraction of sunlight by the atmosphere and the twilight shadows). In ancient times, there were folk activities of "worshiping the sun in spring and worshiping the moon in autumn". The Autumnal Equinox was once the traditional "Moon Worship Festival" (Mid-Autumn Festival), which evolved from the Moon Worship Festival on Autumn Eve. Autumnal Equinox, "fen" means "half". During the autumnal equinox, day and night are equally divided, 12 hours each, in most parts of the Earth. Near the North Pole (90° north latitude) and the South Pole (90° south latitude), a special phenomenon can be observed where the sun circles above the horizon all day. After the autumnal equinox, the days are shorter and the nights are longer everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, while the days are longer and the nights are shorter everywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. "The characteristics of the autumnal equinox: The autumnal equinox is a special solar term among the 24 solar terms. Is it appropriate to worship ancestors the day before the Autumnal Equinox in 2020?Lunar calendar: August 5, 2020 Gregorian calendar: September 21, 2020, Monday, Virgo - Today's auspicious days ( do not use for important events on days with four departures ): breaking ground, starting drilling, removing mourning clothes, fasting and offering sacrifices, receiving money, taking office, seeking heirs, seeking medical treatment, breaking house, taking medicine, recruiting son-in-law, signing a contract - Today's taboos ( do not use for important events on days with four departures ) : planting, offering sacrifices, praying for blessings, raising beams and erecting pillars, installing doors, building houses, building stoves, opening markets, entering houses, repairing, opening warehouses, receiving betrothal gifts, getting married, separating, breaking ground, installing beds, closing tents, getting married, burying, buying property, releasing water, receiving livestock, sailing, traveling, migratingSince this day is an unlucky day and [do not use for important events], the day before the Autumnal Equinox in 2020 is not suitable for ancestor worship! Autumnal Equinox Customs: Eating Autumn Vegetables In the Lingnan region, the Xie family in Cangcheng Town, Kaiping, one of the former Four Counties (now Five Counties with Heshan), has an unofficial custom called "eating autumn vegetables on the Autumnal Equinox". "Qiucai" is a kind of wild amaranth, which the locals call "Qiubihao". On the day of the Autumnal Equinox, the whole village goes to pick autumn vegetables. When searching in the fields, most of the plants you see are light green, thin, about the length of a palm. The harvested autumn vegetables are usually boiled with fish fillets at home, which is called "autumn soup". There is a saying that goes: "Autumn soup cleanses the internal organs and cleanses the liver and intestines. May the whole family, young and old, be safe and healthy." Since autumn, people have been praying for peace at home and good health. Wild amaranth contains a variety of nutrients. Rich in carotene and vitamin C, it helps to enhance the body's immune function and improve the body's anti-cancer effect. Fried wild amaranth has the effects of detoxification, diuresis, pain relief and improving eyesight. Eating it can enhance the ability to resist and prevent diseases, keep healthy and less prone to illness, and moisturize the skin and beautify the skin. It is suitable for treating dysentery, red eyes, night blindness, mastitis, hemorrhoids and other diseases. The eight characters can be used to calculate when your marriage will begin and the depth of your past life love in this life. Please click on the "Excellent Calculation" below to make predictions in advance. I wish you find your soulmate soon! |
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