Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Almanac inquiry - Is 24 years a widow's year?

Is 24 years a widow's year?

This year 2024 is a year of widowhood.

Since 2023 is a leap month year with two February, there are two beginning of spring in a year. Then this will directly lead to the situation that there will be no beginning of spring in 2024. Beginning of spring is the first of the 24 solar terms, representing the revival of everything and the return of spring. It is full of vitality and a good symbol.

A year without beginning of spring is usually considered unlucky, that is, a widowed year, and many things can't be handled, so there are many taboos among the people.