What does the yellow calendar mean to rush the dog?

The term "dog rush" in the Gregorian calendar refers to the corresponding twelve solar terms "heavy snow" in the Gregorian calendar, which coincides with the eleventh month of the Year of the Dog. At this time, the yang gradually disappears, the yin gradually grows, the temperature drops, and the heavy snow is coming. In ancient times, farmers began to harvest late rice and took some cold-proof measures to keep warm. For people, the Gregorian calendar is more like a node of good weather, good place and good people, which indicates the coming heavy snow season.

At this special time node, some people will carry out some activities according to traditional customs and pray for good luck, peace and health. For example, some places will go running water, go for an outing and pick lotus flowers on dog washing day in the yellow calendar. It is said that this can ward off evil spirits and keep peace. In addition, some areas will also worship the god of wealth and the god of land on this day, praying for a bumper harvest and favorable weather.

Although it is only a time node, it is regarded as a turning point in some fields. Before this solar term, the pace of people's work and life was slow, but after the yellow calendar rushed the dog, the pace of people's work and life would gradually accelerate and enter a busy period. Therefore, it not only has special meanings and customs, but also has certain influence on the production and lifestyle of local people.