What are the three solar terms in Grain Rain?

The three phases of Grain Rain solar terms are: the first phase is Pingchu; The second time, pigeons blow feathers; Third, Dai Sheng fell to Sang. The beginning of Pingping means that after Grain Rain, the rainfall increased, duckweed began to grow, and after Grain Rain, cuckoo began to sing, because its cry was "cuckoo, cuckoo", as if to show that people should not delay the time of sowing food. Dai Sheng to mulberry means that Dai Sheng is also a cockscomb bird, flying over the branches of mulberry trees, which is a signal that silkworm babies are going to grow up.

Grain Rain introduction

Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. At this time, the precipitation is obviously increased, which is most suitable for the vigorous growth of cereal crops. Its main feature is continuous spring rain, which reflects the significance of agricultural climate in Grain Rain.

There is a custom of drinking Grain Rain tea in Grain Rain. Grain Rain tea is made of new tea picked in Grain Rain on this day, and it should be picked in the morning. It is said that drinking tea in Grain Rain can clear fire and improve eyesight on this day. Therefore, no matter what the weather is in Grain Rain, people will go to Chashan to pick some new tea to drink.

After the solar term in Grain Rain, the temperature gradually rises and the rainfall begins to increase, but we should also pay attention to keep warm, and it is best to add a coat in the morning and evening. In terms of mental and emotional health, we should also pay attention to mental conditioning, avoid anger and depression, and maintain an open mind and a calm mind.