The corresponding twelve constellations in the twenty-four solar terms

Similar to the twenty-four solar terms, the ancient ecliptic was divided into 12 with spring as the starting point, so the twelve constellations in astrology (in essence, the zodiac) coincide with the twelve qi of China in the twenty-four solar terms. But the zodiac is a time period, not a time point.

Aries: Corresponding to the vernal equinox in Grain Rain.

Taurus: Grain Rain to Xiaoman.

Gemini: It is equivalent to the summer solstice.

Cancer: corresponding to the summer solstice to the great heat.

Leo: It corresponds to hot summer to hot summer.

Virgo: It corresponds to the summer solstice and autumn equinox.

Libra: It corresponds to the autumnal equinox to the first frost.

Scorpio: corresponding to the first frost to the light snow.

Sagittarius: Yu Xiaoxue equivalent to the winter solstice.

Capricorn: It corresponds to the winter solstice to the great cold.

Aquarius: It corresponds to cold to rain.

Pisces: Corresponding to the rainy season until the vernal equinox (20 1 1 year,1February), Qing bamboo slips released a group of photos of 24 solar terms. "beginning of spring. The thirteenth day of the first month. The sun passes through the zodiac at 3 15 degrees, and spring begins. Beginning of spring is the first solar term in a year. The prelude of spring was unveiled, plants began to sprout and farmers began to sow. " Many netizens have a deeper understanding of the traditional solar terms in China while downloading the photos of solar terms on bamboo slips as computer desktops. In this regard, Qing Jian expressed satisfaction. "In recent years, traditional culture has really warmed up. Many friends I met online expressed their desire to experience this beauty. I am very happy that my work can arouse the love of my peers for tradition and play a role. "