Navigating Time’s Tapestry

Navigating Time’s Tapestry: Unveiling the Intriguing Interplay of Lunar and Solar Beginnings

While the first day of the lunar calendar is traditionally considered the beginning of the Chinese New Year, in reality, the arrival of the solar term, “Lichun” or Spring Begins, more accurately marks the start of the new year. In 2024, the Lichun occurs on February 4th at 16:26, a few days ahead of the first day of the lunar calendar on February 10th. This difference results in an interesting phenomenon: babies born before the arrival of Chinese New Year will belong to the Year of the Dragon.

In 2024, if a baby is born after February 4th (post-Spring), they will be classified as Dragon babies, rather than being associated with the traditional lunar new year. This situation brings some intriguing considerations and expectations for families.

However, the scenario is slightly different in 2025. Although the first day of the lunar calendar falls on January 29th, Spring has not yet arrived and will not until February 3rd at 22:10. Therefore, babies born between January 29th and February 3rd at 22:10 in 2025 will still be considered as Dragon babies, not Snake babies. This circumstance gives rise to the term “Year Without Spring” for 2024.

The concept of a “Year Without Spring” implies a period between the first day of the lunar calendar in 2024 and 2025 without the occurrence of the Spring Begins solar term. Traditionally, this time is deemed unsuitable for marriage ceremonies. However, this viewpoint may not hold ground in modern society. The auspiciousness of marriage is determined not solely by the presence of the Spring Begins term but more comprehensively by the favorable and unfavorable aspects according to the calendar.

The calendar incorporates a wealth of astronomical information, observations of various solar terms, and celestial phenomena. The auspiciousness of marriage is derived from the comprehensive consideration of these factors, not solely relying on a specific solar term. Therefore, for the “Year Without Spring” in 2024 and 2025, the auspiciousness of marriage can still be determined through detailed calendar analysis.

At this unique juncture in time, people may find it beneficial to approach traditional beliefs with greater flexibility, combining scientific and cultural understanding to infuse more optimism and blessings into family joyous occasions.

时光之织：揭示农历和节气交织的迷人奥妙

每年农历正月初一被视为中国传统的新年开始，但实际上，立春这一节气的到来更为确切地标志着新一年的开始。2024年的立春时间为阳历二月四日16时26分，比正月初一的二月十日提前了一些。这一差异导致了一个有趣的现象：在正月初一到来之前出生的宝宝，将迎来属龙的年份。

今年2024年，如果宝宝在二月四日（过了立春）出生，那么他们将属于龙宝宝，而不是按照传统的正月初一所属的年份。这种情况为家庭带来了一些有趣的考虑和期待。

然而，2025年的情况稍有不同。尽管正月初一在一月二十九日，但是立春尚未到来，直到二月三日22时10分。因此，即使在2025年一月二十九日到二月三日22时10分之间出生的宝宝，仍然属于龙的年份，而非属蛇的年份。这种情况使得2024年被称为“无春年”。

所谓的“无春年”是指在来临2024年正月初一到2025年正月初一之间没有逢到立春的节气，因此传统上认为这段时间不适合结婚嫁娶。然而，这一观点在现代社会看来并不站得住脚。结婚嫁娶的吉凶，并非仅仅取决于是否逢到立春，而更多地是基于历法的吉凶来推算。

历法中包含了丰富的天文信息，以及对各种节气、星象的观测和计算。结婚嫁娶的吉凶是综合考虑这些因素得出的，而不仅仅依赖于一个特定的节气。因此，对于迎来“无春年”的2024年和2025年，结婚嫁娶的吉凶仍然可以通过详细的历法分析来确定。

在这个特殊的时间节点，人们或许可以更加灵活地看待传统观念，结合科学和文化的双重理解，为家庭的喜庆时刻注入更多的乐观和祝福。