Chapter 1: The 24 Solar Terms & Yin-Yang Quantization
Annual Standard: Where Does the Year Begin?
1. Winter Solstice vs. Lichun
Astronomically, the Winter Solstice marks the "Birth of Yang," where solar radiation begins to increase. However, in Fate Mechanics (Bazi), we define "Lichun" as the true reset point for the Zodiac year and month. This aligns with the natural symbol of "bursting life energy" and signifies the recalibration of the Earth's magnetic field energy.
2. Historical Evolution of the "First Month"
The definition of the first month (Sui Shou) has shifted throughout dynasties. This is known as the "Three Orthodoxies" in metaphysics:
Xia DynastyTiger Month (1st Lunar Mo.)Aligned with agricultural growth cycles.
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Shang DynastyOx Month (12th Lunar Mo.)Month following Winter Solstice.
Han Dynasty ~ PresentRestored Tiger MonthEstablished the system used for 2000+ years.
3. Why Does Fate Mechanics Insist on "Lichun"?
💡 Solar Calendar vs. Lunar Calendar
Bazi is strictly a Solar Calendar system. While the Lunar New Year shifts based on moon phases, "Lichun" is a constant point where the sun reaches Celestial Longitude 315°, symbolizing the precise rhythm of solar energy received by Earth.
4. Modern Reform: The Split of New Year
1912 (Republic Year 1)Sun Yat-sen: Gregorian Calendar
Adopted the solar calendar. Designated Jan 1st as "New Year's Day" (Yuan Dan).
1914 (Republic Year 3)Yuan Shikai: Spring Festival
Ratified the 1st Day of Lunar Month as "Spring Festival," creating the dual-system we see today.
5. Conclusion: The Standards of Time
🏛️Pre-Qin Era
Inconsistent. New Year started on different months based on the ruling dynasty.
📜Han ~ 1911
Fixed on Lunar Jan 1st, aligned with the Month of Tiger.
🥢Modern Era
Dual-Track System:
Cultural: Lunar Jan 1st (Spring Festival)
Metaphysical: Solar Lichun Point (Zodiac/Month Reset)
Yin-Yang Fluctuation: Quantized Model
The chart below illustrates the theoretical expansion and contraction of energy. Red represents Yang (Active), Blue represents Yin (Passive).
🌸 Spring (Wood) - Ascent of Yang
Lichun
Yushui
Tiger
Jingzhe
Equinox
Rabbit
Qingming
Guyu
Dragon
🔥 Summer (Fire) - Peak Yang
Lixia
Xiaoman
Snake
Mangzhong
Solstice
Horse
Xiaoshu
Dashu
Goat
🌗 The Principle of Extremes
At the peak of Summer Solstice, the first seed of Yin is secretly born; conversely, Winter Solstice marks the birth of Yang.
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