什么是立春? 2024立春日应该怎么做? What is Li Chun? What should I do on 2024 Li Chun Day?

 

立春是农历二十四节气中的第一个，决定一年的运势。大地回春，洋溢着欢乐的气氛。在24个节气中，包括立春、立夏、立秋和立冬，它们代表春夏秋冬的开始。而立春日则象征着“三阳开泰”，在易经八八六十四卦中对应地天泰卦。否极泰来，安居泰然，如同泰山北斗那般稳固。

 

然而，很多人存在误解。实际上，2024年2月4日下午4时26分才算是立春，这一时刻标志着龙年的开始。虽然农历初一在2月10日，但立春意味着新的一年已经开始了，因为大地已经焕发生机。立春过后，各种事物的吉凶也开始发生变化。在立春这一天，个人的气色会影响整个一年的运势，因此务必保持和和气气，度过一个愉快的立春，为整个一年带来好运。

 

2024年2月4日下午4时26分，标志着龙年的开始，立春是三阳开泰，大地回春的好时光，也是一年的起点。立春是24个节气中的第一天，是易经八八六十四卦12消息卦的首个卦，即地天泰卦。三个阳爻在下，三个阴爻在上，象征着平衡，是一年中天地气象最平衡的时刻。由于冷空气在上，热空气在下，冷空气会下降，所以冷气机和空调都安装在上面。燃烧的火向上升起，形成了泰卦。因此，北京故宫紫禁城的龙穴位于交泰殿，在交泰殿中，可以看到凤在上，龙在下的图案，这象征着易经中的泰卦，即阴爻在上，阳爻在下，也就是坤卦在上，乾卦在下。

 

你可以参考我的博客 https://penangfengshui.blogspot.com/2021/05/64-9-16.html中有关此的信息，了解更多有关《易经64卦的智慧》（第9卦-第16卦）的内容，或者查看我的电子书 https://penangfengshui.com/portfolio/book_006/ 《易经入门 FUNDAMENTAL OF I-CHING》以深入了解。

否极泰来。否卦是易经中的第十一卦，它后面是第十二卦泰卦。否卦和泰卦是综卦，即两个卦倒转过来。地天泰卦是天卦在下，地卦在上；而否卦则完全相反，是天卦在上，地卦在下，形成了不平衡。热空气在上，冷空气在下，二者没有交流。立春代表泰卦，是12”消息卦”的第一卦，一年的开始，而12消息卦又代表一年的十二个月。祝福大家否极泰来，立春吉祥。

 

在立春这一天，建议不要剪头发，不要赖床，可以出门走走，也可以进行布施、做善事来代替。可以换上一身喜气洋洋的新衣，为新的一年带来好运！

 

财务上要有进不出，可以去银行存钱，但千万不要将支票日期写成2月4日，也尽量减少在立春这一天缴交水电费等费用，因为财务要有进不出。但是鼓励在立春这一天进行布施，因为舍得舍得，有舍才有得。

 

准备一个红包，里面放入RM168，并放在您的财位。如果您没有找过我进行财位布局，可以在2024年流年飞星财位，也就是西南方，放一个装有RM168红包的财箱。此外，建议在2024年2月4日下午4时26分的当天，出去头顶太阳，赤脚踏实地，感受大地回春的温暖，保持心情愉快，不要发怒。

 

在这个时候把家里的灯火都打开，风扇也打开，向上天祈祷。米容器要装满米，并根据我在 https://penangfengshui.blogspot.com/2024/01/2024how-to-enhance-your-houseofficeshop.html 中教导的2024年流年飞星布局来布局您的家居，那么您在2024年肯定会事事顺心，丰衣足食。

Li Chun marks the first of the 24 solar terms in the lunar calendar and plays a crucial role in determining the year's overall fortune. As the Earth rejuvenates, an atmosphere of joy and vitality fills the air. Among the 24 solar terms, Li Chun, Li Xia, Li Qiu, and Li Dong signify the beginning of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, respectively. Li Chun, occurring on the day when three Yangs coincide, is considered an auspicious time when the heavens and earth are in harmony, represented by the Tai Gua in the Yi Jing's 8x8=64 hexagrams. "When adversity reaches its extreme, prosperity is on the horizon." The world is in a state of prosperity, embracing balance, much like the Tai Shan and Bei Dou.

 

It is a common misconception that the Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the lunar calendar. In reality, a new year starts on Li Chun when the Earth has fully rejuvenated. After Li Chun, various aspects of life undergo changes, making it an essential day to observe. Personal aura on this day influences the overall fortune for the year. Avoid arguments and anger, spending the day harmoniously and joyfully, setting a positive tone for the rest of the year.

 

On February 4, 2024, at 4:26 pm, the Year of the Dragon begins with Li Chun. This day is particularly significant, symbolizing the rebirth of the earth and the commencement of a new year. Li Chun holds the position of the first hexagram, representing the Earth's Tai Gua, with three Yangs at the bottom and three Yins at the top, creating a balanced configuration. This equilibrium, where cold air descends while warm air ascends, facilitates communication and harmony. Beijing's Forbidden City, with its dragon veins located in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, exemplifies this balanced energy.

You refer to my blog about it https://penangfengshui.blogspot.com/2021/05/64-9-16.html 易经64卦的智慧 (第9卦-第16卦) or my eBook https://penangfengshui.com/portfolio/book_006/ 易经入门 FUNDAMENTAL OF I-CHING to understand further.

The shift from adversity to prosperity is illustrated through the transition from the Eleventh Gua, the Gua of Adversity, to the Twelfth Gua, the Gua of Prosperity. The Twelfth Gua, Tai Gua, and Li Chun together signify the beginning of a new year, representing the first of the 12”消息卦”, corresponding to the twelve months of the year. Wishing everyone a turn of fortune and prosperity on Li Chun, the auspicious start to the year.

 

It is advisable to refrain from cutting hair on Li Chun, rise early, and spend some time outdoors. Acts of charity and goodwill can replace negative actions, and wearing new, vibrant clothes can symbolize ushering in a prosperous year.

 

Financial transactions should involve inflow rather than outflow, making it an opportune time to deposit money in the bank. However, avoid writing checks dated February 4th and minimize utility payments. In contrast, engaging in acts of charity is encouraged, as generosity begets fortune.

 

Prepare a red packet containing RM168  and place it in your wealth corner. If you haven't consulted me for your wealth position, locate the Southwest wealth sector and position a wealth box with RM168  on February 4, 2024. Additionally, it is recommended to step outside, bask in the sunlight, and connect with the Earth by standing barefoot on grass for two minutes at precisely 4:26 pm.

 

During this time, illuminate your home, turn on fans, and pray to the heavens. Fill a rice container and align your home or office according to the 2024 Flying Star layout I've shared at https://penangfengshui.blogspot.com/2024/01/2024how-to-enhance-your-houseofficeshop.html. This ensures a smooth and prosperous year ahead, marked by abundance and satisfaction.

2024年龙年再来说龙吧 2024, the Year of the Dragon, let's talk about dragons again

 

2024年龙年再来说龙吧。

 

地球上有没有龙？如果龙存在，我们应该可以找到龙的遗骸。尽管如此，我们是发现了恐龙的遗骸，这些恐龙已被证明在数百万年前存在于地球上，但我们找到了龙的遗骸吗？答案是没有。那么，为什么我们在东方国家很多个地方都看到龙的形象？我们甚至在不丹国旗上看到龙。而龙代表了东方国家的皇帝，它是权力和吉祥的象征，为什么？

 

如果你彻底分析龙，龙是唯一可以完成人类所无法做到的事情的虚幻动物。龙是唯一可以到海陆空（天空，陆地和水域）的动物。两栖动物比如青蛙和乌龟只能去水或陆地，但它们不能飞。鸟类可以在天空中飞行或降落陆地，但它们不能游泳。除了龙之外，没有一只动物可以到达天空，陆地和水域。

 

华人把龙当作最吉祥的动物，古代皇帝就是龙的化身，只有皇帝可以使用龙。其实龙有存在吗？没有人见过龙！如果仔细看龙，其实龙是由各种动物来形成，龙角是羊/鹿角，龙耳是午耳，它的眼睛像老虎的眼睛一样凶猛，龙爪是鹰或鸡爪，龙鼻是狮鼻，龙齿为马齿，龙尾更为金鱼尾。龙身由蛇身形成，弯弯曲曲而非直直的。

 

我们说“神龙见首不见尾”。这意味着当龙在天空中飞翔时，你无法看到或知道头部在哪里以及尾巴在哪里。这意味着龙变化，龙变。

 

《易经》是古代儒家四书五经的重要学问。很多学问是原自于《易经》，包括了风水学。《易经》是中国最古老的文献，并被儒家尊为「五经」之首。《易经》已经有六千多年的历史了。易由蜥<蜴>而得名，易是从蜥<蜴>的<蜴>而来，而蜥蜴能够变色，俗称「变色龙」，指天下万物是常变的，《易经》就是在讲解一个自古以来不变的道理，那就是所谓的<变化无常>，和佛学里的<无常>是同样的道理。《易经》也常有龙的出现如<飞龙在天>，<潜龙勿用>，<群龙无首>等。《易经》的龙其实代表<变>，因为龙总是变化莫测。神龙见首不见尾！

易经64卦的第一卦是全部六个爻都是阳爻的纯阳乾卦，阳是刚健，所以这个是相当刚建的一个卦，充满着动态，所以六个爻都是以龙来代表。龙是变化无穷，充满着动力，而且非常的刚建。卦名是"乾为天"；天, 老百姓就是要靠天吃饭，因此是非常重要的一个卦, 所以它是易经64卦的第一卦, 六个爻都以龙来形容, 易经64卦里也只有这个卦出现龙. 

 

初九，潜龙勿用。

九二，见龙在田，利见大人；

九三，君子终日乾乾系，夕惕若；厉，无咎。

九四，或跃在渊，无咎。

九五，飞龙在天，利见大人。

上九，亢龙有悔。

 

请参考我之前所写的易经第一乾卦 风水里说<风水轮流传>。 <易经>说<穷则变，变则通> 世上有没有龙，除了恐龙和变色龙没有人看过龙，其实<龙>是原自于<易经>的变色龙，皇帝或国家领导者就好像变色龙变来变去。他们不可以让你们猜到他们下一步要怎么走。在过去，臣子们常常致力于揣摩君主的圣意。历史上有许多臣子因为精湛的揣摩圣意而获得了君主的信任，例如乾隆时代的和珅。然而，也有一些因为在揣摩君主的圣意过于精明而招来致命的灾祸，比如曹操时代的杨修。

看看大自然告诉我们什么？大自然的河和山都是弯弯曲曲，除非是人造河。老子所说的”道法自然”，河和山都是弯弯曲曲，像龙身一样, 它告诉我们一个人不可以太阳太刚烈，不要直直的，应柔的时候要柔，应刚的时候要刚，物极必反。

因此在风水里, 太”阳” 不好，太”阴”也不好，如果房子面对着直直的大道, 这间房子并不属于好风水的房子. 同样的道理, 太过热太过光或者是太过暗太过冷，你都会感觉到不舒服。易经里的中庸之道就是强调，万物都要平衡。

了解以上的道理之后，你不难发现2024年龙年是充满变数的一年，2024被称为青龙年因为它是甲辰年，甲为阳木，而且甲是天干的第一个天干，而且是九运的第一年，因此会有很多新的现象或转变会发生。

 

2024, the Year of the Dragon, let's talk about dragons again.

 

Does the Earth have dragons? If dragons exist, we should be able to find their remains. Despite discovering the fossils of dinosaurs, proven to have existed millions of years ago, have we found the remains of dragons? The answer is no. So, why do we see dragon imagery in many Eastern countries? We even find it on the flag of Bhutan. The dragon represents the emperor in Eastern countries; it is a symbol of power and auspiciousness. But why?

 

If we thoroughly analyze the dragon, it's a mythical creature that can accomplish things humans cannot. The dragon is the only creature that can traverse land, sea, and sky (air, land, and water). Amphibians like frogs and turtles can only navigate water or land but not fly. Birds can fly in the sky or land on the ground but cannot swim. Except for the dragon, no animal can access the sky, land, and water simultaneously.

 

Chinese consider the dragon the most auspicious animal; the ancient emperor was considered the embodiment of the dragon, and only the emperor could use the dragon. Does the dragon truly exist? No one has seen a dragon! If you look closely, the dragon is actually a combination of various animal features: dragon horns are like sheep/deer horns, dragon ears resemble cow ears, its fierce eyes are similar to a tiger's, dragon claws are like eagle or chicken claws, the dragon's nose is a lion's nose, its teeth resemble horse teeth, and its tail is more like a goldfish tail, formed by the snake's body in a winding and curved manner, not straight.

 

"We say 'the divine dragon shows its head but not its tail.' This means that when the dragon soars in the sky, you cannot see or know where its head or tail is. This signifies the ever-changing nature of the dragon."

 

The Yi Jing (I Ching) is a significant part of the ancient Confucian Four Books and Five Classics. Many disciplines, including Feng Shui, originate from the Yi Jing. The Yi Jing is the oldest Chinese document, revered as the "first among the Five Classics" by Confucians, with a history of over six thousand years. Named after the changing ability of the chameleon, the Yi is derived from the lizard's changing ability, colloquially known as the "chameleon," indicating that everything in the world is constantly changing. The Yi Jing teaches an ancient, unchanging principle, known as the "constant change" or "impermanence" – a concept similar to the Buddhist notion of impermanence.

 

The dragon frequently appears in the Yi Jing, such as "flying dragon in the sky," "hidden dragon, do not use," "many dragons without a leader," etc. The dragon in the Yi Jing represents change, as the dragon is always unpredictable. "The divine dragon shows its head but not its tail!"

 

The first hexagram of the Yi Jing's 64 hexagrams is the Qian hexagram, where all six lines are yang lines. Yang represents firmness and strength, making it a dynamic and powerful hexagram, with all six lines represented by the dragon. The dragon symbolizes endless change, full of energy, and extremely powerful. The hexagram is named Qian, representing heaven 天. Ordinary people rely on heaven 天for sustenance, making it an essential hexagram. Therefore, it is the first hexagram in the Yi Jing's system of 64 hexagrams, with all six lines represented by the image of a dragon. In the Yi Jing's system of 64 hexagrams, only this hexagram features the appearance of a dragon.

 

In the Qian hexagram:

 

Line one advises to refrain from using the hidden dragon.

Line two suggests seeing a dragon in the field, benefiting from the guidance of a wise person.

Line three describes a noble person remaining active all day, being vigilant but without danger.

Line four talks about jumping into the abyss without harm.

Line five mentions a flying dragon in the sky, bringing benefits and meeting a wise person.

Line six warns that an overconfident dragon will face regret.

Referring to my previous post at https://penangfengshui.blogspot.com/2021/08/blog-post.html on the Qian hexagram, Feng Shui emphasizes the cyclical nature of things, as does the Yi Jing, stating, "When poor, change; when changing, find success."

 

In reality, the concept of the dragon originates from the Yi Jing's chameleon, representing leaders like emperors or national leaders who, like chameleons, change their colors and actions. They cannot let you guess their next move.

In the past, courtiers dedicated themselves to understanding the intentions of their rulers. Throughout history, some courtiers achieved great success due to their exceptional ability to fathom the ruler's intentions, such as Heshen during the Qianlong era. On the other hand, there were those who faced fatal consequences for being too astute in matters of guessing the intentions of the rulers, as seen in the case of Yang Xiu during Cao Cao's era.

 

What does nature tell us? Rivers and mountains in nature are winding and curved unless man-made. Laozi's "Dao follows nature" suggests that rivers and mountains are winding, like the body of dragon, teaching us that a person cannot be too rigid or too straight. When softness is required, be soft; when firmness is needed, be firm. Things must be balanced – not too much or too little. "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." We need water to carry a boat, but too much water can capsize it. Everything needs its balance point.

 

In Feng Shui, we call mountain ranges "dragon veins." Mountains and rivers are like dragons because nature teaches us that everything should not be straight. A combination of softness and firmness, yin and yang complement each other. Losing one is not acceptable; extremes will lead to a reversal.

 

Therefore, in Feng Shui, if a house faces a straight road, it doesn't belong to good Feng Shui. Similarly, if a house is too "yang," it's not good, and if it's too "yin," it's also not good. Too hot, too bright, too dark, or too cold – all make you uncomfortable. The middle way, as mentioned in the Yi Jing, emphasizes balance in everything.

 

Understanding these principles, you can easily see that the Year of the Dragon in 2024 is a year full of variables. 2024 is called the Azure Dragon Year because it is the year of Jia Chen. Jia represents yang wood and is the first stem of the heavenly stems, marking the first year of the nine-year cycle. Therefore, many new phenomena or changes are expected to occur in 2024.

2024 Year of Dragon Auspicious Dates 2024年龙年吉日

 

我已经多次在我的Facebook页面上发布了2024年龙年吉日，但我相信仍然有人错过了，因此我再次发布它们。请注意，即使农历的第一天是2024年2月10日，但龙实际上在立春2月4日下午4:26到来，因此你挂红釆的最后最佳日期是2月2日。

I have posted the 2024 Year of the Dragon Auspicious Dates multiple times on my Facebook page, but I am sure there are still people who missed it. Therefore, I am reposting them all again. Please note that even though the first day of the Lunar Calendar is on February 10, 2024, the dragon actually arrives on Li Chun on February 4, 2024, at 4:26 pm. Therefore, the last best date for you to hang up the red cloth is on February 2, 2024.

华侨银行（OCBC Bank）和文秀集团（Boon Siew Group，BSG）风水演讲 OCBC Bank and Boon Siew Group (BSG) Feng Shui Speech

非常感谢华侨银行（OCBC Bank）和文秀集团（Boon Siew Group，BSG）邀请我在2024年1月20日进行风水演讲，内容涵盖了九运和2024年的农历新年。很高兴看到观众的热烈反应。

Thank you so much to OCBC Bank and Boon Siew Group (BSG) for inviting me to deliver the Feng Shui Speech on January 20, 2024, discussing Period 9 and Chinese New Year 2024. I am delighted to witness the enthusiastic response from the audience.

如何在2024年提升你的家庭/办公室/店铺风水？How to enhance your house/office/shop Feng Shui in the Year of the Dragon 2024?

我想与大家分享，在甲辰木龙年如何布置你的家庭、办公室和店铺，以提升风水。

如果你参考李老师的书籍：“如何用好风水来享受你的生活？HOW TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH GOOD FENG SHUI? ，以下的布局建议是基于2024年度飞星研究的一般性结论。然而，对于具体的家庭、办公室或店铺风水，以及业主的八字命理，还需要进行更准确的研究，同时考虑建筑的朝向和竣工周期。

2024年度飞星图：

• 东方： 2024年度飞星1（白色）- 对财富、人缘, 爱情和事业有利。在这里放置一个水景图或流动水。

• 东南方： 2024年度飞星2（黑色）- 避免装修；放置“安忍水”、5枚古钱或一只铜龙龟。
• 请注意，  东南方也是太岁的地方;因此在这个地区不应该进行装修，敲打或打破墙壁。
• 中部： 2024年度飞星3（翠绿色，植物）- 可能导致争论。在这里放置红色地毯、红色灯光或一张日出图片。
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• 西北方： 2024年度飞星4（绿色，植物）- 适合学习和思考。在这里放置文房四宝或一座文昌塔。

请注意，西北方也是冲太岁的地方;因此在这个地区不应该进行装修，敲打或打破墙壁。

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• 西方： 2024年度飞星5（黄色）- 最危险的地方，不要进行装修。放置“安忍水”或
5枚古钱, 但不要放置“流动的水”。
• 东北方： 2024年度飞星6（六白）- 增强间接财富。在这里放置水晶球和六帝古钱。
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• 南方： 2024年度飞星7（金色）- 可能发生争执、潜在抢劫问题。请放置一杯加粗盐的水。
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南方也有“三煞”，因此在那里放了三只小麒麟，以减少负面影响。

• 北方： 2024年度飞星8（白色，土元素）- 放置一个棕色水晶。
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• 西南方： 2024年度飞星9（紫色，火元素）- 非常有利的地方。放置9盆植物或9株竹子，一盏灯和一条红地毯。在特定情况下，激活这个地方有助于生育。
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  我们正在9运，9星是全部飞星里面最好的一颗飞星。这是财富的位置。放一个风扇或时钟来让好气流通。为了进一步加强 ‘气’，放置一个紫水晶.

其他提示：

• 在“立春”之日（2024年2月4日4.26pm），在清理房间后，请按照指定的方向放置建议的物品。
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• 在进行操作时，打开所有风扇和灯光以激活气氛。不要忘记 2024年2月4日4.26pm 向天祈祷。
• 定期清理和维护“安忍水”。
• 谨防太岁和三煞位置（不要进行装修、敲打或破坏墙壁）。

如果你需要购买上述风水用品并需要帮助，请联系我的弟弟016-4208378或发邮件至masterlee@penangfengshui.com。

请使用浸有粗盐水的干净布定期清理物品，尤其是在面对挑战或生病时。

通过实施这些简单的风水布置，你可以增强吉气，并减轻负面能量的影响。

I want to share with you how to arrange your home, office, and shop in the Year of the Yang Plant Dragon to enhance Feng Shui.

If you refer to Master Lee’s Book: "HOW TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH GOOD FENG SHUI?" (http://www.penangfengshui.com/index.php?pages=book_enjoyyourlife_ebook), the following arrangement is suggested based on the general studies of the annual flying star 2024. However, a more accurate study should be conducted based on the specific house, office, or shop Feng Shui, the owner’s Bazi reading, as well as the direction and the period of completion of the building.

Annual Flying Star Chart 2024:

• 1. East: Annual Flying Star 1 (White) - Good for wealth, love, good relationship and career. Place a Water Feature here.
• 2. Southeast: Annual Star 2 (Black) - Avoid renovations; place 'Fortune water,' 5 old coins, or a bronze turtle.
  3. Please beware that the South East is also the place for the grand duke太岁位;

  4. hence no renovations, knocking or breaking of wall should be done in this area.

  5. Middle: Annual Star 3 Jade (plant) - May cause arguments. Place a Red Carpet, red light, or a Sun Rise picture.

• 4. Northwest: Annual Star 4 Green (plant) - Ideal for studying and thinking. Place an oriental ancient studying tool or a pagoda.

  5. Please beware that the North West is also the place for the clash grand duke
     Chong Tai Sui冲太岁位; hence no renovations, knocking or
     breaking of wall should be done in this area.

• 5. West: Annual Star 5 Yellow - Most dangerous sector, no renovations. Place 'fortune water,' but no 'moving water.' You can also place a 5 old coins.
• 6. Northeast: Annual Star 6 (Liubai) - Enhance indirect wealth. Place a crystal ball and Six Emperors ancient coins.
• 7. South: Annual Star 7 (Gold) - Place a glass of water with rough salt.

  The ‘3 killings’ also at the South, hence, put 3 small qi lin there to reduce the negative impact.

• 8. North: Annual Star 8 White (Earth) - Place a brown color crystal.
• 9. Southwest: Annual Star 9 Purple (Fire) - Very good place for happy events. Place 9 pots of plants or bamboo plants, a light, a red carpet, and a purple color crystal.

Additional Tips:

• On the day of "Li Chun" (立春) - February 4, 2024 4.26pm, place the recommended items in the specified directions after cleaning your space.
• Activate the qi by switching on all fans and lights. Pray to the heaven during that time.
• Clean and maintain 'Fortune Water' regularly.
• Be cautious of Grand Duke and 3 killings positions which are at the SE, NW and S respectively (no renovations, knocking, or breaking walls).

If you need assistance in acquiring the suggested Feng Shui items, contact my brother at 016-4208378 or email masterlee@penangfengshui.com.

Use a clean cloth dipped in water with dissolved rough salt to clean the items regularly, especially during challenging times or illnesses.

By implementing these simple Feng Shui arrangements, you can enhance auspicious qi and minimize the impact of negative energies in your surroundings.