Twelve months - second month

2nd month: "Mid-Spring" - "Zhong Chun"

Twelve Months (2) - twelve genre paintings, each of which shows a month with a wide range of natural phenomena and folk customs associated with it.
These twelve paintings were once hung in Emperor Qianlong's palace, one every month.
Description of the seasons from the calendar of the Xia Dynasty (21-16th century BC)
2nd month: "Mid-Spring" - "Zhong Chun"

“The middle month of spring is called 'Saturated with Sun.' At this time, emotional aspirations should be brought into harmony, the heart should be ordered. Avoid extreme cold and intense heat. Pacify and calm the Shen spirit and Qi breath. Contribute to the completion of the procreation function through appropriate exercises. In this month, the qi breath of the kidneys is very weak, and the liver is in the phase of maximum strengthening. It is necessary to keep it clean by removing phlegm from the diaphragm. You need to make an empty skin so that a little sweat will come out of it, as a result of which the latent breath-qi of winter heat will be removed.

3) Season "Jing Zhe", "Awakening of Insects" March 5-6 (beginning of the month).
“In order of priority, the second lunar month comes into its own. Yang breath-qi is born magnificently day after day. Thunders begin to rumble and lightning flashes. They are already working with the harrow, loosening the soil into small pieces. Fatty lambs will soon no longer need the care and care of their mothers. Many girls and children gather at the pillar decorated with flowers. On the day, under the signs of DIN HI, children go to school. The swordfish sacrifice takes place this season. Living entities, hidden for a while under the ground, awakening, come out. The peach tree is in blossom. Kites and hawks are transformed at the sight of a gourd and an oriole. "
* The swordfish jumps out of the water, grabbing the sacrificial food intended for the gods on the fly.

4) Season "Chun Fen" - "Spring Equinox" March 20-21 (mid-month).
“The mark falls on a day corresponding to the middle of the spring period. This means that the first half has passed in the spring season. On this day, daytime and nighttime are divided equally. Swarms of small insects, coming out into the light, scurry about their shells. Swallows fly. They look for places for nests. Fresh eels. The cries of an eagle are heard. Ruta is beautiful this season. Now you can find the bristle, its collection begins. Thunders rumble and lightning flashes. "
* upon arrival and departure of swallows, a special official determined the onset of the spring and autumn equinox.