Today is Friday, March 20th, the second day of the second lunar month, the Dragon Heads-raising Day, and the arrival of the Spring Equinox.

The Spring Equinox arrives with warmth, as day and night divide the sky equally, as willow twigs sprout and dye the long river green, and as swallows beneath the eaves chirp softly like a song.

Drizzling rain falls softly, and the slanting wind waits for the wanderer's return. Behold the three phenological phases of the Spring Equinox: the first phase sees the arrival of black birds; the second phase brings the rumble of thunder; the third phase marks the first flash of lightning. Beautiful things always come to pass at the Spring Equinox. It is the grace of "Beyond the bamboos a few peach blossoms bloom", the leisure of "I tap the wicket long yet no one answers", the longing of "Spring breeze greens the southern river bank once more", and the steadfastness of "Only the Mirror Lake before my gate remains unchanged". As it turns out, the Spring Equinox is far more than mere balance. It lets all things unfold at once: brightness and longing, blooming and withering, reunion and parting, bustle and tranquility. Half belongs to the mortal world, and half dwells deep within the heart.

Spring sets the prelude, and all things resonate in harmony. May you, in this season of perfect balance, behold willow buds sprouting fresh green and listen to swallows chirping softly. This is not idling away time, but recharging your body and mind, finding your inner haven, and hearing the rhythm of growth. Flowers bloom in their due season, and you have your own pace of life. May spring breeze embrace you, may you stay vigorous and spirited, and may beauty greet you every time you look up.