Rain Water
【24 Solar Terms】Time：2023-02-19 Source：本站 Views：253
The Rain Water falls on February 18,19,or 20. The implication of this solar term is the warmer weather the rain bodes which invigorates all forms of life. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends warm winter wear in spring even though the temperature rises, becauise the volatile spring weather can play havoc with the health.
When the layer of ice on rivers and ponds thaws, the fish beneath converge just below the water surface. This makes them easy prey for otters half-starved after a frugal winter. Otters reputedly display their catch on the river bank before eating them, as if making a sacrifice.
