Clear and Bright
Clearing old matters makes the next direction easier to see. Complete one family remembrance, pending formality, or stalled task before writing the next stage of the plan.
In detail
Clear and Bright begins when the Sun reaches 15 degrees of apparent ecliptic longitude and lasts until the next solar term. It is a sectional node in Bazi, opening the Dragon month and changing the month pillar. The term's sense of clear air and visible surroundings supports judgments about clarification, direction, and unfinished matters, while ancestral observance belongs to the seasonal customs attached to this period. Questions and Answers on Seasonal Observances explains the name. Spring Equinox is the central qi within the Rabbit month, whereas Clear and Bright crosses the monthly boundary.
FAQ
- Does Clear and Bright change the Bazi month pillar?
- Yes. Clear and Bright is a sectional node that opens the Dragon month, and the pillar changes at the exact solar-term transition rather than for the entire civil date; a birth near that point must be checked by time as well as day.
- What can I address during Clear and Bright besides ancestral observance?
- Address an old matter that needs clarification or closure. Ancestral observance is one seasonal custom, while the term's broader image concerns making conditions visible; finish one pending formality or stalled plan before setting the next direction.