In ancient times, the lunar calendar regarded the first month of the year as the month of Mengchun (early spring). During this period, the ice and snow began to melt, the hibernating insects awoke, the grass sprouted new buds, and the cuckoo bird called out in the fields. Everything had grown a year older, having been born in the spring, followed the cycle through the summer, autumn, and winter, and finally reached the end of the winter and the vernal equinox. The rooster crowed three times, signaling the dawn. After twelve months of seasonal changes, the cycle was complete, and the sun and moon had followed their course, aligning with the end of the twelfth month, marking the first dawn of the lunar new year. The term “Ming” refers to this beginning, while “You” signifies the young, referring to the alternation of male and female. The male and female appear alternately, which aligns with the ancient practice of using Mengchun as the first month of the year. The sun sets in the west and rises in the east, while the new moon first appears in the west and then disappears underground. This natural cycle is neither dictated by the heavens nor by human hands, and much of the world follows this pattern, making things prone to disruption rather than completion.
Emperors, following the mandate of heaven, carefully ensure the beginning of a new dynasty, which includes changes in the calendar, clothing, and preferred colors, aligning with the celestial movements and the will of heaven.
The Grand Historian said: “The time of Emperor Shennong is too distant to discuss.” During the reign of the Yellow Emperor, he observed the stars, developed the calendar, established the five elements, and set the rules for the rise and fall of yin and yang. He corrected the values of the intercalary month and appointed officials to oversee the deities of heaven and earth and the various natural entities, forming the Five Officials. Each had their own responsibilities, ensuring order and trust among the people, while the gods bestowed blessings, and the people offered clean and abundant sacrifices. As a result, disasters were avoided, and the needs of life were met without shortage.
After the fall of the Shaohao clan, the Nine Li tribes rebelled, causing confusion between the people and the gods, leading to continued calamities and the persistence of harmful miasma. When Emperor Zhuangxu ascended the throne, he appointed Nan Zhengchong to manage the celestial affairs, and all gods were under his authority. He appointed Huozheng Li to manage earthly matters, restoring the previous order. These measures ensured that the heavens and earth operated in harmony, with balanced seasons and prosperous years, leading to a thriving society where the people were free from disease and premature death.
After Emperor Yao, when he grew old and passed the throne to Shun, he entrusted him with the great responsibility of the calendar, saying, “It is your duty to establish the calendar of heaven.” Shun then passed on the same advice to Yu. This indicates that creating a calendar was a matter of great importance for emperors.
In the Xia Dynasty, the first month was used as the starting point of the year. The Yin Dynasty used the twelfth month, and the Zhou Dynasty used the eleventh month. The cyclical nature of the calendar was followed, maintaining the order of the seasons. When the kingdom was well-governed, the calendar would not be disturbed, but when governance faltered, even the feudal lords failed to follow the royal calendar.
After the reign of Kings You and Li, the Zhou Dynasty began to decline, and local lords took control of governance. The record-keeping officers failed to document the days properly, and the rulers did not perform the New Year rites, causing a disruption in the system of sacrifices and prayers. Consequently, the calendar system fell into disarray.
In the 26th year of King Xiang of Zhou, an intercalary third month occurred, which was criticized in the Spring and Autumn Annals for being an improper adjustment. The rules established by the ancient kings were to set the start of the year and the seasons, and then adjust the position of the months through the mid-energy (Zhongqi), ensuring that the intercalary days were added at the end of the year. Once the starting point was fixed, the following seasons would naturally align, and the people would not be confused.
During the Warring States period, each state focused on strengthening itself to overcome crises and conflicts, with little concern for calendar reforms. Only Zou Yan understood the theory of the transmission of the five virtues and the cyclical nature of yin and yang, becoming renowned among the feudal lords. After the Qin State conquered the six other states and unified China, the emphasis was on military affairs rather than the calendar. However, Qin did adopt the theory of the five elements and believed it had received a favorable omen through the water element, renaming the Yellow River as “Deshui” and selecting October as the first month. Despite these efforts, the accuracy of the calendar and the intercalary month was still not perfected.
When the Han Dynasty rose to power, Emperor Gaozu believed that he had received a water omen through the black emperor’s ritual. Although some experts in the calendar, including Chancellor Zhang Cang, agreed, the Han Dynasty, still in its early years and focused on restoring peace, did not pay much attention to the calendar, and so the Qin Dynasty’s calendar and customs were maintained.
During the reign of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, the Lu noble Gongsun Chen submitted a theory based on the five virtues and the cyclical nature of time, suggesting that the Han Dynasty had adopted the earth element (土德), and that it was necessary to alter the starting point of the calendar, change the calendar itself, and revise the preferred colors of clothing. He believed that by doing so, auspicious omens would descend, and the appearance of a yellow dragon would signal divine favor. Emperor Wen entrusted this matter to Zhang Cang, a scholar well-versed in astronomy and calendars. However, Zhang Cang disagreed with Gongsun Chen’s proposal, believing it to be incorrect, and decided to set the issue aside. Later, a yellow dragon did indeed appear in the Chengji region, leading Zhang Cang to take responsibility and accept a demotion. His plans for reforming the Han calendar were abandoned.
Subsequently, a diviner named Xin Yuanping, skilled in interpreting cloud formations, gained the trust of the emperor and suggested corrections to the calendar and the color of the royal attire. However, after he rebelled, Emperor Wen ceased all further discussions on the matter of calendar reforms.
When the current emperor ascended the throne, he summoned the Taoist sage Tang Du to measure the degrees of the stars in each section of the sky. He also appointed Luo Xiahong from the Ba Commandery to calculate and set the new calendar. As a result, the solar days and star positions aligned with the traditional summer calendar. The emperor issued an edict to the court officials, saying, “In the past, the responsible officials claimed that the star degrees had not been measured, so I have sought advice from my ministers on how to properly measure the stars, but received no satisfactory answers. It is said that in ancient times, the Yellow Emperor, through his virtuous alignment with the divine, attained immortality and ascended to the heavens riding a dragon. He once observed the stars, measured their degrees, and determined the proper relations between the five sounds and the four seasons, establishing the connections between the solar terms and the elements. Yet, this was so long ago that the records are lost, and the rites and music have fallen into disarray, a matter which deeply saddens me. However, I am powerless to restore them fully. Today, those who create the calendar have calculated the solar days, which are now aligned with the earth element that can control the water element. As we approach the summer solstice, I decree that the gong be used for the imperial sound, with the lin gong for the zhi sound, the tai cu for the shang sound, the nan lü for the yu sound, and the gu xi for the jiao sound. From this point, the solar terms will be corrected, and the yu sound will once again become the purest tone, with the names of the notes and other details restored to their proper order. The winter solstice will now be marked by the zi day, and the cycle of yin and yang will proceed in accordance with the natural order. The calculations show that the new moon and the winter solstice will fall at midnight on the 11th of November, and the first year of the Tai Chu era will begin. The year will be named ‘Yan Feng She Ti Ge,’ the month ‘Bi Ju,’ and the day calculated as Jia Zi, with the solstice occurring at midnight.”
Calendar Text of the Jia Zi Era
In the first year of Tai Chu, the year was named ‘Yan Feng She Ti Ge,’ the month ‘Bi Ju,’ and the 11th day of November was marked as Jia Zi, with the winter solstice occurring at midnight.
The winter solstice occurs at the zi hour, with its direction being true north.
The year consists of twelve months. The first day of the month has no significant excess or deficiency.
The winter solstice has no excess or deficiency.
‘Yan Feng She Ti Ge’ marks the first year of Tai Chu.
The year consists of twelve months.
The first day of the month has an excess of 54 days and a deficiency of 348 parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of 5 days and a deficiency of 8 parts.
The second year of Tai Chu is marked as ‘Duan Meng Dan E.’
If there is an intercalary month, the year will consist of thirteen months.
The first day of the month has an excess of 48 days and a deficiency of 696 parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of 10 days and a deficiency of 16 parts.
The third year of Tai Chu is marked as ‘You Zhao Zhi Xu.’
The year will consist of twelve months.
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The first day of the month has an excess of twelve days and a deficiency of six hundred and three parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of fifteen days and a deficiency of twenty-four parts.
The strong Wu and the great wasteland fall, marking the fourth year of the Tai Chu era.
The year consists of twelve months.
The first day of the month has an excess of seven days and a deficiency of eleven parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of twenty-one days, with no deficiency.
The event of Du Wei Dun Tang marks the beginning of the Tian Han era.
If there is an intercalary month, the year will consist of thirteen months.
The first day of the month has an excess of one day and a deficiency of three hundred and fifty-nine parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of twenty-six days and a deficiency of eight parts.
The blessing of Li Xie Xie marks the second year of the Tian Han era.
The year consists of twelve months.
The first day of the month has an excess of twenty-five days and a deficiency of two hundred and sixty-six parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of thirty-one days and a deficiency of sixteen parts.
The grand event of Shang Heng Tan marks the third year of the Tian Han era.
The year consists of twelve months.
The first day of the month has an excess of nineteen days and a deficiency of six hundred and fourteen parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of thirty-six days and a deficiency of twenty-four parts.
The bright Yang and the formation of E marks the fourth year of the Tian Han era.
If there is an intercalary month, the year will consist of thirteen months.
The first day of the month has an excess of fourteen days and a deficiency of twenty-two parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of forty-two days, with no deficiency.
The event of Heng Ai Yan Mao marks the beginning of the Tai Shi era.
The year consists of twelve months.
The first day of the month has an excess of thirty-seven days and a deficiency of eight hundred and sixty-nine parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of forty-seven days and a deficiency of eight parts.
The great event of Shang Zhang Da Yuan Xian marks the second year of the Tai Shi era.
If there is an intercalary month, the year will consist of thirteen months.
The first day of the month has an excess of thirty-two days and a deficiency of two hundred and seventy-seven parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of fifty-two days and a deficiency of sixteen parts.
The event of Yan Feng Kun Dun marks the third year of the Tai Shi era.
The year consists of twelve months.
The first day of the month has an excess of fifty-six days and a deficiency of one hundred and eighty-four parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of fifty-seven days and a deficiency of twenty-four parts.
The event of Duan Meng Chi Fen Ruo marks the fourth year of the Tai Shi era.
The year consists of twelve months.
The first day of the month has an excess of fifty days and a deficiency of five hundred and thirty-two parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of three days, with no deficiency.
The event of You Zhao She Ti Ge marks the beginning of the Zheng He era.
If there is an intercalary month, the year will consist of thirteen months.
The first day of the month has an excess of forty-four days and a deficiency of eight hundred and eighty parts.
The winter solstice has an excess of eight days and a deficiency of eight parts.
The strong Wu and Dan E marks the second year of the Zheng He era.
The year consists of twelve months.
The First Month of the Year:
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 8 days, with a minor surplus of 7 hours and 87 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus reaches 13 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The journey, under the guidance of the Tao, proceeds steadily, marking the third year of the reign of He.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 3 days, with a minor surplus of 195 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 18 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The fields are plowed, and the great harvest approaches, signifying the fourth year of the reign of He.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 57 days, with a minor surplus of 543 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 24 days, with no minor surplus.
The merchants make their way to the eastern regions, marking the beginning of the first year of the Later Yuan era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 21 days, with a minor surplus of 450 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 29 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The light of the sun shines brightly, signaling the second year of the Later Yuan era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 15 days, with a minor surplus of 798 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 34 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The waves of time carry us to the first year of the Beginning Yuan era.
Winter Solstice at the Hour of the Rooster (You)
The Winter Solstice falls at the You hour, with the direction pointing directly west.
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 39 days, with a minor surplus of 705 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 39 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The patterns of nature unfold, marking the second year of the Beginning Yuan era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 34 days, with a minor surplus of 113 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 45 days, with no minor surplus.
We find ourselves in the midst of a grand convergence, marking the third year of the Beginning Yuan era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 28 days, with a minor surplus of 461 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 50 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The deep waters of wisdom rise, leading us to the fourth year of the Beginning Yuan era.
The First Month of the Year:
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 52 days, with a minor surplus of 368 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 55 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The journey is fraught with challenges and obstacles, marking the fifth year of the Beginning Yuan era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 46 days, with a minor surplus of 716 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, there is no major surplus, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The mighty forces of nature rage, signaling the sixth year of the Beginning Yuan era.
A Leap Year:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 41 days, with a minor surplus of 124 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 6 days, with no minor surplus.
The forces of celestial order take their course, marking the first year of the Yuan Feng era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 5 days, with a minor surplus of 31 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 11 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The plowing of the fields continues with diligence, marking the second year of the Yuan Feng era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 59 days, with a minor surplus of 379 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 16 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The merchants traverse the eastern regions, marking the third year of the Yuan Feng era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 53 days, with a minor surplus of 727 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 21 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The light of the sun expands, marking the fourth year of the Yuan Feng era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 17 days, with a minor surplus of 634 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 27 days, with no minor surplus.
The forces of nature continue to unfold, marking the fifth year of the Yuan Feng era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 12 days, with a minor surplus of 42 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 32 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The sun’s warmth nurtures growth, marking the sixth year of the Yuan Feng era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 35 days, with a minor surplus of 889 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 37 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The waves of time carry us forward, marking the first year of the Yuan Ping era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 30 days, with a minor surplus of 297 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 42 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The forces of change sweep the land, marking the first year of the Ben Shi era.
A Leap Year:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 24 days, with a minor surplus of 645 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 48 days, with no minor surplus.
The course of the celestial realms is set, marking the second year of the Ben Shi era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.The First Month of the Year:
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 48 days, with a minor surplus of 552 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 53 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The mighty forces of nature rise, marking the third year of the Ben Shi era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 42 days, with a minor surplus of 900 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 58 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
Challenges persist, signaling the fourth year of the Ben Shi era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 37 days, with a minor surplus of 308 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 3 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The fields are plowed with vigor, marking the first year of the Di Jie era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 1 day, with a minor surplus of 215 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 9 days, with no minor surplus.
The merchants travel the eastern regions, marking the second year of the Di Jie era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 55 days, with a minor surplus of 563 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 14 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The sun shines brightly, marking the third year of the Di Jie era.
Winter Solstice at Noon (Wu Time)
The Winter Solstice occurs at the Noon hour, with the direction pointing directly south.
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 19 days, with a minor surplus of 470 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 19 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The waves of time roll forward, marking the fourth year of the Di Jie era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 13 days, with a minor surplus of 818 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 24 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The merchants’ journey continues, marking the first year of the Yuan Kang era.
A Leap Year:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 8 days, with a minor surplus of 226 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 30 days, with no minor surplus.
The celestial realms converge, marking the second year of the Yuan Kang era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 32 days, with a minor surplus of 133 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 35 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The beginning of prosperity is marked, heralding the third year of the Yuan Kang era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 26 days, with a minor surplus of 481 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 40 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The journey continues through distant lands, marking the fourth year of the Yuan Kang era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 20 days, with a minor surplus of 829 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 45 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
A new era begins with great promise, marking the first year of the Divine Bird era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 44 days, with a minor surplus of 736 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 51 days, with no minor surplus.
The forces of nature grow strong, marking the second year of the Divine Bird era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 39 days, with a minor surplus of 144 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 56 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The fields are plentiful, marking the third year of the Divine Bird era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 33 days, with a minor surplus of 492 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 1 day, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
Challenges persist, signaling the fourth year of the Divine Bird era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 57 days, with a minor surplus of 399 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 6 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The sun shines with fervor, marking the first year of the Wu Feng era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 51 days, with a minor surplus of 747 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 12 days, with no minor surplus.
The forces of nature unfold, marking the second year of the Wu Feng era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 15 days, with a minor surplus of 654 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 17 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The journey continues through fertile lands, marking the third year of the Wu Feng era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 10 days, with a minor surplus of 62 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 22 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The path forward is illuminated, marking the fourth year of the Wu Feng era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 4 days, with a minor surplus of 410 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 27 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
A new era of renewal begins, marking the first year of the Gan Lu era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 28 days, with a minor surplus of 317 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 33 days, with no minor surplus.
The journey continues with strength, marking the second year of the Gan Lu era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 22 days, with a minor surplus of 665 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 38 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The forces of nature align, marking the third year of the Gan Lu era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 17 days, with a minor surplus of 73 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 43 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The path forward grows clearer, marking the fourth year of the Gan Lu era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 40 days, with a minor surplus of 920 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 48 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The beginning of a new era is marked, heralding the first year of the Yellow Dragon era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 35 days, with a minor surplus of 328 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 54 days, with no minor surplus.
A new chapter unfolds, marking the first year of the Initial Yuan era.
Winter Solstice at the Mǎo Hour, due East:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 59 days, with a minor surplus of 235 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 59 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The Great Depths of light emerge, marking the second year of the Initial Yuan era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 53 days, with a minor surplus of 583 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 4 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The journey continues through thickening challenges, marking the third year of the Initial Yuan era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 47 days, with a minor surplus of 931 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 9 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The forces align, marking the fourth year of the Initial Yuan era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 11 days, with a minor surplus of 836 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 15 days, with no minor surplus.
The path forward unfolds, marking the fifth year of the Initial Yuan era.
Throughout the Year:
The year comprises 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 6 days, with a minor surplus of 246 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 20 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
A new beginning emerges, marking the first year of the Eternal Light era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, there is no major surplus, with a minor surplus of 594 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 25 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The path forward is marked by determination, heralding the second year of the Eternal Light era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 24 days, with a minor surplus of 501 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 30 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The vast expanse of the Great Wilderness unfolds, marking the third year of the Eternal Light era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 18 days, with a minor surplus of 849 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 36 days, with no minor surplus.
The challenges continue to grow, marking the fourth year of the Eternal Light era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 13 days, with a minor surplus of 257 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 41 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The forces align, marking the fifth year of the Eternal Light era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 37 days, with a minor surplus of 164 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 46 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The path takes a new direction, marking the first year of the Jian Zhao era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 31 days, with a minor surplus of 512 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 51 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The descent into darkness begins, marking the second year of the Jian Zhao era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 55 days, with a minor surplus of 419 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 57 days, with no minor surplus.
The path grows more challenging, marking the third year of the Jian Zhao era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 49 days, with a minor surplus of 767 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 2 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The vast depths of light emerge, marking the fourth year of the Jian Zhao era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 44 days, with a minor surplus of 175 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 7 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The forces of struggle intensify, marking the fifth year of the Jian Zhao era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 8 days, with a minor surplus of 82 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 12 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The path forward grows brighter, marking the first year of the Jing Ning era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 2 days, with a minor surplus of 430 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 18 days, with no minor surplus.
The forces align, marking the first year of the Jian Shi era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 56 days, with a minor surplus of 778 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 23 days, with a minor surplus of 8 minutes.
The path takes a new direction, marking the second year of the Jian Shi era.
Throughout the Year:
The year consists of 12 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 20 days, with a minor surplus of 685 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 28 days, with a minor surplus of 16 minutes.
The forces of challenge intensify, marking the third year of the Jian Shi era.
A Leap Month:
The year comprises 13 months.
On the first day of the month, the major surplus is 15 days, with a minor surplus of 93 minutes.
By the Winter Solstice, the major surplus is 33 days, with a minor surplus of 24 minutes.
The forces of chaos unfold, marking the fourth year of the Jian Shi era.