Forecast of Gasification Forms in 2020 (Gengzi Year)

According to the traditional Chinese calendar system of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Gengzi Year begins on January 20, 2020 — the day of the Great Cold solar term. On that very day, an expert panel led by Academician Zhong Nanshan reported the latest developments regarding the novel coronavirus: 219 confirmed cases of COVID-19 pneumonia had been identified across China (198 in Wuhan, 5 in Beijing, 14 in Guangdong, and 2 in Shanghai). Overnight, the entire nation was gripped by discussions about the epidemic. At the same time, a nationally renowned and distinguished ophthalmologist from Beijing Chaoyang Hospital was brutally attacked by a patient. For a time, public sentiment was plunged into fear, outrage, and doubt. This was how the Gengzi Year began.

The Gengzi Year is a year of excessive Metal movement. The Shaoyin Sovereign Fire governs the heavens, while the Yangming Dry Metal occupies the earth. The annual Metal is overly abundant, causing dryness to prevail and the Liver Wood to be afflicted by pathogenic influence. In a year governed by balanced principles, there is gathering without contention, reduction without transgression, and the five transformations unfold with clarity. When the Qi is strong but the movement is weak, it becomes a Year of Heavenly Punishment.

Under the influence of the final Qi phase of the Jihai Year, December 2019 was a warm winter, making it prone to febrile epidemics — a prediction this account published last year.

After January 20, 2020, temperatures across the country turned cold. Average temperatures in February, March, and April are not expected to exceed those of previous years. Spring will be cold and dry, with conditions more severe in the northern regions. Wind and hail disasters may strike the northeast. Those born under the Wood element are especially susceptible and may experience joint discomfort.

Following January 20, the entire country — particularly the north — no longer possesses the conditions for plague transmission. It is anticipated that no large-scale, high-intensity epidemic will occur again. Although the Spring Festival travel rush may cause some spread, infectivity will decline rapidly. After February 4, new cases nationwide are expected to decrease significantly, and the epidemic will be fully contained.

From June onward, the weather grows increasingly hot. Mid-to-late July through early August will bring severe heatwaves, making people susceptible to heart disease and skin conditions. During this period, treatment should focus on dredging Liver Qi; it is inadvisable to directly suppress the Fire.

In August, humidity across the country will surge, with abundant rainfall and frequent typhoons in the southeast. By late September, the intensity diminishes, and temperatures may fluctuate between cold and warm. It is advisable to consume more sweet and sour foods during this time.

October will remain relatively warm, with vigorous Shaoyang Ministerial Fire. The entire autumn will lack sufficient coolness, and the body’s gathering and storage functions will be inadequate, potentially leading to insomnia. From this point onward, the overall运势 will remain relatively stable without major fluctuations.

The winter of 2020 will be comparatively dry. Temperatures begin dropping at the end of November, making one prone to internal heat. Forest fires may occur with unusual frequency. After mid-December, multiple episodes of large-scale haze will develop. In densely forested areas, morning fog will be especially common — photography enthusiasts should not let this winter pass by. Medicinally, acrid and sour herbs are recommended for winter; bitter and cold herbs should be used with caution. Although this is a Yangming Dry Metal year, one should avoid excessive cold-cooling therapies, lest they provoke other complications. The winter influenza season of 2020 will be mild with no large-scale outbreaks, but asthma attacks are likely; patients with poor cardiopulmonary function should take preventive measures early.

中文原文 / Chinese Original