December 21st – December 25th is Winter – TOJI (Winter solstice)-64th KOU “Self-heal sprouts”
There is a certain plant that is said to sprout during this cold season, “NATSUKAREKUSA (Self-heal).
The meaning of “NATSU” is summer, “KARE” is withered, and “KUSA” is plants. So, this plant is said to wither at the summer solstice and then it sprouts at this season. Does that sound strange or wonderful at the time all of other plants have gone?
I went to the place where I found them in the summer. Yes, there are some green leaves, might be Self-heals.
Though I don’t think there’s any need for them to sprout when it’s this cold, it’s wonderful to think that they are a sign of early spring!
Today, December 21st, is the winter solstice. From now on, the daylight hours will gradually increase ^^♪
