立春正月春气动，东风能解凝寒冻，
土底蛰虫始振摇，鱼陟负冰相戏泳；
半月交得雨水后，獭祭鱼时随应候，
候雁时催也北乡，那堪草木萌芽透；
惊蛰二月节气浮，桃始开花放树头，
鸣动无休歇，催得胡鹰化作鸠，
春色平分才一半，同时玄鸟重相见，
雷乃发声天际头，闪闪云开始见电，
芳菲三月报清明，梧桐枝上始含英，
田鼠化鸳人不觉，虹桥始见雨初晴，
三月中时交谷雨，萍始生遍间洲渚，
鸣鸠自拂其羽毛，载胜降于桑树隅。
立夏四月节相争，知他蝼蝈为谁鸣，
无端蚯蚓纵横出，有意王瓜取次生，
小满瞬时更迭至，间寻苦菜争荣处，
靡草干朽死欲枯，微看初暄麦秋至；
芒种一番新换豆，不谓螳螂生如许，
者鸣时声不休，反舌无声没半语；
夏至才交阴始生，鹿乃角解养新茸，
阴阴蜩始鸣长日，细细田间半夏生；
小暑乍来浑未觉，温风时至褰帘幕，
蟋蟀才居屋壁诸，天崖又见鹰始挚；
大暑虽炎犹自好，且看腐草为萤秒，
匀匀土润散溽蒸，大雨时行苏枯槁。
大火西流入立秋，凉风至透内房幽，
一庭白露微微降，几个寒蝉鸣树头；
一瞬中间处暑至，鹰乃祭鸟谁教汝，
天地属金始整肃，禾乃登堂收几许，
无可奈何白露秋，大鸿小雁来南洲，
旧时玄鸟都归去，教令诸禽各养羞；
自入秋分八月中，雷始收声敛震宫，
蛰虫坏户先为御，水始涸兮势向东；
寒露人言晚节佳，鸿雁来宾时不差，
雀入大水化为蛤，争看篱菊有黄花，
休言霜降非天意，豺乃祭兽班时意，
草木皆黄落叶天，蛰虫咸俯迎寒气。
谁着书来立冬信，水始成冰寒日进，
地始冻兮折裂开，雉入大水潜为蜃，
逡巡小雪年华暮，虹藏不见知何处，
天升地降雨不交，闭塞成冬如禁固；
纷飞大雪转凄迷， 不鸣焉肯啼，
虎始交后风生壑，荔挺出时霜满溪；
短日渐长冬至矣，蚯蚓结泉更不起，
渐渐林间麋角解，水泉摇动温井底；
去岁小寒今岁又，雁声北乡春去旧，
鹊寻枝上始为巢，雉入寒烟时一 ；
一年时尽大寒来，鸡始乳兮如乳孩，
征鸟当权飞厉疾，泽腹弥坚冻不开。
五朝一候如鳞次，一岁从头七十二，
达人观此发天机，多少乾坤无限事。
立春在正月，春气开始萌动，东风吹拂能化解凝结的寒冷与冰冻；
泥土下的冬眠昆虫开始苏醒振作，鱼儿游到冰面附近，仿佛背着冰块嬉戏游泳。
半个月后进入雨水节气，水獭捕鱼陈列如祭祀般应和着物候，
大雁按时催促着向北飞回，草木的嫩芽也穿透土壤萌发。
惊蛰在二月，节气浮动显现，桃花开始在树梢开放，
蝉鸣声不停歇，传说中的胡鹰化作斑鸠（杜鹃）。
春色刚刚过了一半，燕子（玄鸟）再次相见，
雷声在天际响起，闪电在云层中闪烁出现。
芳菲三月迎来清明，梧桐树枝头开始孕育花蕾，
田鼠化为鸳鸯（古人误识），雨后初晴时彩虹开始出现。
三月中交节于谷雨，浮萍开始在洲渚间生长，
斑鸠梳理自己的羽毛，桑树角落处有胜（一种饰物或指桑葚成熟落下）降下。
立夏在四月作为节气相互交替，不知蝼蝈（蝼蛄）为谁而鸣叫，
蚯蚓毫无缘由地纵横出土，王瓜有意志般地依次生长。
小满时刻短暂更迭到来，田间寻找苦菜争奇斗艳之处，
细草干枯朽坏似将死亡，微微感到初夏暖意，麦秋（小麦收获季）将至。
芒种时节一番新换豆类作物，没想到螳螂生出如此之多，
伯劳鸟鸣叫声不停息，反舌鸟（百灵等能学舌之鸟）却沉默不语。
夏至刚交接，阴气开始滋生，鹿角脱落以滋养新茸，
长日里蝉开始鸣叫，田间细细长出半夏。
小暑乍然来到浑然未觉，温风时至掀开帘幕，
蟋蟀才居住在屋壁之间，天涯海角又见老鹰开始搏击猎物。
大暑虽然炎热但依然美好，且看腐烂的草丛化为萤火虫闪耀，
土地湿润均匀散去闷热湿气，大雨适时流行使枯萎植物复苏。
大火星西流进入立秋，凉风至透入内室幽静之处，
庭院中白露微微降落，几只寒蝉在树头鸣叫。
一瞬间中间处暑到来，老鹰祭鸟（捕猎陈列）是谁教你的，
天地属金开始整肃，庄稼登上厅堂收获多少。
无可奈何白露秋意浓，大雁和小雁来到南方沙洲，
往日的燕子都已归去，教导各种禽鸟各自养育食物。
自从进入秋分八月中，雷声开始收敛震宫之声，
冬眠昆虫堵塞洞穴先为御寒准备，水流开始干涸势向东去。
寒露人们说晚节佳好，鸿雁来宾时候不差，
麻雀入大水化为蛤蜊，争相观看篱笆菊花有黄花盛开。
不要说霜降不是天意，豺狼祭兽按班序进行，
草木皆黄落叶漫天，冬眠昆虫都俯首迎接寒气。
谁著书带来立冬消息，水开始结冰寒冷日子渐近，
大地开始冻裂，野鸡入大水潜行化为蜃（大蛤）。
匆匆忙忙小雪年华已暮，彩虹隐藏不见知在何处，
天升地降雨不交汇，闭塞形成冬天如同禁锢。
纷飞大雪转凄迷，老虎开始交配后风生山谷，荔挺出时霜满溪流。
短日渐长冬至到了，蚯蚓结团泉水更不起波动，
渐渐林间麋鹿角脱落，水泉摇动井底变暖。
去年小寒今年又来，雁声向北春天离去旧岁，
喜鹊寻找枝头开始筑巢，野鸡入寒烟时而一现。
一年时光尽到大寒来，母鸡开始孵卵像哺乳婴儿，
猛禽当权飞翔猛烈迅速，沼泽腹部坚冰冻结不开。
五个早晨一个候位如鱼鳞次第排列，一年从头共有七十二候，
通达之人观察此景激发天机，多少乾坤间无限事物。
At Lichun (Start of Spring) in the first lunar month, the Qi of Spring begins to move; the East Wind can dissolve the coagulated cold and frost.
Insects hibernating under the soil begin to stir and shake; fish ascend near the ice, appearing to play and swim as if carrying ice on their backs.
Half a month later, after entering the Yushui (Rain Water) solar term, when otters offer fish (as if making sacrifices), they follow the seasonal phenomena; wild geese urge their northward journey, and grass and trees sprout through the earth.
Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects) occurs in the second lunar month, with floating solar terms; peach blossoms begin to bloom on tree tops.
Cicadas sing without cease, urging the transformation of Hu Ying (Hawk) into Jiug (Cuckoo).
Spring color is just half complete; at the same time, Xuan Niao (Swallow) meets again.
Thunder sounds from the edge of the sky; lightning flashes within the clouds.
Fragrant flowers in the third month announce Qingming (Clear and Bright); Wutong branches begin to contain blossoms.
Field mice transform into Yuan Yang (Mandarin Ducks - an ancient misconception), unnoticed by humans; rainbows appear for the first time after the rain clears.
Mid-March intersects with Guyu (Grain Rain); duckweed begins to grow across islands and sandbars.
Doves groom their feathers; Sheng (a type of ornament or fallen mulberry fruit) descends at the corner of the mulberry tree.
Lixia (Start of Summer) in the fourth month marks the competition of seasons; one wonders for whom Lou Gu (Mole Cricket) sings.
Earthworms emerge aimlessly in all directions; Wang Gua (Trichosanthes cucumerina) grows intentionally in sequence.
Xiaoman (Grain Buds) arrives instantaneously; amidst the fields, bitter herbs compete for glory.
Fine grass dries and rots, seemingly dying; slightly feeling the initial warmth, the wheat harvest season approaches.
Mangzhong (Grain in Ear) brings a new cycle of beans; unexpectedly, mantises are born in such numbers.
Zhe Ming (likely referring to the Bullhead or similar bird) cries incessantly; Fan She (Mockingbird/White's Thrush) falls silent, losing half its speech.
At Xia zhi (Summer Solstice), Yin Qi begins to generate; deer shed their antlers to nourish new velvet.
In the long days, Cicadas begin to chirp; Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata) grows finely in the fields.
Xiaoshu (Minor Heat) arrives suddenly, felt imperceptibly; warm winds arrive, lifting curtains.
Crickets inhabit the walls of houses; at the ends of the earth, Eagles begin to strike prey.
Dashu (Major Heat) is hot yet still pleasant; observe rotting grass turning into fireflies.
The earth is evenly moist, dispersing humid heat; heavy rains occur timely, reviving withered plants.
Da Huo (Antares) flows westward into Liqiu (Start of Autumn); cool winds penetrate the inner rooms' tranquility.
A courtyard sees white dew descend slightly; several cold cicadas sing on tree tops.
Within an instant, Chushu (End of Heat) arrives; who taught the Eagle to sacrifice birds?
Heaven and Earth belong to Metal, beginning to be solemn and orderly; grain is harvested and brought indoors.
Helplessly, Bailu (White Dew) autumn arrives; large and small gees come to southern islets.
Old Swallows have all departed; instructions are given to various birds to gather food.
Since entering Qiufen (Autumn Equinox) in mid-August, Thunder ceases its sound, retracting into the Zhen Palace.
Hibernating insects seal their holes first for defense; water sources begin to dry up, flowing eastward.
Hanlu (Cold Dew): people say the late season is excellent; Geese arrive as guests without error.
Sparrows enter large waters and transform into clams; everyone watches yellow chrysanthemums blooming on fences.
Do not say Shuangjiang (Frost's Descent) is not heaven's will; Jackals sacrifice animals according to rank.
Grass and trees turn yellow, leaves fall in the sky; hibernating insects bow down to welcome the cold air.
Who wrote the book bringing news of Lidong (Start of Winter)? Water begins to form ice, cold days advance.
The earth begins to freeze and crack; pheasants enter large waters and submerge as Shen (giant clams).
Quickly, Xiaoxue (Minor Snow) comes, marking the end of the year; rainbows hide, unseen, knowing not where they are.
Heaven rises, Earth descends, rain does not intersect; closure forms Winter like imprisonment.
Flying heavy snow turns bleak and confusing; [Tigers] do not cry unless necessary.
After Tigers begin mating, wind arises in valleys; Li Ting emerges, frost fills streams.
Days are short, nights long; Dongzhi (Winter Solstice) has arrived. Earthworms knot together, springs no longer rise.
Gradually, in the woods, Elk antlers shed; water springs shake, warming the well bottoms.
Last year's Xiaohan (Minor Cold) comes again this year; goose calls head north, spring leaves the old year.
Magpies seek branches to start nests; pheasants enter cold smoke, appearing occasionally.
The year ends with Dahan (Major Cold); hens begin to brood as if nursing infants.
Raptors hold power, flying fiercely and swiftly; the belly of the marsh is solidly frozen, unable to open.
Five mornings make one Hou (15-day period), arranged like scales; a year starts from the top with seventy-two Hous.
Wise men observing this reveal heavenly secrets; how many infinite matters exist in the universe.