Meaning: It is best for a child to be born in August, and it is best for the elderly to pass away in the twelfth lunar month. In this context, “will” means the best.

Generally speaking, these folk proverbs were passed down from ancient times. In ancient times, the feudal system was implemented, and farmers spent their days farming at home. There were many things to pay, and even the problem of food and clothing could not be solved. If a family had another child, the pressure would increase significantly. As the saying goes, "There is no idle farmland under the four seas, yet farmers still starve to death." If a child is to be born, it is best to do so in August, because August is a season of harvest, when there is more grain available, allowing the child to grow up healthily. If born in other seasons, life would be a problem, hence this saying was passed down.

Dying in the twelfth lunar month is an excellent time, which is very good.
In traditional customs, it is believed that the best time for an elderly person to pass away is in the twelfth lunar month. This allows enough time to prepare for the funeral, and a grand funeral means that the deceased will go to the afterlife with dignity. It also implies that the next life can be more prosperous and auspicious.
Rural areas have many traditions regarding funerals. A funeral is the last thing a person does in their life, and it must be handled properly. A dignified funeral in rural areas usually takes several days, during which the body of the deceased remains at home until the funeral is over. However, if the elderly person passes away in a hot month, preserving the body becomes a problem. Moreover, these months are the harvest season, so funerals are usually rushed. But if the elderly person dies in the twelfth lunar month, the cold weather helps preserve the body, and there is no need to worry about farm work. Therefore, funerals in the twelfth lunar month are usually held in a grand and dignified manner, leading to the saying, "It's best to die in the twelfth lunar month."
Folklore says, "A well-arranged ancestor's burial brings wealth for three generations," indicating that the feng shui of the burial site directly affects the development of descendants. People believe that ancestors can protect and bless their descendants, emphasizing the Chinese people's deep respect for their hometown and ancestors.