On August 7th, we entered the period of Liqiu 立秋, also known as the 'Beginning of Autumn'. Liqiu is the thirteenth solar term and the first node of autumn. It occurs annually on August 7th and marks a polarity change from yang to yin.
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On July 22nd, we entered the period of Dàshǔ 大暑, also known as 'Great or Major Heat'. Dàshǔ is the twelfth solar term and the last node of summer. It occurs annually on July 22nd and marks the hottest time of the year in...
Today (May 6th) is Lìxià 立夏, also known as ‘the beginning of summer‘. Lìxià is the seventh solar term. It occurs annually on May 6th and signifies the beginning of summer.
Today (April 21st) is Gǔyǔ 谷雨, also known as 'Grain Rain'. Gǔyǔ is the sixth solar term, which occurs annually c. April 21st. According to an old Chinese saying, "Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) signals the end of snow...
Today, we enter the period of Qīngmíng, also known as 'Bright and Clear'. Qīngmíng is the fifth solar term, which occurs annually on April 6th. It denotes Qingming Festival—also known as 'Tomb Sweeping Day' or 'Pure Brightness' Festival.
Today is Chūnfēn, also known as Spring or Vernal Equinox. Chūnfēn is the fourth solar term. It occurs annually on March 20th and signals an equal length of day and night—a pivotal turning point from yin to yang.
Today is Jīngzhé 惊蛰, also known as Awakening Insects. Jīngzhé is the third solar term. It occurs annually around March 7th and signals a rise in temperature and increased rainfall.
Today is Yu Shui 雨 水, also known as ‘Rain Water’. Yu Shui is the second solar term, which occurs annually between February 18th and 20th. Following the ‘Beginning of Spring’, the southeast wind begins to blow, and rain...
The Beginning of Spring – Lì Chūn 立春 In ancient China, 24 solar terms existed as a means to guide farmers in agricultural affairs and farming activities. They are based on the sun’s position in the zodiac and reflect...
On November 8th 2021, we enter the period of lìdōng 立冬, also known as 'The Beginning Of Winter'. Lìdōng is the nineteenth solar term, which occurs annually around November 7th. It indicates the true beginning of winter.
