24 Solar Terms (Ershisi Jieqi)
Explore the ancient agricultural and astronomical calendar. Guided by the sun’s position, these 24 micro-seasons dictate farming rhythms, dietary habits, and health rituals, reflecting a profound harmony between humanity and nature.
The 1st solar term, marking the official revival of spring when ice begins to melt, dormant insects awaken, and the earth prepares …
The 2nd solar term, when rainfall increases as temperatures rise, nourishing the dry soil and encouraging early spring buds.
The 3rd solar term, when spring thunderstorms crackle across the sky, rousing hibernating animals and insects from their winter …
The 4th solar term, balancing day and night equally around the globe while marking the height of cherry blossoms and spring …
The 5th solar term, serving uniquely as both an astronomical node and an ancestral festival, celebrated by tomb-sweeping and …
The 6th and final spring solar term, bringing essential spring showers that nourish newly planted cereal crops and prime tea …
The 7th solar term, signaling the farewell to spring and the transition into summer, where crops accelerate their growth under …
The 8th solar term, indicating that the seeds of summer grain crops are becoming full and milky, though not yet fully ripe.
The 9th solar term, the busiest agricultural period of the year for harvesting bearded grains like wheat and planting rice …
The 10th solar term, bringing the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the peak of Yang …
The 11th solar term, marking the beginning of the scorching summer heat and the prelude to the sultry 'Sanfu' dog days.
The 12th solar term, representing the hottest, most humid, and thundery period of the year across China.
The 13th solar term, welcoming autumn as summer heat gradually recedes, traditionally celebrated by 'fleshing out autumn' with …
The 14th solar term, meaning 'stopping the heat,' as scorching summer days finally surrender to cool, crisp autumn breezes.
The 15th solar term, when nighttime temperatures drop sharply, condensing atmospheric moisture into shimmering white dew on grass …
The 16th solar term, once again balancing day and night equally, marking the midpoint of autumn and the joyful season of harvest.
The 17th solar term, when dew becomes colder and closer to frost, bringing bright red maple foliage and prime chrysanthemums.
The 18th solar term and the final chapter of autumn, when the first morning frosts appear and persimmons turn sweet and ripe.
The 19th solar term of the year, signaling the official beginning of winter, when nature's energy goes into deep storage and …
The 20th solar term, when temperatures drop below freezing in northern China, bringing light snowfalls and customs of preserving …
The 21st solar term, indicating heavy winter snow accumulations and a time for deep bodily restoration and hearty winter soups.
The 22nd solar term, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year, traditionally celebrated as grandly as the New Year …
The 23rd solar term, entering the bitterly cold days of deep winter, where people strengthen their constitutions with Laba …
The 24th and final solar term of the annual cycle, marking the climax of winter cold while bustling preparations for the Spring …
🌾 Seasonal Customs
Explore traditional dietary habits and agricultural rituals guided by the 24 micro-seasons.