October 23rd through November 6th marks the time of 霜降 Shuāng Jiàng, translated as Frost Descent, the 18th term in the Ancient Chinese Solar Calendar. It is also the sixth and final term of the autumn season. 霜降 Shuāng Jiàng…
立秋 Lì Qiū, translated as Start of Autumn is the 13th solar term in the Ancient Chinese Solar Calendar and the 1st term of the autumn season. This year it starts on August 7th and continues through August 22nd. 立秋…
By now you’ve certainly noticed the rising temperatures and humidity outside. This transition into the hottest days of summer can sometimes mean irritability and discomfort. 夏至 Xià Zhì, translated as Summer Solstice (Summer’s Extreme), is the 10th solar term and…
春分 Chūn Fēn, translated as Spring Equinox, is the 4th solar term in the Ancient Chinese solar calendar. This year it starts on March 20th and continues through April 3rd. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of…
Ancient Chinese Observations Archaeological research has revealed that the Ancient Chinese have been observing the movements of the sun, moon and stars for more than 4,000 years. These meticulous observations were then used to govern agriculture and various other aspects…
