Lunisolar Rhythm
Twenty-Four Solar Terms
A complete index of the annual lunisolar calendar. Each node marks key shifts in temperature, agriculture, and mindful daily living.
Seasonal Nodes
Four Seasonal Quadrants
The traditional calendar divides the solar year into twenty-four fifteen-day periods, grounding human life in natural cadences.
Spring · 立春
Spring Equinox Node
Beginning of Spring through Grain Rain. Days lengthen as wood energy rises, inviting fresh tea harvests and gentle awakening.
Summer · 立夏
Summer Solstice Node
Start of Summer through Great Heat. Peak Yang energy encouraging abundance, mindful nourishment, and quiet shade.
Autumn · 立秋
Autumnal Balance Node
Beginning of Autumn through Frost Descent. Gathering, reflection, and adjusting to crisp breezes under clear skies.