立冬
Start of Winter (立冬)
Solar Terms
Chinese Calendar
TCM
Summary
立冬 (Lìdōng), the Start of Winter solar term, falls around Nov 7-8. Winter officially begins. Yin energy dominates. The body stores and conserves. Dumplings (饺子) are the traditional food, especially in northern China. A time to nourish the kidneys with warm, hearty fo
Key Takeaways- 立冬 is the 19th of 24 solar terms
- Winter officially begins. Yin energy dominates. The body stores and conserves. Dumplings (饺子) are th
- Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
- The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing
Meaning and Significance
Winter officially begins. Yin energy dominates. The body stores and conserves. Dumplings (饺子) are the traditional food, especially in northern China. A time to nourish the kidneys with warm, hearty foods and to rest more.
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