立秋
Start of Autumn (立秋)
Solar Terms
Chinese Calendar
TCM
Summary
立秋 (Lìqiū), the Start of Autumn solar term, falls around Aug 7-9. Autumn begins, though summer heat lingers ('Autumn Tiger'). The lung meridian becomes active. Moistening foods (pear, white fungus) are recommended. A time to begin turning inward after summer's expan
Key Takeaways- 立秋 is the 13th of 24 solar terms
- Autumn begins, though summer heat lingers ('Autumn Tiger'). The lung meridian becomes active. Moiste
- Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
- The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing
Meaning and Significance
Autumn begins, though summer heat lingers ('Autumn Tiger'). The lung meridian becomes active. Moistening foods (pear, white fungus) are recommended. A time to begin turning inward after summer's expansion.
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