立夏
Start of Summer (立夏)
Solar Terms
Chinese Calendar
TCM
Summary
立夏 (Lìxià), the Start of Summer solar term, falls around May 5-7. Summer arrives. Yang energy reaches its active phase. The heart meridian is most active. Traditional customs include weighing oneself (to track health) and eating eggs for strength. Growth accelerates
Key Takeaways- 立夏 is the 7th of 24 solar terms
- Summer arrives. Yang energy reaches its active phase. The heart meridian is most active. Traditional
- Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
- The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing
Meaning and Significance
Summer arrives. Yang energy reaches its active phase. The heart meridian is most active. Traditional customs include weighing oneself (to track health) and eating eggs for strength. Growth accelerates in all living things.
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