What foods are eaten during 秋分?

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How do the 24 solar terms work?

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秋分

Qiūfēn · Autumn Equinox · Sep 22-24

Autumn Equinox (秋分)

Q: What is 秋分 (Qiūfēn)?

秋分 (Qiūfēn), or Autumn Equinox, is one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, occurring around Sep 22-24 each year. Day and night equal again. The second balance point of the year. Moon-viewing and autumn harvest celebrations. Mooncakes begin appearing for Mid-Autumn Festival. In TCM, this is the time to nourish yin.

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Summary

秋分 (Qiūfēn), the Autumn Equinox solar term, falls around Sep 22-24. Day and night equal again. The second balance point of the year. Moon-viewing and autumn harvest celebrations. Mooncakes begin appearing for Mid-Autumn Festival. In TCM, this is the time to nourish yi

Key Takeaways

秋分 is the 16th of 24 solar terms
Day and night equal again. The second balance point of the year. Moon-viewing and autumn harvest cel
Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing

Meaning and Significance

Day and night equal again. The second balance point of the year. Moon-viewing and autumn harvest celebrations. Mooncakes begin appearing for Mid-Autumn Festival. In TCM, this is the time to nourish yin.

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