What kind of solar term is Major Heat (大暑)?

It is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Summer season, belonging to the element Fire with the Heart as its central organ.

What is good to do at Major Heat?

Peak heat. Rest quietly and calm the breath without strain. Conversely, forced sweating — do not lose fluids to excessive perspiration.

How does Major Heat relate to Four Pillars?

The solar terms mark the month boundaries in Four Pillars astrology. The month's pillar changes at the solar term (the sectional entry), not the first of the calendar month.

大暑

Major Heatdàshǔ

Summer · Fire · Heart · term no. 12

At a glance

Major Heat (大暑) is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Summer season. In the five elements it belongs to Fire, and its central organ is the Heart. Peak heat. Rest quietly and calm the breath without strain.

Seasonal care in Major Heat

Peak heat. Rest quietly and calm the breath without strain.

What to avoid in Major Heat

Forced sweating — do not lose fluids to excessive perspiration.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of solar term is Major Heat (大暑)?: It is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Summer season, belonging to the element Fire with the Heart as its central organ.
What is good to do at Major Heat?: Peak heat. Rest quietly and calm the breath without strain. Conversely, forced sweating — do not lose fluids to excessive perspiration.
How does Major Heat relate to Four Pillars?: The solar terms mark the month boundaries in Four Pillars astrology. The month's pillar changes at the solar term (the sectional entry), not the first of the calendar month.

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Seasonal care follows the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon (Four-Qi Attunement).