What kind of solar term is Start of Spring (立春)?

It is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Spring season, belonging to the element Wood with the Liver as its central organ.

What is good to do at Start of Spring?

Spring's qi begins. Loosen a winter-stiffened body with light stretching. Conversely, heavy drinking — the liver is waking and easily overtaxed.

How does Start of Spring 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.

立春

Start of Springlìchūn

Spring · Wood · Liver · term no. 1

At a glance

Start of Spring (立春) is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Spring season. In the five elements it belongs to Wood, and its central organ is the Liver. Spring's qi begins. Loosen a winter-stiffened body with light stretching.

Seasonal care in Start of Spring

Spring's qi begins. Loosen a winter-stiffened body with light stretching.

What to avoid in Start of Spring

Heavy drinking — the liver is waking and easily overtaxed.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of solar term is Start of Spring (立春)?: It is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Spring season, belonging to the element Wood with the Liver as its central organ.
What is good to do at Start of Spring?: Spring's qi begins. Loosen a winter-stiffened body with light stretching. Conversely, heavy drinking — the liver is waking and easily overtaxed.
How does Start of Spring 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).