What kind of solar term is Grain in Ear (芒種)?

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 Grain in Ear?

Damp-heat rises. Move qi with light sweat and plenty of water. Conversely, activity under blazing sun — avoid midday outdoor overwork.

How does Grain in Ear 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.

芒種

Grain in Earmángzhòng

Summer · Fire · Heart · term no. 9

At a glance

Grain in Ear (芒種) 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. Damp-heat rises. Move qi with light sweat and plenty of water.

Seasonal care in Grain in Ear

Damp-heat rises. Move qi with light sweat and plenty of water.

What to avoid in Grain in Ear

Activity under blazing sun — avoid midday outdoor overwork.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of solar term is Grain in Ear (芒種)?: 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 Grain in Ear?: Damp-heat rises. Move qi with light sweat and plenty of water. Conversely, activity under blazing sun — avoid midday outdoor overwork.
How does Grain in Ear 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).