What kind of solar term is Frost's Descent (霜降)?

It is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Autumn season, belonging to the element Metal with the Lung as its central organ.

What is good to do at Frost's Descent?

Autumn's end. Begin warming practice to prepare winter's store. Conversely, overwork — do not scatter qi in the gathering season.

How does Frost's Descent 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.

霜降

Frost's Descentshuāngjiàng

Autumn · Metal · Lung · term no. 18

At a glance

Frost's Descent (霜降) is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Autumn season. In the five elements it belongs to Metal, and its central organ is the Lung. Autumn's end. Begin warming practice to prepare winter's store.

Seasonal care in Frost's Descent

Autumn's end. Begin warming practice to prepare winter's store.

What to avoid in Frost's Descent

Overwork — do not scatter qi in the gathering season.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of solar term is Frost's Descent (霜降)?: It is one of the 24 solar terms, entering the Autumn season, belonging to the element Metal with the Lung as its central organ.
What is good to do at Frost's Descent?: Autumn's end. Begin warming practice to prepare winter's store. Conversely, overwork — do not scatter qi in the gathering season.
How does Frost's Descent 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).