What kind of solar term is Summer Solstice (夏至)?

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 Summer Solstice?

Yang reaches its peak. Rest at noon and meditate to still the heart. Conversely, midday exercise — add no heat when yang is already in excess.

How does Summer Solstice 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.

夏至

Summer Solsticexiàzhì

Summer · Fire · Heart · term no. 10

At a glance

Summer Solstice (夏至) 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. Yang reaches its peak. Rest at noon and meditate to still the heart.

Seasonal care in Summer Solstice

Yang reaches its peak. Rest at noon and meditate to still the heart.

What to avoid in Summer Solstice

Midday exercise — add no heat when yang is already in excess.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of solar term is Summer Solstice (夏至)?: 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 Summer Solstice?: Yang reaches its peak. Rest at noon and meditate to still the heart. Conversely, midday exercise — add no heat when yang is already in excess.
How does Summer Solstice 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).