What kind of solar term is Rain Water (雨水)?

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 Rain Water?

Qi rises and damp circulates. Stretch the flanks and hips to open the liver meridian. Conversely, dressing too lightly — do not let the late cold snap chill you.

How does Rain Water 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.

雨水

Rain Wateryǔshuǐ

Spring · Wood · Liver · term no. 2

At a glance

Rain Water (雨水) 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. Qi rises and damp circulates. Stretch the flanks and hips to open the liver meridian.

Seasonal care in Rain Water

Qi rises and damp circulates. Stretch the flanks and hips to open the liver meridian.

What to avoid in Rain Water

Dressing too lightly — do not let the late cold snap chill you.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of solar term is Rain Water (雨水)?: 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 Rain Water?: Qi rises and damp circulates. Stretch the flanks and hips to open the liver meridian. Conversely, dressing too lightly — do not let the late cold snap chill you.
How does Rain Water 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).