Qi Node 17: 寒露 Hánlù (Cold Dew)
Hánlù 寒露 marks the final retreat of yáng qì 陽氣 and the deepening of stillness
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Qi Nodes
Qi Node 16: Qiūfēn 秋分 (Autumn Equinox)
This is not stillness, but a poised turning. Nature leans toward inwardness, and so should we. Refine routines, nourish gently, walk more slowly. The season tilts toward rest. Let your conduct follow the descent. Let balance become your teacher.
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Qi Node 15: 白露 Báilù (White Dew)
The air cools, mornings are damp with dew, and activity begins to soften. This is a time for preservation—of energy, fluids, and focus. Slow down. Eat warm foods. Let stillness shape your days as Autumn deepens.
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Qi Node 14: 處暑 Chùshǔ (Heat Ends)
Summer lingers, but the energy begins to descend. This qi node invites steadiness—ease back into routine, nourish with warm foods, and make gentle space for change.
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Qi Node 13: 立秋 Lìqiū (Autumn Begins)
As autumn quietly begins, Lìqiū marks the rise of Yin and the first inward turn of the year. This essay explores the subtle wisdom of seasonal restraint, the risks of lingering summer heat, and how to align with the cycle through reflection, refinement, and gentle shifts in daily conduct.
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Qi Node 12: 大暑 Dàshǔ (Greater Heat)
As summer peaks, Yang Qi resists its own decline—burning hotter, pushing harder, and tipping into what classical medicine calls pernicious Yang . This essay explores how to recognize that excess in the world and within ourselves—and how to respond with stillness, cooling nourishment, and the wisdom of knowing when to let go.
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Qi Node 11: 小暑 Xiǎoshǔ (Little Heat)
Xiǎoshǔ marks the arrival of summer’s heat in earnest—still building, not yet peaking. The yang qi is fully extended, but the body begins to show the first signs of needing shade and rest.
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Qi Node 10: 夏至 Xiàzhì (Summer Solstice)
Yang Qi is in charge again and it is moving and shaking the things around it. But Yang’s hand can be a bit heavy. Learn more about using Yang qi to your advantage during this season and how it can impact your health for the rest of the year.
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Qi Node 9: 芒種 Mángzhong (Grain Matures)
You’ve been conserving, planning, and preparing all year. Now it is time to DO!
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Qi Node 8: 小满 Xiǎomǎn (Grain Sprouts)
We are mid-way through the first moon of Summer and the Yang qi is driving the creation summer fruits and vegetables. It is inspiring movement and activity in people and helping all of us to feel progressive and productive.
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Qi Node 7: 立夏 Lìxià (Summer Begins)
Learn about the important shift from Spring to Summer Qi with the details of this qi node
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Qi Node 5: 清明 Qīngmíng (Clear and Bright)
Yang Qi emerges clear and bright at this time of the year, finally strong enough to start really doing things.
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