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 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 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 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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Qi Node 3: 惊蛰 Jīngzhé (Insects Awaken)
Finally we can begin to feel the change in the balance of Yin and Yang in our environments. It’s still not time to go out and be super active, spending loads of time outside and getting sweaty but the change is coming. Use this node to finalize your Spring plans and get thinking about what you’ll want to do with the long days of Summer.
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Qi Node 2: 雨水 Yǔshui (Rain Water)
Anticipating the rise of Yang qi and how to feel the change in the season
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Anticipating the rise of Yang qi and how to feel the change in the season
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Qi Node 23: 小寒 Xiǎohán (Lesser Cold)
The decline of Yin begins with this node and sets up the transition toward the young Yang of Spring.
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Qi Node 22: Winter Solstice
The grandeur of Yin is on display during the longest night of the year. Learn more about what this point in the annual Yin Yang Cycle means for you.
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