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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The Classical Map of Women’s Health
Human life runs in certain cycles. 7 years for women and 8 years for men. Learn more about the classical aspects of aging and life stage management for women here.
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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 4: 春分 Chūnfēn (Spring Equinox)
The lethargy of Winter has given way to the agitation of Spring. Learn more about how you can take advantage of the return of a more directed and potent Yang Qi
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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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