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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seasonal living
Everyday Alchemy: The Power of Gentle Warming
As winter settles in, many bodies feel colder, stiffer, and more fatigued. Foot baths, moxa, and hot packs offer an easy way to restore warmth, improve circulation, support digestion, and make the season easier to move through.
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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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Qi Node 21: Greater Snow Dàxuě 大雪
Qi Node 21 Greater Snow is a time of visions and magic. Our inner yang sees strange images in the Greater Yin dominating the environment.
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Qi Node 20: 小雪 Xiǎoxuě (Lesser Snow)
Xiǎoxuě 小雪, “Lesser Snow,” marks Winter’s quiet commitment. Snow may not yet fall, but the cold has settled. Stillness becomes structure. This is the time to refine, not to begin—nourish deeply, seal the body from wind, and allow the descent. Let what remains grow deeper, smaller, and more essential.
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Everyday Alchemy: Keep Off That Cold Floor
In Chinese medicine, cold can quietly weaken the body over time—especially when it enters through the feet. This post explores why walking barefoot on cold floors might leave you feeling more drained than refreshed, and how small changes in daily habits can help support warmth, circulation, and overall balance.
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Qi Node 19: 立冬 Lìdōng (Winter Begins)
Lìdōng 立冬 marks the moment when Winter stands upright—cold, still, and clear. The descent is no longer gradual. Big Yin is here. Let your body turn inward. Wrap up early. Sleep deeply. Cook slowly. What looks like quiet from the outside is becoming depth from within. The season asks for presence, not performance.
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Qi Node 6: 谷雨 Gǔyǔ (Grain Rain)
The nature of Earth is to hold space and to create context. This qi node sets the stage for the coming summer and gives us insight into how we dealt with the qi of last Fall.
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The Cosmic Cycle: Yin and Yang
In a palace shaped by seasons, Yang rises from a spark to a blazing emperor before fading into shadow. Yin, steady and wise, expands through stillness and reflection. This tale of cosmic succession weaves through joy, unraveling, and return—an eternal dance of power, presence, and the rhythm of time.
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