Summer Solstice Marks Shorter Days and Yin’s Rising

Summer Solstice Marks Shorter Days and Yin’s Rising
TCM doctors say that when the yang energy reaches the extreme, it is a good time to treat winter diseases. shutterstock
Moreen Liao
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A solar term is a period of about two weeks, based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each solar term, offering guidance on how to best navigate the season.
According to traditional Chinese solar terms, the summer solstice on June 21 marks the turning point in the balance of yin and yang elements on earth. 
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors. She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia. Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
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