A solar term is a period of about two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac and forms 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.
With the freezing ice storms we’ve been having this January, it is not hard to identify with the current solar term, “Major Cold,” which runs from Jan. 20 to Feb. 3.
