Traditional Wisdom

Spring Belongs to the Wood Element, and What Does This Mean?

Spring Belongs to the Wood Element, and What Does This Mean?
The ancient Chinese believed rainbows were the product of yin and yang energy meeting in balance, something that happens often at this time of year.Petr_Kratky/Shutterstock
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
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A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is 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 of the year’s 24 solar terms, offering guidance on how to best navigate the season.

Solar Term: ‘Clear and Bright’

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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