Category: Qi Nodes

April 20th – May 4th Grain Rain, or Gǔyǔ (谷雨), marks the sixth Qi Node of the year and the last seasonal phase of spring and the transition from spring to summer. This is the time when the increased warmth (Yang) and rains (Yin) nourish the young grains just as they begin to root more…

April 4th–April 19th Coming on the heels of the Spring Equinox where the Yin (cold) and Yang (warm) are perfectly balanced, we are now entering into a time where the warmth is more abundant. The increased warmth stirres everything back to life and calls everything to bloom. Where we have previously been suggesting caution and…

The second set of Qi Nodes (15 day periods) of the year takes us from Spring Equinox to right before the Summer Solstice. Qi Node: Character: Phonetic: Date: Spring Equinox  春分 Chun Fen March 20th Clear Bright  清明 Qing Ming April 4th Grain Rains  穀雨 Gu Yu  April 20th March 20th marks Spring Equinox and…

We’re continuing our exploration of the seasons of the Asian Almanac and how they impact us. Our hope is that by paying attention to the flows of nature as the year progresses, we can learn to work with nature so that nature will work for us. 3 Insects Stir  驚蟄 March 5th – March 19th…

Matching our personal conduct to the season is one key to maintaining our health, including knowing when we need assistance along our healing path. Our goal in sharing the 24 Qi Nodes as they unfold is to give you a taste of how the ancients learned to pay attention to the world around them.  By…

Join us as we explore the seasons of Asian Almanac this year — and learn how it impacts our bodies and our outlooks. Twice a month, we’ll discuss what’s happening in our environment. Find out how to flow with the seasonal changes and let them propel you along your journey toward optimum health. We at…