Spring Equinox
Day and night in perfect balance; yang has equaled yin; full spring is here.
In plain terms: Spring Equinox is one of the 24 markers in the traditional Chinese calendar that track how the seasons change through the year — day and night in perfect balance; yang has equaled yin; full spring is here..
Energy of This Solar Term
The sun sits exactly above the equator; daylight equals darkness. From here forward, yang energy outpaces yin until summer solstice. Life force visibly expands.
TCM Seasonal Living
The body has shifted fully into spring mode; liver activation peaks. Continue support for smooth liver flow.
Foods to Emphasize
Fresh strawberries, cherry blossom tea, light fish dishes, and tender bamboo shoots.
Practices for This Period
Plant spring vegetables; refresh living spaces with bright colors; sleep with windows slightly open for fresh air; balance work and rest as nature balances day and night.