Greater Snow
Heavier snow in the north; deep winter establishes; the year prepares its core rest.
In plain terms: Greater Snow is one of the 24 markers in the traditional Chinese calendar that track how the seasons change through the year — heavier snow in the north; deep winter establishes; the year prepares its core rest..
Energy of This Solar Term
Snow accumulates in northern regions; the world quiets dramatically. Plants, animals, and wise humans align to the slowest pace of the year.
TCM Seasonal Living
Kidney essence preservation peak; sleep duration matters most; protect against the deep cold invasion that injures kidney yang.
Foods to Emphasize
Lamb soups, congee with black beans and millet, ginger and jujube tea, walnut milk, and slow cooked bone broths.
Practices for This Period
Sleep at least eight hours; reduce outdoor exposure during peak cold hours; soak feet daily; meditate; tend the inner fire through quiet rather than activity.