Awakening of Insects
Spring thunder rolls; insects and small creatures emerge from winter dormancy.
In plain terms: Awakening of Insects is one of the 24 markers in the traditional Chinese calendar that track how the seasons change through the year — spring thunder rolls; insects and small creatures emerge from winter dormancy..
Energy of This Solar Term
Yang energy now reaches into the upper soil layer; the first thunderstorms of the year shake hibernating life into motion. The tempo of activity accelerates.
TCM Seasonal Living
Liver yang rising; protect against wind invasion (sudden temperature changes that catch the body off guard).
Foods to Emphasize
Pears and Asian pears (润肺 lung moistening), spring leeks, fresh mint tea, and warming millet porridge.
Practices for This Period
Build daily exercise routine; start new projects whose execution will run through summer; keep neck and shoulders covered against cold spring winds.