Autumn Equinox
Day and night in balance; yin has equaled yang; full autumn arrives.
In plain terms: Autumn 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 balance; yin has equaled yang; full autumn arrives..
Energy of This Solar Term
The complement of spring equinox: from here forward, yin outpaces yang until winter solstice. The harvest is in full swing; the year shows what it has produced.
TCM Seasonal Living
Lung energy continues at high activation; the body begins preparing the kidneys (winter organ) through proper autumn nourishment.
Foods to Emphasize
Pumpkin (the equinox traditional dish), persimmon, lotus root, walnut, and black sesame.
Practices for This Period
Take stock of the year (mid annual review); harvest gardens; preserve summer fruits; reflect on what has been gained and what has been let go.