Astromergency
Energy Pivots to Fine Tuning Our Inner Landscape
Overview:
The 24 Solar Terms are key astronomical periods that mark shifts in the seasons, climate, and energy flows in nature. In traditional Chinese thought, aligning our actions with these natural cycles helps harmonize personal luck and energy flow.
Feb 4 - 5 (Beginning of Spring 立春) "Say Yes to Sprouting"
Great time for kickstarting or implementing new projects, ideas moving forward with the new year, and perfect for refreshing relationships.
Self-care: earlier mornings; light stretching outdoors.
Wealth: soft-launch ideas; ask for introductions (not outcomes).
Health/Love: greens, sour-sweet flavors to wake Liver qi; playful check-ins.
Feb 19 - 20 (Increase in Rain, Growth 雨水) "Water your promises"
Nurturing the seed of your path with intention, water in moderation and with patience. New routines forming that can foster growth.
Self-dev: hydration ritual; draft a 90-day plan.
Wealth: invest in tools/learning; avoid NE renovations (五黃).
Health/Love: lymphatic movement; share “what I’m tending.”
Mar 5 - 6 (Awakening of Insects 驚蟄) "Let go! Time to shake off the old stuff"
Challenges might be present in interactions with others it is a good time to clear our mind and stay focus.
Self-care: percussion massage; declutter one shelf.
Wealth: make one brave outreach.
Health/Love: spicy-aromatic foods; plan a micro-adventure.
Mar 20 - 21 (Equal Day and Night 春 分) "Balance your doing VS being"
Balance your energies, time to review the plans.
Self-dev: 50/50 days (focus + rest).
Wealth: diversify streams; no all-in bets.
Health/Love: equal talk/listen; greens daily.
Apr 4 - 6 (Clear and Bright 清明) "Gratitude. Honor your roots"
Time for reflections and grateful thoughts to those who have helped us in the past, remembering what we do have, refocus on the blue skies when it is cloudy.
Self-care: ancestor tending; tidy home altars.
Wealth: repay small debts—create flow.
Health/Love: walks among trees; sincere apologies if needed.
Apr 19 - 21 (Grain Rain, Seed Growth 谷雨) "Feed what you are growing"
Invest more time in building the new skills or nurturing your project or relationships. Seed growth is a time to nurture the little green shoot that just pop up from the soil.
Self-care: commit to a new skill/ course.
Wealth: modest investing, keep the direction NE calm.
Health/Love: probiotic foods and maybe try some new recipes, something new in love and relationship.
May 5 - 6 (Beginning of Summer 立夏) "Turn up the light!"
Time to take that action! Let's go!
Self-care: longer daylight is coming; say yes to visibility, go out for a walk!
Wealth: pitch week; celebrate small wins (東＝九紫喜慶).
Health/Love: cooling teas; plan a fun date or heat up the relationship with that thing you been wanting to try or go.
May 20 - 21 (Minor Fullness小满) "Receive the fruits of what is ripening now"
Take time to sustaining mental and physical health.
Self-care: weekly review ritual.
Wealth: invoice promptly; refine pricing.
Health/Love: don’t overeat; name what feels “enough.”
Jun 6-7 (Bearded Seed) "Plant with precision"
Self-care: time-blocking; protect mornings.
Wealth: sign only what you’ll water; avoid upheaval of the Flying Star 2 position of the year (二黑).
Health/Love: anti-inflammatory meals; kindle shared projects.
Jun 21 (Summer Solstice 夏至) "You are at peak light, heart remaining compassionate"
Peak energy for great moves in projects or relationships. From early Jun building up to 21, this is a good time to consolidate gains and focus self-care!
Self-care: midday rest; evening gratitude.
Wealth: showcase work; host a gathering (East corner = joy zone).
Health/Love: hydrate + mineralize; keep tempers cool.
Jul 6 - 7 (Slight Heat 小暑) "Pace yourself, slow down can be smooth"
Avoid burnout, be minfulful of overexertion, remember to work on the work-life balance.
Self-care: heat-clearing herbs will be favorable (mint, chrysanthemum).
Wealth: try automatation or delegating work; don’t overbook.
Health/Love: skin care; gentle affection over intensity.
Jul 22 - 23 (Great Heat 大暑) "Cooling the core"
Rest and recover, time to take a pause to recharge and to reflect on the progress so far, adjust if needed.
Self-care: swap coffee for cool teas; keep meetings concise.
Wealth: maintain, don’t chase; protect cashflow.
Health/Love: fruits, cucumbers; date nights near water or by the coast, enjoy some breeze together.
Aug 7 (Beginning of Autumn 立秋) "Time to gather courage"
Harvest time! Review the fruits we have bear so far through the first half of the year, lighten up what doesnt serve. Make space to regain capacity for courage to receive more of what's aligned!
Self-care: breath to the back body; lighten schedule.
Wealth: tidy books; pre-autumn promos.
Health/Love: moistening foods (pear, white fungus); honest check-ins.
Aug 22 - 23 (End of Heat 處暑) "Discernment"
Discern, lock in, stay focus, work them in everyday.
Self-care: prune obligations.
Wealth: negotiate; lock in Q4 timelines.
Health/Love: lungs care; earlier bedtime returns.
Sep 7 - 8 (White Dew, Moisture 白露) "Clarity"
Hydrate and nourish your body and your mind! Make time to care for your emotional health.
Self-care: sunrise walks; poetry over scrolling.
Wealth: refine messaging; share case studies.
Health/Love: warm breakfasts; be intentional in relationships, be clear of what are looking for or how you feel.
Sep 23 (Autumn Equinox 秋分) "Equal light, equal kindness"
Ideal for new start/ new rituals for love, wealth or health, what do you desire?
Self-dev: 1 day off screens.
Wealth: re-balance portfolio; charitable giving.
Health/Love: partner listening ritual; stew season begins.
Oct 8 - 9 (Cold Dew 寒露) "Protect the spark/ passion"
Pause whenever it is close to an emotional conflict, a good time to practice patience and observe when feeling the impulse.
Self-care: scarves at night; ginger broths.
Wealth: long-term contracts; avoid drilling at Tai Sui Position of the year.
Health/Love: immune tonics; affirm love in practical ways.
Oct 23 - 24 (Frosting 霜降) "Let the leaves fall"
Focus on warming relationships, prioritize health routines.
Self-care: release that thing that hinders you, try letting go by physical decluttering.
Wealth: year-end tax map; stop unprofitable offers.
Health/Love: lung tonics; write notes/ send messages of appreciation.
Nov 7-8 (Beginning of Winter 立冬) "Prepping for rest"
Time for rest and restoring energy. Good for health and introspection.
Self-care: more soups; earlier sleep.
Wealth: strategy retreat; choose 3 projects only.
Health/Love: warm joints; quality over quantity socially.
Nov 22-23 (Minor Snow 小雪）"Dilligence"
Care for physical health, especially immune health.
Self-care: focus weeks; reduce meetings.
Wealth: savings challenge; gift planning with heart.
Health/Love: humidify air; broth dates at home.
Dec 6-8 (Heavy Snow 大雪) "Insulate and incubate"
Slow down; focus on mental and emotional wellness.
Self-care: keep feet warm; gentle strength training.
Wealth: tighten ops; say no kindly.
Health/Love: warm broths; shared winter rituals.
Dec 21 (Winter Solstice 冬至) "Long night, luminous heart"
Key date transitioning into the new year. A day to set intentions for the upcoming year and start to feel the shift in shedding the old.
Self-care: solstice reflections.
Wealth: year review + gratitude payouts.
Health/Love: sweet rice balls (湯圓) with family; early candlelight sleep.
Jan 5-6 (Minor Coldness 小寒) "Set the tone to build Physical + Emotional Health"
Reinforce health routines; avoid overworking.
Self-care: warm foods; early nights. Breathwork that lengthens exhale.
Wealth: plan, don’t push; make a conservative budget.
Health/Love: gentle touch, warm soups; journal gratitudes nightly. (Winter conservation per 《內經》.)
Jan 20-21 (Great Coldness 大寒) "Deep rest, deep root"
Rest well; focus on rejuvenation.
Self-care: name one habit to not do; protect your attention.
Wealth: seed long-cycle study (skills over speculation).
Health/Love: hot foot-soaks; slow dates at home.