The 24 Solar Terms

The 24 Solar Terms is concerned closely related to the TCM. According to China's lunar year, one year is divided into 12 months, and each month has 2 solar terms. The 24 Solar Terms is a important part of doctrine of five evolutive phases and six climatic factors.

立春 Spring begins

　　雨水 The rains

　　惊蛰 Insects awaken

　　春分 Vernal Equinox

　　清明 Clear and bright

　　谷雨 Grain rain

　　立夏 Summer begins

　　小满 Grain buds

　　芒种 Grain in ear

　　夏至 Summer solstice

　　小暑 Slight heat

　　大暑 Great heat

　　立秋 Autumn begins

　　处暑 the Limit of Heat

　　白露 White dews

　　秋分 Autumn Equinox

　　寒露 Cold dews

　　霜降 Hoar-frost falls

　　立冬 Winter begins

　　小雪 Light snow

　　大雪 Heavy snow

　　冬至 Winter Solstice

　　小寒 Slight cold

　　大寒 Great cold