Winter Solstice: December 22nd - January 5th The period that begins the Winter Solstice is referred to as Dongzhi (冬至), which literally means 'Winter's Arrival.' On the first day of Winter Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day and the longest night in the year as the sun shines directly at the Tropic of Capricorn. This, the deepest day of winter, marks the peak of Yin and the birth of Yang energy, as days begin to grow longer and nights grow shorter.

Fall Equinox: September 22nd - October 7th The lunisolar calendar regards these days as the middle of fall. This is the day when the day and night are equal in time, or the Yang is in relative balance with the Yin. Fall is the yin arising out of the yang. Fall is associated with the Lung and Large Intestine, the Metal element, which connects us to the outside world, breathes life and inspiration into us, and eliminates what no longer serves us. Just as nature rebalances it

Spring Equinox: March 20th - April 4th The lunisolar calendar regards these days as the middle of spring. This is when the day and night are equal in time or the Yang is in relative balance with the Yin. Spring is the yang arising out of the yin. Chinese Medicine Spring Health Spring is associated with the Liver & Gallbladder, the Wood element, as such it is important to keep both balanced and moving smoothly during this time. When the Wood element functions smoothly, both