Seasons of Qi: the 24 Solar Terms, free on iPhone and Android
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The old Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms, each about fifteen days long. Seasons of Qi tells you which one we are in today, and how to eat, live and practise with it.
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For every solar term
- What the name means, and the character of the season
- In nature: the three traditional five-day signs of the term, such as “Leaves turn yellow and fall”
- Take care of: the part of the body traditional Chinese medicine looks after in this season
- Eat with the season: three foods to eat more of, and three to eat less of
- Living: simple advice for sleep, clothing and daily rhythm
- Practice of the season: a short, gentle qigong practice with clear steps
The whole year at a glance
Turn the wheel of the year to see all 24 solar terms, from Start of Spring to Great Cold, with this year’s and next year’s dates.
One quiet reminder
Turn on reminders and the app tells you on the first morning of each new solar term. That is about twice a month, and never more.
Right now: Frost’s Descent
From October 23 to November 7, 2026 we are in Frost’s Descent (霜降), the last term of autumn. Read what it means and how to live it.
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