06/02/2026
Now into February, the lengthening of the days are becoming more noticeable. The 4th of February, marks a big energetic shift towards this brand new year. Li Chun is a fixed solar marker (one of 24 ‘Jie Qi’) which marks the beginning of spring.
At this time, qi is said to have completed its Winter / Water phase of storage and conservation.
Now as we enter the Spring / Wood phase, the tiny seed of yang nestled in the deepest yin of Winter starts to stir.
According to the classics, Spring is a time of fa chen (发陳). Fa means to disperse or release, and chen, old or long-standing. Therefore we can use this rising yang energy to shake off the accumulated stagnation of Winter.
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic) suggests that we wake early and relax the body by shaking our hair loose and taking a walk to appreciate the sprouting nature and welcome these brighter mornings.
Other Chinese rituals for this time of year include standing eggs upright (to bring balance) and making foods that align with freshness and the wood element.
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