11/22/2025
Today is 小雪 Xiǎoxuě literally translated as ‘minor snow’ is the 20th solar term. Snow flurries begin to paint the landscape white while the environment becomes colder and harsher.
Instinctively, we brace against winter cold by tightening up. It’s hard to smile when we feel the cold sting of winter. The frigid environment creates tension, which impedes the flow of Qi, weakens our immune system, and undermines our capacity for emotional balance.
We can counterbalance the climatic stress by having fun. The most important traditional celebrations happen during the depths of winter. Singing, dancing, exercising, and warm family celebrations with tea, soup and a little alcohol to warm and relax us.
Minor snow begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 240° (start Sagittarius) - Nov 22 and ends when it reaches the longitude of 255° (middle Sagittarius) - Dec 7.
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