Beginning Of Summer — 2025 insights
Beginning Of Summer立夏
Beginning of Summer is the first summer term. Crops grow quickly, and households adjust daily rhythms to cope with lengthening days and rising temperatures.
Key dates
Gregorian date: 2025-05-05
Lunar date: Fourth lunar month, 8th day, 乙巳 year
Arrives around May 5 to 6
Seasonal origin
This term announces summer's arrival and the shift to vigorous growth.
Seasonal verse
Cicadas sing through midday heat, lotus leaves unfurl wide. Green mountains stand firm, rivers rush toward the sea.
Customs
Families weigh children to symbolically "anchor" their strength. Villages hold ceremonies offering tea and fruit to local guardians for a safe farming season.
Seasonal food
Fresh mulberries, cherries, and apricots arrive. Many make herbal teas with dried orange peel or chrysanthemum to cool internal heat.
Guidance
Start hydrating proactively. Incorporate leafy greens, whole grains, and light proteins; balance outdoor activity with afternoon rest to prevent heat exhaustion.