End Of Heat — 2025 insights
End Of Heat处暑
Limit of Heat means high temperatures finally subside. Skies brighten, cicadas quieten, and farmers prepare for autumn harvests.
Key dates
Gregorian date: 2025-08-23
Lunar date: Seventh lunar month, 1st day, 乙巳 year
Arrives around August 23 to 24
Seasonal origin
Late summer heat retreats; autumn breezes take hold.
Seasonal verse
Crickets sing beneath the steps, evening air turns clear. Fishermen watch rosy sunsets, fields glow with ripening grain.
Customs
Communities thank town gods for protection through typhoon season. Lantern walks light up warm evenings.
Seasonal food
Lean duck, lotus seeds, and job's tears soups help drain leftover dampness. Lightly sweet osmanthus cakes celebrate the coming Mid-Autumn season.
Guidance
Morning and evening temperatures now differ. Layer clothing, support digestion with warm teas, and stretch to keep joints supple.