Solar Terms: autumnal equinox (秋分）

Autumn equinox is the fourth solar term of autumn. As the saying goes 「秋分瞑日對分」meaning, the days are the same length as the nights. From this day on, the days become shorter and the nights become longer. weather also becomes cooler. 

The three main markers of the autumn equinox are 「雷聲始收、蟄蟲坯戶、水始涸」

You will no longer hear the summer thinkers, the insects from the spring will return to the soil. The weather becomes drier. 

As the ancient people say 「二八亂穿衣」"in the months of febuary and august wear whatever clothes"- people do not know what to wear, because you wear both winter and summer clothes.  Always bring an extra jacket just-in-case! 

Solar terms are a good time to practice meditation! Find a time today to give yourself some space and joy! 

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Solar Term:white dew (白露)

　　In the solar term white dew, you can find dew drops on leaves in the morning. This is because the water drops gather at night to crystallise into water. In ancient time, of the five elements, autumn is considered metal, the colour is white. Thus the name white dew. 

When entering this solar term, nights become chilly, autumn is truly here. Remember to carry an extra coat around to prevent from getting the cold. 

　The aboriginal group ami have their autumn festival in this season. This is a time when they put on their traditional clothes and gather in circles to dance. A once in a year harvest festival worth watching! 

Before you search up this festival, take the time to meditate today! Solar terms are a good time to meditate, as the energies are stronger on this day. 

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Solar Term: limit of heat (處暑 )

The limit of the heat is the second solar term of autumn. temperatures in Taiwan will remain hot, unlike what autumn should be like, thus people call this weather the「秋老虎」 "autumn tiger."

This is the season when typhoons are most common. 「六月颶，七月風颱母」The power of the typhoons can be very strong, therefore remember to pay attention to the weather report! 

Solar terms are a perfect time for meditation. Remember to find some time for yourself and meditate during this solar term! 

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Solar Term: start of autumn（立秋）

This solar term is as it's name, implying the start of autumn and cooler weather. The worst summer is over, and the cool autumn days have arrived. Although Taiwan belongs to the sub-tropical weathers, it really the weather remains relatively hot. The weather will noticeably start to cool down in two more months.  

If you stroll into the mountain you will find Orange Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva ) with beautiful scenery to enjoy! 

　　

Before you plan your trip, remember to grasp this opportunity for a longer meditation sit! Solar terms are when the energy is stronger, as energy between the earth and heavens are exchanges on this day. 

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