Current Solar Term
Autumn Equinox — 秋分
Sep 23 – Oct 7
The Autumn Equinox (秋分) falls on September 23, 2026. Day and night are equal once again. The autumn midpoint arrives as tree colors peak and the harvest reaches its fullest moment.
Seasonal Actions
Eat
What is in season right now. Choose ingredients aligned with the current term.
Open eat actionsMove
Movement adapted to this term's energy. One practice to try now.
Open move actionsGrow
What to sow, tend, and harvest. Agricultural guidance for this two-week window.
Open grow actionsObserve
Phenological signals to watch for. Birds, buds, insects, weather in this term.
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Or explore the full seasonal cycle to see what changed from the previous term.