Autumn Equinox 秋分
Like the spring equinox, the autumn equinox divides day and night equally. Nights then lengthen and the air cools as sweet osmanthus scents the breeze. Farmers harvest and store for winter while people eat autumn greens and balance eggs.
Thunder falls silentFirst pentad
Insects seal their burrowsSecond pentad
Waters begin to dryThird pentad
Three pentads
- First pentadThunder falls silentThe thunder fades and stops for the year.
- Second pentadInsects seal their burrowsThey plug the entrances with fine soil, getting ready to hibernate.
- Third pentadWaters begin to dryWith less rain, rivers and lakes begin to dry up.
Custom
Eat autumn greens and balance eggs to celebrate the harvest.
Start dates
- September 23, 2025
- September 23, 2026
- September 23, 2027