End of Heat 處暑
Chushu, or End of Heat, means the heat stops here; the scorching weather fades and autumn begins to show. Mornings and evenings cool while days stay warm. It is a time to eat duck and lotus root to nourish and moisten the body for dry autumn.
Hawks offer preyFirst pentad
Heaven and earth turn solemnSecond pentad
Grain ripensThird pentad
Three pentads
- First pentadHawks offer preyHawks catch many birds and lay their prey out as if making an offering before eating.
- Second pentadHeaven and earth turn solemnA stillness settles over heaven and earth, and plants begin to wither.
- Third pentadGrain ripensThe rice and grain ripen and are ready to harvest.
Custom
Eat duck to nourish and moisten the body for autumn.
Start dates
- August 23, 2025
- August 23, 2026
- August 23, 2027