Spring Equinox Wellness

What is this about? Spring Equinox (Mar 20-22) complete wellness guide: Wood element, Liver organ. Three phenological phases: Swallows arrive, Thunder resounds, Lightning begins. At the spring equinox, yin and yang are in balance; harmony comes first. Eat neither too cold nor too hot, keep a calm mood, and get outdoors for fresh air and exercise to balance the body. Eat shepherd's purse, spring bamboo shoots. Avoid Extremes of cold or heat.

Key takeaways: This article covers the core concepts, practical applications, and common questions about spring equinox wellness.

Spring · Wood Element · Liver · Mar 20-22
Key Takeaway
At the spring equinox, yin and yang are in balance; harmony comes first. Eat neither too cold nor too hot, keep a calm mood, and get outdoors for fresh air and exercise to balance the body.

Three Phenological Phases

First PhaseSwallows arrive
Second PhaseThunder resounds
Third PhaseLightning begins

Huangdi Neijing Quote

"When yin and yang clash, thunder is born; when thunder leaps from the earth, lightning flashes."
— Plain Questions (Su Wen) · The Great Treatise on Yin and Yang Correspondences
Interpretation: At the spring equinox, yin and yang are in balance and day and night are equal in length. Thunder and lightning arise from the agitation of yin and yang; the human body should likewise maintain that balance, harmonizing the liver and spleen.
Plain Language: The ancients said, 'When yin and yang clash, thunder is born.' At the equinox, day and night are equally divided, and the body should keep yin and yang in balance—avoid extremes of heat and cold, and stay centered and calm.

Action Items

Recommended

Foods to Eat

shepherd's pursespring bamboo shootsbean sproutsceltucestrawberriesChinese chivesspinachChinese toon shoots

Recommended Recipes

Stir-fried Shepherd's Purse with Rice Cakes

Ingredients: Shepherd's purse · rice cakes · pork belly

Steps: Blanch the shepherd's purse, then stir-fry with rice cakes and sliced pork.

Effect: Clears heat, resolves toxins, and strengthens the spleen.

Spring Bamboo Shoots and Chicken Soup

Ingredients: Spring bamboo shoots · hen · ginger

Steps: Cut bamboo shoots into chunks and simmer with the chicken for 1 hour.

Effect: Qi-boosting, spleen-strengthening, and balancing yin and yang.

Strawberry Yogurt Cup

Ingredients: Strawberries · yogurt · honey

Steps: Chop strawberries, mix with yogurt, and drizzle with honey.

Effect: Promotes fluids, stimulates appetite, and nourishes yin.

Activities

Kite flyingOutdoor exerciseMeditative sitting

Emotional Wellness

Calm mindNo impatience or agitationGoing with the flow of nature

Avoid

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Equinox?

Spring Equinox is one of the 24 solar terms, usually around Mar 20-22. At this time: Swallows arrive, Thunder resounds, Lightning begins. It marks the depth of spring.

What is the wellness focus for Spring Equinox?

The wellness focus for Spring Equinox is harmonization, balance, soothing the liver. At the spring equinox, yin and yang are in balance; harmony comes first. Eat neither too cold nor too hot, keep a calm mood, and get outdoors for fresh air and exercise to balance the body.

What should I eat during Spring Equinox?

During Spring Equinox, eat toon shoots, toon shoots, toon shoots, toon shoots, strawberries. Recommended recipes: Stir-fried Shepherd's Purse with Rice Cakes, Spring Bamboo Shoots and Chicken Soup, Strawberry Yogurt Cup.

What should I avoid during Spring Equinox?

During Spring Equinox, avoid: Extremes of cold or heat, Emotional fluctuations, Strenuous exercise.