Home

Chinese 24 Solar Terms|Start of Summer (Lixia)

2025-05-05

Lixia is the seventh solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, usually falling around May 5th. It marks the official start of summer. At this time, temperatures rise, and the days grow longer. Nature becomes more vibrant. Plants thrive, and flowers bloom in full splendor. It’s a season of growth and vitality. People often welcome Lixia with traditional customs, such as eating eggs and weighing themselves, hoping for good health and prosperity.