A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of the year’s 24 solar terms, offering guidance on how to best navigate the season. Solar Term: ‘Rain Water’ 2021 Dates: Feb. 19–March 4 As the sun draws nearer and warms the earth, snows recede and rain increases, but this rainwater is very gentle, so as not to harm the fragile sprouts that signal spring’s emergence. The current solar term is Rain Water, a time when nature provides the necessary conditions for growth. According to Chinese theory, everything on Earth is composed of just five elements or phases of matter: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. …