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: ‘Spring Equinox’ 2022 Dates: March 20 to April 4 When the “Spring Equinox” arrives on March 20, day and night are exactly equal and the universal yin and yang energies are perfectly balanced, both on earth and inside our bodies. From this point forward, yang energy, associated with the light, begins to build in the body as the days lengthen, suppressing the dark yin. According to traditional Chinese solar terms, at the spring equinox, we’re already halfway through spring. …