Starting Autumn in 2025: The heat gradually fades away, and the autumn charm begins to bloom
Release Time: 2025-08-07
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In the long river of time, solar terms are the punctuation marks of nature, marking the flow and alternation of time. At 13:51:19 on August 7, 2025, the bell of the Beginning of Autumn rang on time, and from then on, we entered the prologue of autumn. At this time, the lunar calendar is still on the fourteenth day of the sixth lunar month, Thursday, which is the ninth day of midsummer. Although the heat is still strong, the scent of autumn has quietly spread. Liqiu, as the thirteenth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms, "li" marks the beginning. "qiu" symbolizes the maturity of crops and grains, symbolizing the transition of all things from lush growth to maturity and convergence. As the ancients said, "Autumn is the season when things are pulled and restrained." From this day on, the yang energy gradually recedes and the yin energy grows, and nature begins a grand transformation from warmth to calmness. However, the beginning of autumn does not mean the end of hot weather. The lingering influence of the "autumn tiger" still exists, and most parts of China are still immersed in the heat. But the gentle breeze of morning and evening has quietly cooled down, and the temperature difference between day and night is gradually increasing. In the early morning, crystal clear dewdrops begin to condense on the leaves of plants. These subtle changes are all invitations sent by autumn. The traditional customs of Liqiu are rich and colorful, each carrying the wisdom and beautiful expectations of our ancestors for life. Pasting autumn fat is one of the popular customs. In summer, people often suffer from loss of appetite and weight loss due to the heat. After the beginning of autumn, with a strong appetite, one can replenish their summer energy by consuming nutritious foods such as meat and fish, in order to store energy for the upcoming autumn and winter season. A family sits together, savoring stewed meat and grilled meat, enjoying the warmth of reunion and the satisfaction brought by delicious food. Eating autumn ", also known as" biting autumn "in some places, is also full of fun. On the day of the beginning of autumn, a family sits together, munching on watermelons as if they want to "bite" away the summer heat and "eat" the freshness of autumn and the joy of harvest. This custom not only enjoys the sweetness of seasonal fruits and vegetables, but also conveys a warm welcome to autumn and a longing for a better life. In ancient times, Liqiu was closely related to agriculture. There are agricultural proverbs that say: "Three rains at the beginning of autumn turn the chaff into rice." "When the rain falls at the beginning of autumn, the ground is covered in gold." This shows the importance of rainwater for the growth of crops at this time. Around the beginning of autumn, mid season rice blooms and bears fruit, soybeans set pods, corn tassels and silks, cotton rings, and crops grow vigorously, with an urgent need for water. Farmers take good care of their crops, fertilize and cultivate their fields, strengthen field management, and look forward to a bountiful autumn harvest during this season. Liqiu is not only a transition of seasons, but also a gift to hard work, and a prelude to a bountiful harvest jointly composed by nature and humanity. Liqiu often becomes a source of inspiration for literati and poets. Since ancient times, autumn has been melancholic and lonely, and I say that autumn is better than spring. "Liu Yuxi, with his bold pen, endowed autumn with a positive and uplifting power; Liu Han's poem "The Crow Crows Cry, Scattering the Jade Screen in the Sky, A Pillow of New Coolness, A Fan of Wind. When I sleep, the sound of autumn is nowhere to be found, and the steps are full of leaves and moonlight." delicately depicts the tranquility and coolness of the night of the beginning of autumn, making people feel the subtleties of seasonal changes. These poems deepen the cultural connotation of Liqiu and have been passed down through the ages. In this special beginning of autumn in 2025, why not stop rushing and feel the gentle breeze of morning and evening, taste the sweetness of seasonal fruits, and appreciate the charm of traditional customs. Liqiu is the farewell of summer and the prelude to autumn. In this season where the heat fades away and the autumn charm begins to bloom, let us carry the expectation of a bountiful harvest, welcome the new beauty of life, and embark on this wonderful journey from prosperity to maturity with nature.
