Seasons
The Solar Terms | Digital Book
The Solar Terms | Digital Book
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Presenting our Solar Terms series, collected into a high-res digital book with an introduction and note by the artist. Each artwork is accompanied by an explanation of its traditional meaning along with universal reflections on the wisdom they offer us as we move through the seasons of life.
- Digital book PDF with 27 full-color pages
- Fits comfortably on iPad tablet screen
- Designed to print high-res 11" x 8.5"
- You can also print them smaller to fold into flashcards
- Your PDF file will be sent to you as soon as they are available, no later than February 12, 2025.
Living in Harmony with Nature
The 24 Solar Terms 节气 (Jié Qì) are ancient Chinese calendar markers that divide the year into 24 equal parts based on the earth's position around the sun, also known as the sun ecliptic.
These terms are not just about time; they're signposts for living in harmony with the natural world. Each term signals a shift in the seasons, offering us poetic yet practical reminders to flow along.
Embracing the cycles of life
From the Start of Spring (立春, Lì Chūn) to Major Cold (大寒, Dà Hán), each spread introduces one of the 24 Solar Terms with:
- An illustration inspired by the Solar Term
- Its Chinese name & English translation
- Its historical origins & traditions
- Gentle guidance and reflections that we can apply to our lives as the seasons change
By exploring the ancient wisdom of the Solar Terms, we can reconnect with the natural rhythms found inside and everywhere around us.
"I was excited when you began the Jie Qi series as I've also been trying to be more mindful of changing seasons and the passage of time, and people in the West don't often acknowledge these micro-seasons."
- Jessica L., Customer
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A Note from Mimi
Illustrating the Solar Terms offered a chance to explore my cultural heritage and reconnect with earth's natural rhythms.
Through this series, I hoped to engage a mindful appreciation of our surroundings, apply ancient wisdom to our modern life, and invite reflection on our understanding of the seasons within us.
-M
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