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."
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"I loved the book [and] learned a different way to see the flows of seasons and time."
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
"The digital book of the 24 solar terms is so beautiful. I'm saving it as a gift for a friend who's going through a rough season. I really appreciated the personal note from Mimi that there were shifts in her own preferences & style as she created these pieces. It adds to the reminder that nothing will remain forever the same… and that there's always the possibility of growth."
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