23/08/2026
As nature shifts, so do we.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the year is viewed through five seasons. The period from mid-August towards the autumn equinox is known as Late Summer — a season associated with the Earth element and the Spleen and Stomach organ systems.
Late Summer is a transitional time. We begin to move away from the heat, activity and outward expansion of summer — the height of Yang — and towards autumn, when Yin begins to grow and nature gradually turns inward.
It can be thought of as a pause between expansion and contraction: a moment to come back to our centre, ground ourselves and integrate what the fullness of summer has brought before moving into the quieter, more reflective seasons ahead.
In Chinese Medicine, Earth is associated with nourishment, digestion, stability and grounding. It reminds us not only to consider how we nourish the physical body, but also how well we are able to digest and process our experiences.
It is a beautiful time to slow down, reconnect with our centre and prepare body and mind for the seasonal shift ahead.
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