Dates of the 24 Solar Terms and the 12 Solar Months for the Year 2025 of the Wood Snake 乙巳 (Yi Si)
1. Dates of the 24 Solar Terms in the Chinese Calendar for the Year 2025 (Year of the Wood Snake):
The Six Solar Terms of Spring (春, Chūn):
- Beginning of Spring (Li Chun) – February 3, 2025
Yang begins to dissipate the cold, marking the awakening of nature. - Rain Water (Yu Shui) – February 18, 2025
The transition from snow to rain begins, which helps agricultural growth. - Awakening of Insects (Jing Zhe) – March 5, 2025
Animals and insects emerge from hibernation, marking an important biological phase and a symbolic period of renewal. - Spring Equinox (Chun Fen) – March 20, 2025
Yin and Yang are in perfect balance, with equal lengths of day and night. - Clear and Bright (Qing Ming) – April 4, 2025
Clear skies and rising temperatures; this term is also associated with honoring ancestors in Chinese culture. - Grain Rain (Gu Yu) – April 20, 2025
Abundant rains support the growth of grains, symbolizing agricultural abundance.
The Six Solar Terms of Summer (夏, Xià):
- Beginning of Summer (Li Xia) – May 5, 2025
Yang continues to grow, and early flowers start blooming. - Grain Budding (Xiao Man) – May 21, 2025
Grains start filling but are not yet fully mature. - Grain in Ear (Mang Zhong) – June 5, 2025
Wheat stalks begin to show signs of maturity with visible grain husks. - Summer Solstice (Xia Zhi) – June 21, 2025
Yang reaches its peak, and Yin begins to grow. The longest days of the year occur during this term. - Minor Heat (Xiao Shu) – July 7, 2025
Moderate heat marks the beginning of warmer periods. - Major Heat (Da Shu) – July 22, 2025
The peak of summer heat, a time of intense crop growth.
The Six Solar Terms of Autumn (秋, Qiū):
- Beginning of Autumn (Li Qiu) – August 7, 2025
Yin begins to rise as summer heat wanes. - Limit of Heat (Chu Shu) – August 23, 2025
The end of summer heat, with temperatures gradually cooling. - White Dew (Bai Lu) – September 7, 2025
Dew forms as nighttime air cools, signaling a seasonal shift. - Autumn Equinox (Qiu Fen) – September 23, 2025
Yin and Yang are balanced again, marking a period of stability and harmony. - Cold Dew (Han Lu) – October 8, 2025
The cooling trend continues, with dew becoming colder, announcing the coming winter. - Frost Descent (Shuang Jiang) – October 23, 2025
First frosts appear, indicating a significant drop in temperature.
The Six Solar Terms of Winter (冬, Dōng):
- Beginning of Winter (Li Dong) – November 7, 2025
Yin dominates as plants wither and life slows in preparation for winter. - Minor Snow (Xiao Xue) – November 22, 2025
The first light snowfall marks the onset of the cold season. - Major Snow (Da Xue) – December 7, 2025
Heavier snowfalls signal the full arrival of winter. - Winter Solstice (Dong Zhi) – December 21, 2025
Yin is at its peak, and Yang begins to grow again. This is the shortest day of the year. - Minor Cold (Xiao Han) – January 5, 2026
The cold becomes biting but is still moderate. - Major Cold (Da Han) – January 20, 2026
The coldest period of the year, a time when nature is in full hibernation.
2. Dates of the Solar Months for the Year 2025:
Each year is divided into solar months in the Chinese calendar, with each month corresponding to a unique combination of Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch. Here is an overview of the months for the Year of the Wood Snake in 2025:
- First month (February 3 – March 4, 2025): Earth Tiger (戊寅, Wu Yin)
- Second month (March 5 – April 3, 2025): Earth Rabbit (己卯, Ji Mao)
- Third month (April 4 – May 4, 2025): Metal Dragon (庚辰, Geng Chen)
- Fourth month (May 5 – June 4, 2025): Metal Snake (辛巳, Xin Si)
- Fifth month (June 5 – July 6, 2025): Water Horse (壬午, Ren Wu)
- Sixth month (July 7 – August 6, 2025): Water Goat (癸未, Gui Wei)
- Seventh month (August 7 – September 6, 2025): Wood Monkey (甲申, Jia Shen)
- Eighth month (September 7 – October 7, 2025): Wood Rooster (乙酉, Yi You)
- Ninth month (October 8 – November 6, 2025): Fire Dog (丙戌, Bing Xu)
- Tenth month (November 7 – December 6, 2025): Fire Pig (丁亥, Ding Hai)
- Eleventh month (December 7, 2025 – January 4, 2026): Metal Rat (戊子, Wu Zi)
- Twelfth month (January 5 – February 3, 2026): Metal Ox (己丑, Ji Chou)