Cold Dew, Frost Descends, Hexagram, and Flying Stars for the Month
Chinese Solar Calendar
As per the Chinese solar calendar‘s 24 solar terms, we enter the final month of autumn during this period.
- Cold Dew (寒露 Hán Lù): Begins on October 8, 2024, marking the 17th solar term. During this time, temperatures drop sharply, bringing mist and fog to many regions.
- White Frost (霜降 Shuāng Jiàng): Begins on October 23, 2024, the 18th solar term, symbolizing frost and further temperature decline.
Yi Jing (I Ching)
In the Yi Jing, each of the 12 hexagrams is associated with a solar month. The ninth month (the month of the Dog) corresponds to Hexagram 23 (Splitting Apart).
Feng Shui – Monthly Flying Stars for October 2024
The Flying Stars shift palaces on the Post-Heaven Bagua during the ninth solar month (October 8, 2024, to November 6, 2024).
- During this period, the 6 White Star, associated with Military Arts (WuQu 六白武曲), takes the central position in the Luo Shu.
Taoist Energetics, Seasons, and the Five Elements
- Metal governs autumn and is prosperous during this season.
- Water is strong, generated by Metal.
- Earth is weak, as it generates Metal but depletes itself.
- Fire is constrained and weakened by Metal’s dominance.
- Wood is dead, controlled by prosperous Metal.
Chinese Lunar Calendar
- New Moon on October 3, 2024: Marks the first day of the ninth lunar month.
- Full Moon on October 17, 2024: Marks the 15th day of the ninth lunar month.