Descent of Frost or Shuāngjiàng (霜降), the 18th Solar Term, occurs as the sun reaches 210° along the ecliptic. It marks the last solar term of autumn as early frost forms delicate boundary between the fading warmth of autumn and the approaching chill of winter. 

Traditionally, Shuāngjiàng was seen as a time to prepare for the hardships of winter. Farmers finished harvesting their fields, and families began preserving food for the cold months ahead. This Solar Term reminds us of the importance of readiness and care, of tending to what sustains us—whether it’s storing provisions or nurturing relationships that keep us warm through life’s colder seasons. With thoughtful preparation, a season of hardship can be transformed into a season of rest, reflection, and recovery.