Lìqiū (立秋), the 13th Solar Term, marks the Start of Autumn. Occurring around August 7, it heralds the shift from the warmth of summer to the coolness of fall. Traditionally, this period involves preparation for the harvest, gatherings with family and friends, and leaf peeping 🍁 

Lìqiū is a time to experience gratitude for nature’s bounty and embrace transition. As the leaves turn from green to brilliant gold, orange, and red, we are invited to reflect on the beauty of change and the balance brought by the shifting of seasons.