In Taoist seasonal timing, early May marks the true beginning of summer, while the summer solstice is the peak of yang and the moment yin begins to rise again.

In this episode, I share a Chinese medicine lens on qi as time, not just “energy,” and what summer conduct actually asks of us so we can thrive rather than run hot. We explore the gifts of summer fire (momentum, expression, fruition) and the shadow side (overdrive, irritability, aggression, and “trapped heat” that shows up later).

In this episode, we cover:

Why early May is considered the start of summer (Tong Shu timing)
Summer fire and the heart-mind, and how to avoid burnout patterns
Sleep/wake rhythm, hydration, and morning water
Summer exercise, sweating, and recovery
Food cues for the season (greens to protect fluids)
Kids and why forcing maturity too early creates imbalance
Summer as joy, passion, and community that unites rather than dominates

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