What does the summer equinox mean

The summer equinox is the twelfth of the twenty-four solar terms, which usually appears on September 22nd or 23rd of the Gregorian calendar, indicating that the sun moves southward after hitting the equator directly, and the northern hemisphere begins to enter autumn and the southern hemisphere enters spring. The appearance of the summer equinox indicates that the temperature is gradually rising, the sunshine time is shortened, and people begin to experience the hot summer.

The arrival of the summer equinox means that everything begins to mature, crops begin to mature, and the nutritional value is high, and it is also the time to harvest. In traditional culture, the summer solstice is considered as a time when the world is full of vitality, crops are abundant and everything is thriving. At the same time, it is also an important day to sacrifice ancestors and thank nature.

With the arrival of the summer equinox, people need to adjust their living habits because of the rising temperature. First of all, in terms of diet, we should eat more cool and nutritious foods, such as watermelon, mango, pineapple and other fruits, as well as cold dishes such as cucumber and bean jelly. Secondly, keep proper exercise and rest, avoid bad habits such as overeating and fatigue, and ensure good health; Finally, pay attention to protection, such as applying sunscreen correctly, taking a bath frequently and drinking plenty of water to prevent a series of health problems caused by high temperature weather.