白露 Báilù
White Dew
In 2026: 7 September 2026 to 23 September 2026 (Beijing time)
“White dew”: cool nights leave dew on the grass by morning. The saying goes: at White Dew, keep the body covered.
- Sun’s longitude
- 165°
- Month (earthly branch)
- 酉month
- Season
- Autumn
- Five Phase
- 金Metal
The three pentads
Each term is divided into three five-day pentads, named for what the ancients saw happen in nature.
- First pentad鸿雁来Wild geese arrive
- Second pentad玄鸟归Swallows depart
- Third pentad群鸟养羞Birds store food for winter
Wudang yangsheng for this term
- Breath
- Keep the belly covered and the feet warm, and breathe quietly in the cool morning.
- Warm tea and diet
- Warm, moistening food; white tea or a light oolong.
- Sleep and daily rhythm
- Add a layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
Traditional guidance, not medical advice. The terms follow the seasons of central China.
In the Book of Changes
Each month has a sovereign hexagram (消息卦) that shows how far yin or yang has grown. For the 酉 month it is 观, Contemplation.