Every arrival of a solar term means a certain change in the climate. After the Summer Solstice, there are many things to pay attention to in terms of health preservation. Is this year's Summer Solstice a good day? Let's check it out.

2021 Summer Solstice Auspiciousness Check

Today's traditional Chinese calendar - things suitable
【Day is under "Death" - major matters should not be done】
All matters are not suitable
Today's traditional Chinese calendar - things to avoid
【Day is under "Death" - major matters should not be done】
All matters are not suitable
Auspicious gods to approach
Six Instruments, Relief God, Golden Treasury, Ming Fei Dui, Heavenly Wealth
Evil spirits to avoid
Month Break, Major Loss, Disaster Spirit, Heaven Fire, Disgust Pair, Summoning Stick, Five Void, Heaven Prison, Death, Wasteland, Mourning Killer
Lucky God: Northwest
Blessed God: Southwest
Wealth God: East
Yang Noble God: Northeast
Yin Noble God: Southwest

How to stay healthy during this solar term

1. Pay attention to diet
During the Summer Solstice, the body sweats more, and accordingly, salt loss also increases. If the heart muscle lacks salt, the heartbeat may become irregular. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that at this time, it is advisable to eat more sour foods to solidify the exterior, and more salty foods to nourish the heart. Therefore, it is recommended that people eat more sour and salty foods during the Summer Solstice.
2. Do sun protection work
The Summer Solstice has strong sunlight, and ultraviolet rays can easily damage the skin. When going out, sun protection measures should be taken, such as using an umbrella, wearing a sun hat, applying sunscreen, etc. In terms of clothing color, since red light has the longest wavelength, it can absorb a lot of ultraviolet rays from the sun, thus protecting the skin. Therefore, it is recommended that people wear more red clothes in summer, which has a good sun protection effect.

What are the customs on this day?

1. Eating "Mai Zhong" (wheat rice balls) and "Xia Zhi Bing" (Summer Solstice cakes)
Eating "Mai Zhong" and "Xia Zhi Bing" is a local custom in the Jiangnan region. According to the "Wujiang County Annals": "On the day of the Summer Solstice, make wheat rice balls, after offering them to ancestors, they are then shared among people." Farmers also roll dough into thin pancakes, bake them, and fill them with green vegetables, bean pods, tofu, and cured meats, etc. After the ancestral rites, they are eaten or given to relatives, known as "Xia Zhi Bing."
2. Eating dumplings
There is a saying: "Summer Solstice dumplings, Winter Solstice glutinous rice balls, happiness throughout the four seasons and family reunion." On the day of the Summer Solstice, people in Wuxi eat wheat porridge in the morning and dumplings at noon, symbolizing harmony and unity. After eating the dumplings, they weigh the children, hoping for healthier weight gain.