白露 (Báilù), September 7, 2025. Morning dew gathers, glistening like jewels across the fields. Autumn deepens, and the air grows cool and dry. This year, White Dew coincides with a full moon and a lunar eclipse — a dramatic “blood moon” that amplifies the sense of transition and reflection.
Dryness is the prevailing seasonal influence, and the Lungs — associated with the Metal element — are especially vulnerable. To protect and nourish them, moistening foods are essential. Pears, sesame, honey, and lily bulb soothe dryness and support the Lung’s ability to disperse and moisten. Warm porridges/congee with nuts(pine, walnut, peanut) or seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) provide gentle nourishment while also strengthening the Spleen, ensuring that digestion remains balanced as the climate shifts. Gentle stretching and deep, mindful breathing help draw in the crisp autumn Qi, strengthening both immunity and emotional calm. Just as nature enters a quieter rhythm under the glow of the eclipse, this season invites us to slow down, conserve our energy, and realign with the stillness of the natural world.