June

Named after the Roman goddess Juno – goddess of marriage and childbirth, and queen of the goddesses, as well as being the wife of Jupiter, king of the gods.  Juno was especially associated with married women, though she was considered the guardian of all women. Over time, the Romans even began to use juno as a term Read more about June[…]

Xiao man – lesser fullness Grain full

time of ripening, when summer grains begin to swell plump and early summer rains swell the rivers First Pentad: Sow Thistle Blossoms (苦菜秀 – Kǔ cài xiù)Delicate wild bitter greens like the sow thistle begin to thrive in the early summer heat. In Chinese folk medicine, eating these bitter herbs traditionally helped clear internal heat and dampness.Second Read more about Xiao man – lesser fullness Grain full[…]