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Lixia (立夏) — Beginning of Summer
Around May 5-7; astronomical start of summer; fire element and yang energy strengthen rapidly.
Lixia occurs at celestial longitude 45°, around May 5-7. It marks the astronomical start of summer in the traditional almanac. Fire element strengthens; yang energy approaches its annual peak.
Tradition: weighing children to track growth, eating five-color rice, drinking herbal teas. Climate: temperatures rise notably; southern China enters the rainy season.