Astrology Glossary

Zhongqi

Zhongqi (中氣), a mid-month solar term. Each BaZi month pillar has one falling near its centre; unlike a jie it does NOT open a pillar, and it is what the older agricultural calendar used to keep lunar months in step with the seasons.

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