
NEW MOON
24 Solar System Calendar
The ancient Chinese divided the sun's annual motion into 24 segments, calling each segment a specific "solar term." The solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production and function even now. The criteria for its formulation were developed through the observation of seasonal changes and other natural phenomena. Some rituals and festivities are associated with the terms, contributing to communities’ cultural identities. The concept of this project is to simplify the contents from the traditional Chinese lunar calendar with modern and simple design that helps people easily understand the Chinese calendar.
Project Type
Illustrated Calendar
Art Direction
Bryan Satalino
Year
2017
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RAIN WATER
02/19~03/04
Rain Water is the second of the 24 solar terms used in Chinese tradition. As its name implies, this term bodes for an increase in rain starting around late February.
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GREATER HEAT
07/23~08/06
Solar term "Greater Heat", indicates entry into summer’s hottest period. It usually occurs between July 22 and 24.
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LIGHT SNOW
11/22~12/06
Light Snow, which falls around November 22 to 23, indicating the snow season has begun.
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CLEAR AND BRIGHT
04/05~04/19
Clear and Bright falls early April, when people commemorate their deceased loved ones by visiting tombs and offering sacrifices. It is marked by frequent rain and the starting of the blooming season.

Spring Begins

Vernal Equinox

Summer Begins

Summer Solstice

Autumn Begins

Autumn Equinox

Winter Begins

Winter Solstice

Rain Water

Clear and Bright

Grain Full

Slight Heat

The End of Heat

Cold Dew

Light Snow

Slight Cold

Insects Awakening

Grain Rain

Grain in Beard

Greater Heat

White Dew

Frost's Descent

Great Snow

Great Cold



