In the celestial clockwork of our world, the four seasons aren’t just dates on a calendar; they are the rhythmic breathing of the Earth as it tilts toward and away from the sun. The Awakening: Spring

Starts September 22 (Autumnal Equinox) and ends December 20.

The Chinese calendar divides the year into , each about 15 days long. While the solstices and equinoxes are included (as "Summer Solstice" and "Winter Solstice"), the start of a season is different:

In short, if you follow the , the seasons begin around the 20th–22nd of the month. If you follow weather patterns and the calendar , they begin on the 1st. Both systems provide a useful way to organize our lives around the natural rhythm of the planet.

Winter features the shortest days and the coldest weather of the year.