Today is Li Qiu (立秋), the 13th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar and the first of the autumn season. It falls annually between August 7 and 9, marking a subtle yet significant shift in the rhythm of the natural world. While the summer heat often lingers after Li Qiu, the arrival of this solar term signifies a gradual transition toward cooler, crisper days. In traditional Chinese wisdom, it is said, “A rain in autumn brings a drop in temperature.” Though the intense heat may not retreat immediately, the Earth is already leaning toward autumn’s embrace.