Connecting to nature through poetry and prose
In June, the Northern Hemisphere transitions from spring to summer, marked by blossoming nature and specific seasonal observations. Birds play a key role in haiku, often serving as seasonal indicators or kigo, enriching the poetic experience.
In early May, spring awakens with returning birds and blossoming trees. The 72-season calendar highlights nature's transitions, encouraging mindfulness through haiku. Influential poets like Issa, Basho, and Buson showcase the joy of observing seasonal changes. The invitation to write spring haiku fosters creativity and connection with the environment.
October 14 to October 20 is the 42nd week of the year. The Solar Term for this week is Cold Dew (Oct 08 - Oct. 22) and the micro-season for this week is “Chrysanthemums Bloom” (Oct 13 - Oct 17). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
October 07 to October 13 is the 41st week of the year. This period falls within the meteorological and astronomical fall seasons in the northern hemisphere. The Solar Term for this week is Cold Dew (Oct 08 - Oct. 22) and the micro-season for this week is “Wild Geese Return” (Oct 08 - Oct 12). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
September 30 - October 06 is the 40th week of 2024. In the northern hemisphere, we are now in meteorological and astronomical fall. The Solar Term for this week is Autumn Equinox (Sept 22 - Oct. 08), and the micro-season for this week is “Farmers Drain Fields” (Oct 03 - Oct 07). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
September 23 - September 29 is the 39th week of 2024. This week, we have shifted into autumn in both the meteorological and astronomical seasons. We also wrap up the Solar Term of White Dew (Sep 08 - Sept 21) and enter the micro-seasons of “Thunder Ceases” (Sep 23 - Sep 27). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
September 16 - September 22 is the 38th week of 2024. This week, we are in the meteorological season of fall but remain in astronomical summer until the autumnal equinox on Sunday at 8:43 am. At this time, we are also in the Solar Term of White Dew (Sep 08 - Sept 21) and the micro-seasons of “Wagtails Sing” (Sep 13 - Sep 17) and “Swallows Leave” (Sep 18 - Sep 22). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
September 09 - September 15 is the 37th week of 2024. This week, we are in the meteorological season of fall but remain in astronomical summer until the autumnal equinox on September 22, 2024. At this time, we are also in the Solar Term of White Dew (Sep 08 - Sept 21) and enter the micro-season of “Dew Glistens White on Grass” (Sep 08 - Sep 12). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
September 02 - September 08 is the 36th week of 2024. This week we enter into the meteorological season of fall, which runs from September to November, and remain in astronomical summer until the autumnal equinox on Sept 22, 2024. During this week we also wrap up the Solar Term of End of Heat (Aug 23 - Sept 07) and enter the micro-season of “Rice Ripens” (Sep 02- Sep 07). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
August 12 - August 18 is the 33rd week of 2024. This week, we are in the Solar Term of Beginning of Autumn (Aug 08 - Aug 23). The micro-season for this week is “Evening Cicadas Sing” (Aug 13 - Aug 17). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems selected for this week.
August 06 - August 11 is the 32nd week of 2024. This week, we enter the Solar Term of Beginning of Autumn (Aug 08 - Aug 23). The micro-seasons for this week are “Great Rains Sometimes Falls” (Aug 03 - Aug 07) and “Cool Wind Blows” (Aug 8 - Aug 12). Basho, Issa, Buson, Reichhold, and Kerouac wrote the poems selected for this week.
July 29 - August 05 is the 31th week of 2024. This week, we complete the Solar Term of Major Heat (July 22 - Aug 06). The micro-season for this week is “Earth is Damp, Air is Humid.” (Jul 29 - Aug 02). Basho, Issa, Buson, and Reichhold wrote the poems for this week.
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