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Grain Buds

Grain Buds falls on May 21, 2027 — one of the twenty-four solar terms that keep the Chinese calendar aligned with the sun.

May 21, 2027 · Friday · day officer Care

The day itself

A Careful day. — Move carefully. Gains today come with a caveat — read the fine print and keep a way out. Day score 52 of 99.

What a solar term is

The sun moves 15° between terms. They mark the seasons rather than the moon, which is why the almanac's month pillar changes at a term rather than on the first of a Gregorian month.

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