Greetings for the 24 solar terms (Korean seasonal calendar)
The 24 solar terms divide the sun's yearly path into 24 parts about 15 days apart, marking the turn of the seasons. Because they follow the solar calendar, the dates barely move from year to year (about ±1 day). In Korea people often send a seasonal greeting on the morning of a solar term — it feels more thoughtful than a plain "good morning".
Solar terms, dates and greetings
Dates can shift by a day depending on the year.
| Solar term | Date | Greeting |
|---|---|---|
| Ipchun (Start of Spring) | around Feb 4 | Spring's door is open. May good fortune fill your year. |
| Usu (Rain Water) | around Feb 19 | Snow turns to rain today. May your heart soften and relax too. |
| Gyeongchip (Awakening of Insects) | around Mar 5–6 | Even the frogs are waking up. Stretch and start strong. |
| Chunbun (Spring Equinox) | around Mar 20–21 | Day and night are in balance. Have a balanced, healthy day. |
| Cheongmyeong (Clear and Bright) | around Apr 4–5 | The skies are clear and bright. Soak up the fresh energy. |
| Gogu (Grain Rain) | around Apr 20 | Spring rain wakes the grain. May everything you do take root. |
| Ipha (Start of Summer) | around May 5–6 | Summer begins. Be as lively as the new green leaves. |
| Soman (Grain Buds) | around May 21 | Everything is filling out. May your day be full as well. |
| Mangjong (Grain in Ear) | around Jun 5–6 | A good time to sow. May today's effort bring a great harvest. |
| Haji (Summer Solstice) | around Jun 21 | The longest day of the year — may your smiles last as long. |
| Soseo (Minor Heat) | around Jul 7 | The heat is starting. Drink plenty of cool water. |
| Daeseo (Major Heat) | around Jul 22–23 | The hottest time of year. Stay cool and take care. |
| Ipchu (Start of Autumn) | around Aug 7–8 | Autumn is at the door. Hang in there, cooler days are coming. |
| Cheoseo (End of Heat) | around Aug 23 | The heat is fading. Enjoy a lighter morning. |
| Baengno (White Dew) | around Sep 7–8 | Dew on the grass. Mornings are chilly, so watch for colds. |
| Chubun (Autumn Equinox) | around Sep 22–23 | Day and night meet again. Enjoy a rich, full autumn. |
| Hallo (Cold Dew) | around Oct 8 | Cold dew is falling. Keep a warm layer handy. |
| Sanggang (Frost Descent) | around Oct 23 | First frost. May your day be as lovely as autumn leaves. |
| Ipdong (Start of Winter) | around Nov 7 | Winter begins. Stay warm and healthy. |
| Soseol (Minor Snow) | around Nov 22 | The first snow may fall soon. Have a cozy day. |
| Daeseol (Major Snow) | around Dec 7 | Heavy snow season. Watch for icy roads. |
| Dongji (Winter Solstice) | around Dec 21–22 | The longest night. Brighter days start from here. |
| Sohan (Minor Cold) | around Jan 5–6 | Bitter cold ahead. Don't forget your scarf. |
| Daehan (Major Cold) | around Jan 20 | The last solar term. After the cold comes spring — hang in there. |
Tips for seasonal greetings
- Send it on the morning of the day itself.
- Mention what the term means — spring begins, the longest day, the first frost.
- Add a caring line about colds, heat or icy roads.
- A card with a seasonal background stands out more than text alone.
In Haru Greetings
Haru works out the current solar term on your phone and shows a seasonal card in the app and home-screen widget on the morning it arrives. No server, no waiting, no errors. Edit the message and send it as a photo.
On every solar term, a card is ready
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