Hanro (寒露) Meaning and Customs — 17th of the 24 Solar Terms, Around October 7-9
Hanro (寒露) is the 17th of the 24 solar terms. It begins around October 7-9, when the sun reaches celestial longitude 195°.
At a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 寒露 |
| Season | 🍂 Autumn |
| Gregorian timing | Around October 7-9 |
| Solar longitude | 195° |
| Saju month command | Solar-term node (節) — from this day, the month of Sul (戌) begins |
| Key ideas | Cold dew, chrysanthemums |
Meaning and Origin
Hanro means “cold (寒) dew (露).” It is the solar term just before dew turns into frost. It marks deep autumn, when the fall colors intensify and chrysanthemums come into bloom.
Customs and Foods
People made chrysanthemum pancakes and brewed chrysanthemum wine, and they also enjoyed chueotang, a loach soup, to restore strength. This is also the time when summer birds such as swallows give way to winter birds such as wild geese.
Saju and the Solar Terms
The calendar used in myeongli, or Four Pillars astrology, moves according to the solar terms. Hanro is one of the 12 solar-term nodes (節), and from this day, the saju month pillar (月柱) changes to the month of Sul (戌). This is why the sexagenary sign of the birth month is based on the solar term, not the lunar calendar date.
Wisdom for This Time of Year
When the cold energy begins to arrive, warm yourself with hot broth dishes and start preparing for winter.
Learn More
- See all 24 solar terms: 24절기 사전
- Today’s daily cycle, horoscope, and tarot: Today’s Cosmos (oiyo.net)
- The saju calendar that moves by solar terms: Saju Encyclopedia
The solar terms are a seasonal calendar that divides the sun’s path into 24 parts. This is a traditional explanation based on the climate of the Korean Peninsula, and the actual date may vary by about a day from year to year.
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