Qing Ming

The Qing Ming Festival (清明节), also known as the Clear Bright Festival or Outing Day, is a time of deep celestial significance, marking the 5th solar term in the Chinese calendar. In 2025, Qing Ming falls on 4th of April 2025 at 20:49 Hour, when the sun reaches 15° of celestial longitude—a moment that aligns Heaven and Earth, urging both spiritual reverence and earthly renewal. Traditionally, this festival occurs around 4th or 5th of April, precisely 104 days after the Winter Solstice, signifying the transition from Yin's stillness to Yang's rising vitality.

As Qing Ming arrives, the air turns crisp, and the skies clear, ushering in a flow of fresh Qi. This is an auspicious time for outdoor activities, where exposure to natural sunlight dispels stagnant energies, rejuvenating the spirit and strengthening one’s life force. Yet, beyond enjoying nature’s vitality, Qing Ming is also a solemn period dedicated to tomb sweeping, an act of filial piety that strengthens the bond between past and present generations.

Who Should Avoid Tomb Sweeping?

• Not all are suited to visit ancestral sites during this time. According to traditional wisdom:
• Those in poor health should avoid grave visits, as Yin energy is strong in such places, potentially weakening the body further.
• Pregnant women are advised to refrain, as the mixed Qi of the cemetery may disturb the harmony of mother and child.
• Those whose zodiac signs clash with the day’s energy should select an alternate, more favorable date to perform their ancestral rites.

Tomb sweeping is best conducted before sunset, aligning with Yang energy. Upon departure, it is customary to cleanse oneself with pomegranate leaves to dispel lingering Yin Qi and ensure spiritual purification.

Auspicious Dates for Tomb Sweeping in 2025:

By honoring these ancient customs, one not only pays respect to their ancestors but also aligns with cosmic rhythms, ensuring harmony, prosperity, and continued blessings from past generations.