Ovulation, the TCM Way: Ride Your Peak and Stay Cool

Around the middle of your cycle, something shifts: energy climbs, your mind feels sharper, and conversation flows more easily. In the four-seasons picture of the month, ovulation is its brief, brilliant summer — a peak to spend well, not burn through. This lesson shows you how TCM reads this bright window: Yin at its fullest, Yang beginning to rise, and food, movement and rest that help you enjoy the lift while staying cool, balanced and well slept.