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Date and Time: <\/strong>4 May 2026, 7:00 PM Singapore Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dear Participants and Friends,<\/p>\n

As we approach Li Xia \u7acb\u590f<\/strong> on 5 May 2026<\/strong>, we enter the traditional beginning of summer in the Chinese calendar.<\/p>\n

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Although Singapore does not have four distinct seasons, our body still responds clearly to changes in heat, humidity, rainfall, wind and daily temperature patterns<\/strong>. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, these environmental changes may affect how our body regulates Qi, fluids, digestion, skin, mood and rest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For Li Xia 2026<\/strong>, Singapore\u2019s weather gives us a timely reason to pay attention. The first fortnight of May 2026 is expected to remain warm, with thundery showers over parts of the island on most afternoons. Some showers may extend into the evening, and Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds on one or two mornings. Daily maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 33\u00b0C and 35\u00b0C<\/strong> on most days, and may slightly exceed 35\u00b0C<\/strong> on a few days.<\/p>\n

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Towards late May or early June, Singapore is also expected to gradually transition into the Southwest Monsoon<\/strong> period. April and May are climatologically among Singapore\u2019s warmest months, and for April\u2013May 2026, temperatures are predicted to be above average. Climate models currently indicate ENSO-neutral conditions during April\u2013May 2026, with many models predicting a possible transition towards El Ni\u00f1o conditions in June\u2013July 2026, although forecast certainty is lower at this time of the year.<\/p>\n

For this reason, Li Xia 2026<\/strong> is a useful reminder to adjust our lifestyle, diet and self-care habits for the warmer months ahead.<\/p>\n

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Li Xia and the TCM View of Summer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

In TCM, summer corresponds to the Fire element<\/strong> and is closely related to the Heart system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Heart in TCM is not only about physical circulation. It is also associated with:<\/p>\n