Ji Yue

Ji Yue (季月) generally refers to the last month of a season in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Since a season is typically comprised of three months, the ji (季) indicates the "last" or "terminal" month. Therefore, each of the four seasons – Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter – has a Ji Yue. Specifically, they are:

• Spring's Ji Yue (春季月): The third month of spring, traditionally called 辰月 (Chen Yue), corresponding roughly to April in the Gregorian calendar.

• Summer's Ji Yue (夏季月): The sixth month of summer, traditionally called 未月 (Wei Yue), corresponding roughly to July in the Gregorian calendar.

• Autumn's Ji Yue (秋季月): The ninth month of autumn, traditionally called 戌月 (Xu Yue), corresponding roughly to October in the Gregorian calendar.

• Winter's Ji Yue (冬季月): The twelfth month of winter, traditionally called 丑月 (Chou Yue), corresponding roughly to January of the following Gregorian year.

The term "Ji Yue" is used in various contexts, including traditional Chinese astrology, agriculture, and literature, to denote the end of a seasonal period. It often carries connotations related to harvest, preparation for the next season, or transition. The specific characteristics associated with each Ji Yue depend on the season it concludes.