First Stirring, Quiet Ascent: Chinese Climatic Medicine Incense (Jan 19th - Mar 20th)

First Stirring · Quiet Ascent

Chinese Climatic Medicine Senkō Incense

Qi Period: 1st Qi 

Dates: January 19 – March 20, 2026

Guest Qi: 厥陰 風木 · Jueyin Wind Wood

Seasonal task: the first arrival of Yang within still-dominant Yin

Sandalwood, Himalayan cedar, juniper, frankincense sacra, and styrax with herbs and spices.

Role

To guide the first emergence of Yang without rupture.

This incense stands at the hinge between winter storage and spring movement.

Purpose

To allow Jueyin Wind Wood to rise obediently from depth,

without scattering, agitation, or premature heat.

It prepares the body and psyche to receive the Fire Horse year without forcing motion.

Function

• Gently mobilizes Liver Qi without inducing wind agitation

• Warms the interior just enough to prevent collapse of Yang

• Protects Lung breath as movement begins

• Anchors ascent so Qi rises from depth, not tension

Dry-warm, resinous, quietly expansive

Rooted woods with restrained lift

Enters Liver, Lung, Kidney channels