Lidong 2026: How Each Zodiac Sign Warms Up for the Start of Winter

On Saturday afternoon you step outside and the wind slips into your sleeves. That is when you remember: it is Lidong today. Someone in the group chat asks, "Ginger duck tonight?" Someone else replies, "Mutton hot pot is better," and a third person just drops a photo of sesame oil chicken.

In Taiwan there is a saying about "feeding the winter": eating something hot on the first day of winter is a small ritual that comes once a year. Byeol Bunny put together the way each sign is most likely to celebrate, plus one small tip to stay warm.

When is Lidong 2026?

Lidong begins on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 17:49 Taiwan time, when the Sun reaches 15 degrees Scorpio. It falls on a weekend, so nobody has to rush from work to join a queue. Dinner right after the season turns is perfect timing.

The sky is busy this week too. On Lidong the Moon sits with retrograde Venus in Libra, which is good for dinner and a long chat with an old friend. The Scorpio New Moon follows on 11/9, and Mercury retrograde ends on 11/13. Just double-check your bookings and meeting times.

Aries: the spiciest broth, no question

Aries wants a warm-up you can feel: the hottest mutton hot pot broth, eaten until there is sweat on the forehead. Aries is usually the first to say "Let's go, right now," and is already standing at the door before the shop opens.

Tip: put on a scarf before you leave. The wait in line is the coldest part, so keep the wind off your neck.

Taurus: compares three shops, picks the usual one

Taurus spends half an hour reading reviews of three ginger duck shops nearby, then goes to the same one as every year. The reason is simple: "The noodle refill is generous." Taurus also takes a box home for tomorrow.

Tip: after the hot meal, take a ten-minute walk before going home. The warmth will last longer.

Gemini: a group vote that ends with three dishes

Gemini starts a poll in the group chat. Ginger duck, mutton hot pot and sesame oil chicken all get votes, so the decision is "let's have a bit of everything." Two restaurants in one night, plus a cup of hot grass jelly on the way.

Tip: put the phone in your pocket while the soup is hot. Soup is never as good once it cools down.

Cancer: a big pot at home for everyone

Cancer's Lidong happens in their own kitchen. Chicken from the morning market, a pot of sesame oil chicken simmering all afternoon, and a container packed for family who live nearby. The whole home smells wonderful.

Tip: while the soup simmers, pour yourself a cup of hot tea and sit down. You do not need to stand by the stove the whole time.

Leo: the most famous shop, with photos

Leo picks the most talked-about place online, the one with an hour-long queue. When the pot arrives, Leo takes three photos of the soup and one group shot of everyone raising a glass, then posts a story that says "Winter, fed."

Tip: after the photos, take your first sip while it is hot. The first sip is always the best.

Virgo: times checked, table booked, portions counted

Virgo booked the table three days ago, found the parking lot, and worked out how many portions to order so nothing goes to waste. Everyone else only has to show up on time; Virgo has handled the rest.

Tip: this weekend, let someone else do the planning once. Your only job is to eat and rest.

Libra: a cozy hot pot place

Libra wants warm lighting, comfortable seats and a place where you can talk for hours. On Lidong both the Moon and Venus are in Libra, so it is a lovely day to invite a friend you have not seen in a while and catch up over dinner.

Tip: send that invitation today instead of waiting until Saturday morning.

Scorpio: a whole pot, alone

Scorpio does not always gather a group. Often Scorpio walks in alone, orders one pot and a bowl of rice, eats quietly and leaves. No check-ins, no photos. The Sun is in Scorpio right now, and this is your season.

Tip: on the way home, pick up a hot drink. Your hands stay warm the whole walk back.

Sagittarius: a last-minute trip to another city

In the afternoon Sagittarius says, "I heard there is an amazing mutton hot pot in another town." Two hours later, Sagittarius is sitting in a different city. For Sagittarius, feeding the winter is a small trip.

Tip: if you eat ginger duck or sesame oil chicken cooked with rice wine, do not drive or ride. Take a ride or ask a friend.

Capricorn: the usual place, home on time

Capricorn goes to the same shop every year, orders the same dishes and is home before nine. It may look like nothing changes, but that steady "every year" is exactly how Capricorn celebrates.

Tip: soak your feet before bed. A whole year of tiredness deserves some care too.

Aquarius: a ritual of their own invention

Aquarius might choose vegetarian hot pot, or pair mulled wine with hot grass jelly. Either way, it is not what everyone else is eating. When a friend asks, "Does that even count?" Aquarius answers seriously: "If it is hot, it counts."

Tip: take a photo of your signature combo and send it to friends. Next year, they might all copy you.

Pisces: blanket plus delivery

Pisces feeds the winter from under a blanket: a bowl of hot soup delivered to the door and a drama already half-watched. However cold it is outside, the blanket is the warmest place in the world.

Tip: when the delivery arrives, get up, pour the soup into a bowl and sit properly. No spills on the blanket.

Byeol Bunny's Lidong reminders

• The wind is coldest around sunset when the season turns, so bring a light jacket and a scarf.
• If you eat dishes cooked with rice wine, do not drive or ride.
• Sip the soup slowly and stop when you are about eighty percent full. There are many more winter evenings ahead.

Whether tonight is ginger duck, mutton hot pot or one bowl of delivered soup, what matters most is letting yourself feel warm. Byeol Bunny will deliver your horoscope on time tonight, too, so remember to check your sign for this week.