October 2025 – Month of the Fire Dog – Bing Xu – 丙戌
The Ground Beneath Our Feet and Soil, War, and the Forgotten Science of Paramagnetism – October 8 to November 7 –
On October 8th, we enter the Yang Fire Dog month— a period known in Chinese astrology as “the grave of fire.” As we transition from autumn to winter, the fire element dies out, creating a characteristically unstable energy. The Dog is intrinsically linked to the underworld, guarding the gate between the seen and unseen. This is a cross-cultural truth: from Cerberus in Greek mythology to Anubis in Egyptian lore and Garm in Norse legends, the dog is the chosen guardian of the threshold. With a Yang Fire Dog ruling this month, expect these gates to swing open. We are likely to see major revelations from the underworlds of religion, politics, and economics, as hidden truths, conspiracies, and “fake news” struggle to come to light.
Since I have recently been researching the profound discoveries of Phillip Callahan again, I decided it was important in our current world situation (especially in this month of October) to resend a more clarified version of a newsletter I sent a couple of years ago – about his ground- breaking discoveries of the importance of the ground we stand on. Here is the rewrite.
It’s difficult to look at the state of the world—the constant drumbeat of wars, terror attacks, and the ensuing refugee crises—without feeling a deep sense of powerlessness. We analyze politics, economics, and history, but what if a significant, yet overlooked, piece of the puzzle lies in the very soil beneath our feet?
This isn’t a metaphor. I was reminded of the mind-boggling research of the renowned ornithologist and entomologist, Phillip Callahan. He discovered what he argued was an irrefutable relationship between the paramagnetic quality of soil and the cultural conflicts that erupt into violence.
To understand this relationship, we first need to grasp what paramagnetism is. It’s a subtle magnetic force where a material is weakly attracted to an external magnetic field. Think of it as a yin force, moving toward a magnet. Its counterpart is diamagnetism, a repulsive, yang force that moves away. Crucially, the atmosphere, rocks, and soil (inorganic matter) tend to be paramagnetic, while plants, water, and most organic forms, including humans, tend to be diamagnetic. These two forces exist in a dynamic, necessary dance.
Callahan’s journey into this mystery began during World War II, while stationed in Ireland as a radio engineer. He became intrigued by the 13 ancient round towers dotting the countryside. He noticed that the plants, grass, and trees around them were exceptionally healthy, and farmers even brought their sheep to graze there. Through experimentation, he made a stunning discovery: the towers were not just stone; they were highly tuned paramagnetic antennas, strategically placed in diamagnetic areas to amplify the earth’s natural energies, increase soil fertility, and bring the magnetic field lines back into alignment.
He realized this was no isolated practice. The ancients, from the Mayans and Egyptians to the Chinese, built their pyramids, stupas, and cathedrals with highly paramagnetic stones like granite and basalt. They understood, at a level we have forgotten, that both the shape of a structure and the paramagnetic quality of its stone could work in concert to imbue the entire environment—plants, animals, and humans—with health and well-being.
Callahan postulated that paramagnetic soils act as a conduit, facilitating the flow of beneficial electromagnetic forces from the atmosphere to living things. The terrifying corollary was that where soil paramagnetism was low, agriculture was stunted, and societies were more prone to political strife and warfare.
He decided to test this hypothesis on the ground, in the world’s modern “hot spots.” Flying into war zones like the former Yugoslavia, he took soil measurements. His findings were consistent and chilling: every area of intense conflict had soils with low paramagnetic qualities. Even more remarkably, these areas also had low adings of the Schumann Resonance—the “heartbeat” of the Earth, a frequency that resonates with our own brainwaves.
To rule out modern mismanagement as the sole cause, he ventured deep into the Amazon. In the river delta, where the soil was deep and highly paramagnetic, he found gentle, friendly natives. But when he traveled upstream to where the soil was thin and depleted, measuring very low paramagnetic energy, he encountered dangerous and hostile headhunter tribes. The pattern held: the vitality of the land and the peace of its people were inextricably linked.
Having verified this ancient knowledge empirically, Callahan sought to validate it with modern science. He visited the lab of the renowned German researcher, Dr. Fritz-Albert Popp, who had discovered biophotons—the light emitted by our DNA. Using Dr. Popp’s ultra-sensitive equipment, they measured the photon emissions from highly paramagnetic basalt rock. The results were astounding: the basalt emitted 2,000 to 4,000 photons of coherent light. But the real shock came when Callahan added compost to the rock dust: the photon emission skyrocketed to 40,000. Life and stone, together, created an explosion of light.
This reveals a profound truth: good, paramagnetic soil (often volcanic in origin) acts as an antenna, receiving and storing the extremely low-frequency electromagnetic energy from thousands of global lightning strikes every minute. This energy nourishes root growth and strengthens the immune systems of plants and the entire ecosystem. Even beekeepers are now aware of this; beehives and wax are paramagnetic, while bees and honey are diamagnetic—a perfect, symbiotic yin-yang relationship.
So, what does this mean for us today? These findings show that healthy, mineral-rich soil is not just an agricultural concern; it is a cornerstone of cultural stability and human well-being. Consider the locations of current major conflicts. Israel/Palestine sits on ground long considered a sacred, energetic epicenter. Ukraine is known as the “Bread Basket of the world,” a title that speaks directly to the profound fertility of its soil. The modern assault on these lands—with tons of pesticides, insecticides, and the literal scarring of warfare—isn’t just a political tragedy; it is an energetic one, destroying the very paramagnetic foundation that supports life and peace.
Without strong paramagnetic minerals in our soil, we become ungrounded, and our cultures tend to fall apart. Since Feng Shui is the ancient science of how people are affected by their environment, its core wisdom is more relevant than ever. It begs a personal, profound question: Are you and your home standing on light?
