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February 2019 Auspicious Dates
Month of the Red Fire Tiger Feb. 5th – March 5th, 2019 The New year of the “Yin Brown Pig,” began on February 5th 2019, the first day of spring. February is always ruled by the tiger sign, and this year it is the “Red Fire Tiger.” We are off with a roar! Following are …
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The Pine Cone, the Pineal Gland and Ruth Drown
PAINTING BY CHARLES BURCHFIELD (my favorite American Painter!) During the cycle of the winter solstice, there is an ancient tradition that many cultures around the world still practice. That is the veneration of the evergreen tree, which symbolizes longevity, peace, wisdom and harmony. It also holds another gift, the pine cone. The Pine cone has …
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Auspicious Dates for January 2019
Month of the Wood Ox On January 6th, the Wood Rat energies change to the month of the Wood Ox in the year of the Brown Mountain Dog. The final month of the year is ruled by the ox until the first day of Spring, when the tiger arrives. The Ox is the perfect animal …
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Auspicious Dates for December 2018
甲⼦ Yang Wood, Rat, December 7, 2019 – January 4, 2019 is symbolized by two elements: yang wood on top of Yang Water Rat. As the water element strengthens the wood, December contains very strong Wood energy. The key essence of yang wood is progressive growth, and a tendency to be fearless, bold and unapologetic. …
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Reflections on Shadows
As we move more deeply into the yin side of the year, I remembered a book I read years ago entitled “In Praise of Shadows” by Junichiro Tanizaki. In the book, he explored how in the past most aspects of life in Japan were governed by shadows – the architecture, clothing, art, lighting, tea ceremony,, …
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Auspicious Days November 2018
Gui Hai – Yin Water Pig November 7th – December 7th November 7th was the first day of the winter season, and the beginning of the “Yin Blue Water Pig” month. Since 2019 will be the “Brown Earth Pig” year, we can maybe get a little glimpse this month into what is in store for …
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Auspicious Dates in October 2018
壬戌 Ren Xu – Yang Water Dog October 8th – November 6th The month of October has many auspicious dates and only two inauspicious dates, because the Yang Earth Mountain Dog rules the year and the Yang Water Dog rules the month. This is a lot of concentrated dog energy! Since the dog energy is …
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Auspicious Days in September 2018
As we cycle through the yearly energies, we are nearing the end of the Hungry Ghost’s month (thank God!) and moving into the metal rooster, which begins September 9th. September is always a special month, as it delivers the Fall Equinox – a yearly point of balance and harmony. Around the world, this day is …
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Auspious Dates in the Month of the Hungry Ghosts
We have just entered the seventh month (Aug 7 – Sept.7) of the Chinese year, known as the month of the “Hungry Ghosts.” It is seen as the lowest point of the year. During this time, the gates of the lower realms are opened and the hungry ghosts are free to roam the earth in …
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The Moon and Silver
Everything seems so hot and explosive! From politics, to wars, to immigrants, to volcanoes, there is chaos and pent up anger. Even the full moon which usually reflects the solar rays as cool white, calming light, will be blood red during the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century, this Friday night, June 27th. …
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