Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology Notes

Autumn begins on August 8 this year in the Chinese solar calendar, a season ruled by Metal. We’re now in the month of the Water Monkey, which marks the second half of the year of the Earth Pig. How has the year been for you?

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July 7 takes us into the month of the Metal Sheep / Metal Goat, the last month of summer in the Chinese solar calendar, an in-between season ruled by Earth element, and a new seasonal marker, “Slight Heat”, with fresh Feng Shui energies in the environment. Yin is just about to rise again after being taken over by Yang in the summer solstice.

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My latest article, “Finding Your Ground: A Guide to a Vibrant Late Summer”, was published in the July / August 2019 issue of Energy Magazine. Click any one of the images below to access the article for tips on how to balance the season’s overly strong Earth element, which contributes to dampness that affects the environment and our well-being.

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June 6 takes us into the month of the Metal Horse, the fifth month in the Chinese solar calendar (also called the Hsia Calendar or the Ten Thousand Year Calendar). The Horse marks the height of summer, a season ruled by Fire element.

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