Month of the Wood Rooster September 7 – October 7The month of the Wood Rooster arrives this week bringing us to the mid point of autumn, and the metal of this season intensifies. The quality of metal is to condense and draw inward and focus. This month we leave behind the carefree nature of summer and begin to focus once more… Continue reading Month of the Wood Rooster
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Month of the Wood Monkey
Month of the Wood Monkey August 7 – September 6 As we leave behind the emotional month of the Goat we must now shift our focus from our inner landscape to our outer world. The month of the Monkey invites us to roll up our sleeves and become more efficient and to get things done. The world as we… Continue reading Month of the Wood Monkey
Month of the Water Goat
July 6 – August 6 The month of the Horse has been an intense month, clashes between protestors and police, heated political rhetoric, and heated emotions brought out into the open. The month of the Goat may be less noisy but it won’t be less emotional. Instead of public airing of emotions and grievances, many will find this month to be more introspective and unusual.… Continue reading Month of the Water Goat
Month of the Water Horse
June 5 – July 5 The month of the Horse is galloping in bringing with it two opposing energies of Fire and Water. It is also the Month that clashes the Rat year which means the energy will at best be unsettled and oppositional and chaotic at worst. Imagine if you will the reaction caused by putting water on a fire with… Continue reading Month of the Water Horse
What’s the difference between Design & Feng Shui?
Today’s Feng Shui Friday Question: What is the difference between Interior Design and Feng Shui? Answer: The quick answer to that question is that Interior Design is about Aesthetics and Feng Shui is about Energetics. As someone who has worked professionally for many years as both an Interior Designer and a Feng Shui Consultant I… Continue reading What’s the difference between Design & Feng Shui?
Month of the Metal Snake
May 5 – June 4 The golden Metal Snake month ushers in the season of Fire, a much needed element in this year of the Metal Rat. The snake is an animal that is associated with change and transformation, as well as land and earth where it makes its home. It is the only reptilian animal of the… Continue reading Month of the Metal Snake
Governor Andrew Cuomo: A 4 Pillars Perspective
The brutal impact of the Coronavirus pandemic in New York has put Governor Andrew Cuomo in the spotlight not only nationally but internationally as well. He has emerged as one of the most effective communicators and one of the most trusted leaders in this time of global crisis. A quick look at his unique 4… Continue reading Governor Andrew Cuomo: A 4 Pillars Perspective
Month of the Metal Dragon
April 5 – May 4 The Metal Dragon is a golden dragon. The imagery of this pillar is of a sword and shield as it is also one of the 4 Fei Kong or ‘General Star’ pillars. Think courageous knight or fierce army general, both are apt analogies. This is a tough, no-nonsense pillar ready for battle –… Continue reading Month of the Metal Dragon
Chinese Metaphysics Insights for Challenging Times
In the preface of one of my favorite books The Complete I Ching, Master Alfred Huang recounts his experience of spending twenty-two years of confinement in prison saying “ As I saw the the situation of my country deteriorating, my heart became lighter. I knew after the long darkness there would be a dawn. When… Continue reading Chinese Metaphysics Insights for Challenging Times
Month of the Earth Rabbit
Month of the Earth Rabbit March 5 – April 3 The Earth Rabbit pillar is the imagery of cultivated flowers or garden plants grown in neat, orderly rows. These are not wild flowers free to grow as they will, but plants grown with human’s imposed control over nature. These are plants cultivated and grown within boundaries and restrictions. Indeed this month,… Continue reading Month of the Earth Rabbit