Month of the Metal Horse:
June 6 – July 5
With the arrival of June and the Horse month we reach the zenith of fire of the summer season. Of course as the I Ching reminds us when something reaches climax a turning point ensues and with the Summer Solstice on the 21st we will pivot to to the Yin half of the year as daylight hours begin to wane.
While we have the fire to work with, a good question to ask is what does fire represent for me? To answer that question you need to know your Day-Master element which you can look up here:
https://bethgracefengshui.com/bazi-chinese-astrology/astrology-charts/
Based on Your Day Master, here’s what Fire means for you and what you might focus on this month:
Jia Yang Wood & Yi Yin Wood: Creativity and Productivity
Bing Yang Fire & Ding Yin Fire: Personal Growth, Friends, Networking
Wu Yang Earth & Ji Yin Earth: Learning, Rest, Rejuvenation, Self-Care
Geng Yang Metal & Xin Yin Metal: Self-Discipline, Leadership
Ren Yang Water & Gui Yin Water: Financial Matters, Management, Organization
Not only does the Horse bring fire, it also brings ‘Peach Blossom’ energy, particularly if your Day Pillar Zodiac Sign is Snake, Rooster or Ox. One way to use this energy is to attract romantic attention which could make June a month of summer lovin’. Another way to use this energy is to boost your visibility for marketing, social media growth, or even networking. Either way, the best approach to tapping into this beneficial energy is to be out and about this month – don’t be a wallflower!
The image of the Metal Horse pillar is a sharp and effective sword, the sword of a leader at the pinnacle of power and authority, in short someone at the top of their game. To reach this level of success requires hard work and dedication. The fire of this month is also a forging fire, which you can use to sharpen your skills as you work your way to the top.
The I Ching hexagram of this month #32 Consistency also offers some advice on how best to meet with success this month. The Consistency Hexagram, also called Long Lasting, speaks of dedication through consistent action over a long period of time. The ancient text goes on to advise that the wise person when working toward a goal remains unswervingly focused on the goal and does not change directions or get distracted. The key to achieving this diligent consistency comes from the cultivation of inner strength and resolve needed for the sustained effort called for by this hexagram. The good news is that when we put in consistent and dedicated effort the results also tend to be long lasting. This month is an ideal time to tap into your inner fire and sharpen your steely resolve to embark upon a long term goal. They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, this month is a great time to take the first step.
In an effort to promote Consistency and Long Lasting success, I am so pleased to announce that I am growing my team to include administrative support. My trusted staffer will be able to answer your questions, assist with scheduling sessions, and generally work with me to keep up with information and correspondence, especially while I am traveling. Growing the team will allow me to support you more efficiently as I continue to expand my offerings. I know you will enjoy working with her as much as I do!
This month I will be celebrating the Summer Solstice in Scotland with our retreat participants and getting inspired for next year’s retreat. Stay tuned for news about next year’s adventure which will be coming soon. In the meantime, there is still time to register for my upcoming Kripalu Experience Program – hope to see you in July!
Kripalu Experience Program:
On-Campus July 26-29
Everyone has intuition. However, we seldom rely upon this superpower because we have not yet learned to trust our own knowing.
Join Kripalu faculty member, Beth Grace, and intuitive reader, Cynthia Papa-Lentini, for a program that guides you through the doorway of liminal space to cultivate your own awareness. Beth and Cynthia offer a nurturing environment so you can tune in and activate your intuitive skills—and confidently rely upon your own inner guidance system to navigate your life.
To Register Please visit: https://www.kripalu.org/presenters-programs/practical-magic-real-life-activating-your-intuition