Month of the Water Pig
November 8 – December 7
The month of the Water Pig begins on November 8 and carries us into the winter season, the season of water, and to the final quarter of the Water Rabbit year. This pillar brings a powerful influx of water. Such an abundance of water creates deep and often unstable emotions, a heightened sense of intuition or connection to the otherworld which may border on delusion, and bursts of creativity infused with mystery – think Edgar Allen Poe.
In short a moody and unpredictable month as we begin to wrap up this year. This is certainly understandable given earthquakes both literally and politically, war raging in the Middle East and Europe, and the uncertainty that these global challenges pose for humanity. While certainly cause for concern these disruptive global events are not all that surprising as we transition to Period 9 which will arrive in February with the Wood Dragon Year.
Historically, these energetic transitions bring change and upheaval that while challenging serve to bring change. Just what kind of change they will bring is entirely up to us and how we meet this moment.
The antidote to all of this this destabilizing Water is Earth. This is a month to seek grounding whether it is spending time outdoors in nature, yoga or other physical activities to get back in touch with your body, and meditation to calm your mind. It is also a great time to channel excess emotions and thoughts into a creative outlet through writing, painting or music. Powerful feelings could be a great way to fuel powerful innovation!
The hexagram this month is #23 Splitting Apart, Mountain Trigram above Earth trigram. The imagery of this hexagram is of a heavy mountain unable to be supported by soft earth which gives way and collapses. Translated into human affairs, this hexagram depicts a situation where corruption and decay have set in below the surface eating their way upward until it topples the entire order. This is not like hexagram #18 Poison in which a remedy is needed to fix the problem, this is a situation where a complete collapse or splitting apart is the only possible outcome. In other words some situations have no fix and if you didn’t take the brave step last month to let go of what is no longer working, this month the situation may get so out of hand that the decision is made for you. The advice this month is to split apart or allow yourself to be removed from any condition that has devolved and no longer workable whether it is a relationship or workplace issue. Let it fall apart as it is no longer supportable and put your energy elsewhere.
2024 is quickly approaching, and I am excited to announce several new events and courses for the powerful and spiritual Wood Dragon year!
Sacred Fire Scotland
A Yoga & Spiritual Retreat, Isles of Skye & Lewis, Scotland,
9 Days, June 15-June 22, 2024
Scotland is calling! Will you heed the call?
Ignite your inner fire and radiance on a journey of transformation through the mystical sites on Isles of Skye. Activate your power with a Summer Solstice ceremony, and culminate your experience taking in the full moon at the Callanish Standing Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis. Includes daily yoga, meditation, breath work, metaphysical teachings, and all weather outdoor explorations. Space is limited.
For more information or to reserve your spot please visit: https://bethgracefengshui.com/retreats
IN-DEPTH COURSES!
If you have wanted to learn more about Chinese Astrology or Feng Shui the New Year will bring two opportunities to study this powerful information! Early bird pricing for both courses is still available so be sure to reserve your space as soon as possible.
BaZi 4 Pillars of Destiny: Foundations in Chinese Astrology
Online and In-Person, February 24-27
Feng Shui Professional Certificate Course
Module 1 Online April 20-22, Module 2 Online May 4-6, Module 3 In-Person May 18-20 in the Berkshires of Western, MA
For more information please visit: http://bethgracefengshui.com/aaom/