Author: Beth

Today marks an important milestone in our annual journey around the sun as we reach the precise astronomical mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. In the Celtic Wheel of the year this moment is called Imbolc, and in the Chinese system it is called Li Chun. While it may still be quite… Continue reading February: Metal Tiger Month, Welcome Year of the Fire Horse!

The Gregorian year 2026 begins now as we approach the final month of this Wood Snake year when the Earth Ox month begins on January 6. Now is the time prepare to welcome the energetic start of the Fire Horse year which will gallop in on February 4 nearly two weeks ahead of the Lunar… Continue reading January: Earth Ox Month

For the first time in many years, this monthly energy update is coming to you all slightly behind schedule. When I wrote about the rapid existential changes that would be affecting us all during the Pig month, the change agent month of this transformative year, I had no idea how those changes would affect me… Continue reading December: Month of the Earth Rat

Thursday, November 6, at 23:05 EST marks astronomical Samhain also known as Halloween, and is the precise start of the Fire Pig month as well. This mid-point between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice also marks the beginning of the winter season for both the Chinese and Celtic wheel of the year. Winter is a season of darkness and in the Chinese… Continue reading November: Fire Pig Month

The month of the Fire Dog arrives today bringing us to the final month of the autumn season. The Dog Zodiac sign, is one of four ‘Graveyard’ signs as it represents the ending of the autumn season and particularly this year warns that winter is coming. This sign also known as Aries, does not bring… Continue reading October: Fire Dog Month

The Wood Rooster Month: September 7 – October 7 The season of autumn is now in full swing as we enter the solar month that straddles the Autumnal Equinox, which will take place on Monday, September 22, at 2:19 pm EST. The autumn season is governed by the steely coolness of the Metal element, which… Continue reading September: Wood Rooster Month

Wood Monkey Month: August 7 – September 7 The Wood Monkey month will arrive on Thursday, August 7, bringing us into the season of autumn and into the second half of the Wood Snake year as well. Seasonally, the fiery energy of summer now cools to the focused energy of metal which governs the autumn season.… Continue reading August: Wood Monkey Month

The Water Goat month will arrive on Monday, July 7, a significant pivot point during this powerfully transformative Snake Year as we transition to autumn and prepare for the year’s second half.  The Water Goat pillar is likened to a life-giving water oasis in an arid landscape, cool water amidst the heat of summer, offering… Continue reading July: Water Goat Month

Month of the Water HorseJune 6 – July 5 The Water Horse evokes images of warm water lapping on sandy beaches in the light of the summer sun. This is the landscape of summer at its best and most restorative. The days are longer now and the fire of the season has us feeling quite happy and optimistic.… Continue reading June: Month of the Water Horse

Month of the Metal SnakeMay 6 – June 5 In every year there is a month whose zodiac sign is the same zodiac sign as as the year bringing an intensification of that sign’s energy. On May 6 we will arrive at the multiplication of Snake energy. Of course many would say haven’t we had a great… Continue reading May:Double Snake Month