Author: Beth

Month of the Wood Rat:The Dragon Year AscendsDecember 8 – January 5 A solitary tree in the chill of midwinter is the image of the Wood Rat pillar which will bring some important transitions. The first transition that will take place this month is the Winter Solstice where we move from the Yin half of… Continue reading Month of the Wood Rat

Month of the Water PigNovember 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,… Continue reading Month of the Water Pig

Month of the Water DogOctober 8 – November 7The month of the Water Dog arrives on October 8 bringing in a bit of a reprieve after an intense clash month. It also ushers in the final month of the autumn season of metal element. This is a transitional time which prepares us for the colder darker winter season which will arrive in November. The… Continue reading Month of the Water Dog

Month of the Metal RoosterSeptember 8 – October 7Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?  The Metal Rooster of course! This month’s pillar is Yin metal, the Star of Venus, doubled as though Venus herself were looking in a mirror. This pillar brings beauty, elegance, refinement, allure and glamour to this month. It can also bring the shadow aspect… Continue reading Month of the Metal Rooster

Month of the Metal MonkeyAugust 8 – September 7 Hello all, and a warm welcome to those who are new to my monthly forecasts! The wheel of the year continues to turn with a big shift of energy. Today, August 1, is the both the full moon and mid-point of the lunar month, as well as the Celtic Festival of Lughnasadh,… Continue reading Month of the Metal Monkey

Month of the Earth Goat July 7 – August 7 The month of the Goat brings us to the conclusion of the summer season but just as the season is winding down, the heat strengthens. The name of the two week solar terms that make up this month are called ‘Lesser Heat’ and ‘Greater Heat’… Continue reading Month of the Earth Goat

Month of the Earth Horse June 6 – July 5 On Tuesday, June 6 we will enter the month of the Earth Horse and the peak of the fire season. Of the Horse Pillars, the Earth Horse is particularly potent and offers unique energy to affect change in our lives. The fire energy is ramping up… Continue reading Month of the Earth Horse

May 5 – June 5 The Month of the Fire Snake arrives on Friday, May 5, along with a full moon and a lunar eclipse. Nothing like starting the first three months of the fire season with a bang! Energy and emotions will be running high as we enter this second quarter of the Chinese solar calendar year.… Continue reading Month of the Fire Snake

April 5 – May 4 The Month of the Fire Dragon begins on Wednesday, April 5 and brings us to the conclusion of the spring season and the final month of the first quarter of the Chinese solar year. The dragon is a sign of transitions and not only do we transition from the spring season of wood to the summer season… Continue reading Month of the Fire Dragon

Month of the Wood RabbitMarch 6 – April 4 The Rabbit month begins on Monday, March 6 with the two week mini season called ‘Awakening of Worms’ and concludes with the two week season called ‘Spring Equinox’.  This is the month we shift to the mid-point of spring and into the half of the year where daylight hours… Continue reading Month of the Wood Rabbit