Wednesday, April 5, is the beginning of the Dragon month, the last month of the spring season. Dragons are what we call landforms in Feng Shui which transmogrify mountains and hills into mystical living beings. Indeed during this month as the foliage grows, the Earth itself seems to come alive. Not only is the spring the season of wood but the Wood Dragon represents strong, majestic wood like great… Continue reading Month of the Wood Dragon
Category: Monthly Forecasts
Month of the Water Rabbit
Sunday, March 5, is the first day of the Water Rabbit month and the beginning of the solar term called “Awakening of Worms”. This is the time when snow gives way to rain, birds serenade the morning light, and buds begin to swell and bloom. In fact, the imagery of the Yin Water Rabbit is of… Continue reading Month of the Water Rabbit
Month of the Water Tiger
Happy New Year! Friday, February 3 is the first day of the month of the Water Tiger and the first official day of the Fire Rooster Year. Unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil, the rodent weather prognosticator, saw his shadow indicating 6 more weeks of winter. However, since the Tiger month is the first month of spring in the Chinese calendar I… Continue reading Month of the Water Tiger
Metal Ox Month
Metal Ox Month: January 5 – February 3 While it is now 2017 and the first month of the new year in most of the world, according to the Chinese calendar this is actually the 12th month and final month of the Fire Monkey Year. Actually, if we want to be really accurate, according to the Chinese calendar the year is not 2017 (that was… Continue reading Metal Ox Month
Month of the Metal Rat
Metal Rat Month: December 7 – January 4 Like the English Christmas carol In the Deep Midwinter, the month of the Rat is the mid-point of the winter season or midwinter in the Chinese calendar. The first two weeks of this month are called Greater Snow and the second are called Winter Solstice. The rat month represents maximum yin energy, a… Continue reading Month of the Metal Rat
The Month of the Earth Dog
The Month of the Earth Dog: Looking Ahead October 8 – November 6 Last month we began looking ahead by getting a taste of next year’s energy and this month we get more of the same. The energy of the Earth Dog month is another preview, giving us an idea of what the year 2018 will be like. The question… Continue reading The Month of the Earth Dog
Forecast: Month of the Dragon
Water Dragon Month April 4 – May 4 This month starts with the 2 week “season” called, Clear and Bright and ends with the season called Grain Rain which is akin to the saying “April showers bring May flowers”. No doubt that this Water Dragon month will bring some much needed water both literally and energetically speaking. The water of… Continue reading Forecast: Month of the Dragon
Rabbit Month Forecast: Welcome Spring!
Metal Rabbit Month March 5 – April 3 In the Chinese Solar calendar, the year is divided into 12 months which correspond to the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, and each month is comprised of two “seasons”. The first season of the Rabbit month is called “The Awakening of Worms” and the second season is called “Spring Equinox” to mark… Continue reading Rabbit Month Forecast: Welcome Spring!