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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

Month of the Metal DragonApril 5 – May 5 With the arrival of the Dragon month we embrace the final weeks of the spring season and transition to the summer season. The fire element is strengthening now as day light and warmth grow and are felt both physically as well as metaphysically. Of the twelve zodiac… Continue reading April: Metal Dragon Month

Month of the Earth RabbitMarch 5 – April 4 On March 5 we may still have snow in New England, but we will arrive at the midpoint of spring. This is the month of the Spring Equinox where Yin and Yang become balanced by equal portions of sunlight and darkness. Even amidst the snow, signs of life begin… Continue reading March: Earth Rabbit Month

Month of the Earth Tiger:Welcome Wood Snake YearFebruary 3 – March 4 With Lunar New Year celebrations still in full swing, the Solar month of the Earth Tiger arrives on February 3 at 9:11 am EST, ushering in Li Chun or Coming of Spring, Imbolc in the Celtic Wheel of the Year, and the full… Continue reading Earth Tiger Month – The Wood Snake Year Begins!