Spring is upon us, and within us! Chi–Life-Force–Energy has a ‘springy quality to it—outside and inside of you.
The energies associated with the Wood element are flowing, pulsing and growing, and from a 5 Element point-of-view, your health will benefit if you employ some Chi Kung and 5 Element Diet and Nutrition to help balance out the seasonal impacts on your Liver and Gallbladder.
Your kidneys may be pretty pooped-out by now, leaving you feeling low in energy, and more susceptible to becoming cold and catching colds. And because the kidneys are much more vulnerable right now, if they get too chilly, you’re more susceptible to injuries to the lower back, hips, legs and feet. So wear layers of clothing and protect you kidney area from penetrating cold. So it’s important to know how to strengthen your Kidney energy in Winter.
How one sees oneself is very important. It affects your mental health and disposition. Focusing on what it feels like as you breathe is a useful technique for calming and centering; for getting your mind into a place to do purposeful things with Life.
“COVID to the left of me, INFLATION to the right of me—the NEWS vollies and thunders! Yet here we are, afoot and in wonder.” (Apologies to A.L. Tennyson; ‘Charge Of The LIght Brigade’)
Yes, we are in a time of wonder for sure. Wondering about this, and wondering about that, and wondering what does personal health care consist of in this time of COVID, in all its many manifestations.
The year of the Water Tiger will be an active one! There’s nothing inactive about the Tiger! And the Tiger is a Wood animal which gives this year a lot of dynamism.
Additionally, with its soothing qualities, the element of Water gives some ease to the year. So there is some balance built into the astrological energy this year as each of us, ‘Rides The Tiger.’
