Wood is the first element according to Classical Five Element Theory, and corresponds to the spring season. The Five Element Theory proposes a comprehensive system which details the influence climate has over our lives. The state of our atmosphere at…
The sign of Aries is cardinal, fire, and yang. Yang is the masculine principle, embodying qualities such as heat, activity, logic, aggression and speed. Being a yang fire sign, Aries is passionate, quick-moving and responds intuitively to new situations. Plus,…
Water is one of the elements in the Classical Five Element Theory. All elements have associations with a particular season. Water corresponds to the winter season. The Classical Five Element Theory groups natural phenomenon into 5 categories- Wood, Fire, Earth,…
The 12th house on the zodiac wheel houses the sum of your experiences of this lifetime, or if you believe in reincarnation, the totality of all your past life experiences. As it would be too confusing for a soul to…
One disease, long life, no disease, short life. Traditional Chinese Medicine proverb. One disease, long life, stresses the importance of taking a close, hard look at your pain. This includes an honest evaluation of medical weaknesses to see what needs…
Qi: A small word with an infinity of definitions and explanations. Qi is the most fundamental, basic force operating in the Universe. Although invisible, and impossible to isolate, it is the most significant force which binds our world together. When…
The Way begot one, And the one, two; Then the two begot three And three, all else. A basic tenet of Taoism is the existence of yin and yang. They derive from the ever-mysterious One, and the One came from…
The TCM Tree of Life flourishes its wisdom through eight, well-defined branches. Each branch reveals a unique perspective on human health, psychology and spirituality. Each reveals what action is necessary to thrive in this life. If such intelligence is acted…
Water is not only indispensable for life, but is renowned for its properties of purification and cleansing. We owe our origins to this life-giving fluid; as humans we gestate in the womb, floating in warm, nourishing amniotic fluid. Our body…
Following the phases of the moon is an easy way to stay connected with the rhythm of nature. The moon is not only a source of power and poetry, but a celestial timekeeper. Let’s investigate how we can utilize her…
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