The solar calendar shifts gear into the first Fire governed animal sign of the Yin Wood 乙 Snake ⺒ and Feng Shui energies adjust accordingly. May 5 also heralds the seventh solar term of Lixia 立夏 - 'Beginning of Summer', in the Chinese calendar system which commences 1½ months before comparative late Spring vibes in the Western Calendar. In the lunisolar calendar the fourth lunar month began under the New Moon on 1 May @ 10 Taurus. Known to the Ancient Chinese simply as 'Locust Tree' or 'Cherry blossom' month and depicted in paintings by the swallow and wisteria.
Read more6th Solar Term - Spring Showers (Gu Yu 穀雨)
The last Solar term of Spring is upon us. Indicated by the 6th solar term of Grain Rain or, Spring Showers as it’s also known in the N. Hemisphere, commencing on 20th April. Luna’s third swollen face of the Chinese year will be fullest on April 27th (AEST) at 7° Scorpio. Depicted in Chinese paintings by pairing a Crow with cherry blossom. And we’re currently at the mid-point of Water Dragon month, while in the western astrological system, the sun enters earthy Taurus season.
Read moreWitches Sabbath + Samhain + Beltaine
At sunset on Oct 31st, the transition point between two luminaries will exchange the baton from day to night. Forget midnight, it’s sunset that marks the close/ beginning of a Celtic day in their calendar. It’s Hallows Eve, (Halloween) a significant Celtic/Pagan festival marker and 1st of Nov. is Samhain. While those domicile in the S.H shall be celebrating Beltaine’s Eve, or as it’s more commonly known the Eve of May Day. To N.H folk it’s Celtic New Year’s Eve.
Both domiciles mark two major festivals or Witches Sabbaths; the beginning of Summer (S.H) and the beginning of the opposing season of Winter in the N. Hemisphere.
Read moreASTRO REFERENDUM PONDERINGS
Astro fiends oft ponder a covert astrologers involvement when big events or high profile people randomly seem to benefit from an auspicious chart. In the industry such timings are known as ‘electional charts’ – a coincidental pun by the way! US President Regan was said to frequently work with an astrologer during his tenure. However, Australia’s recent referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament lacked the benefit of recognising astrological red flags in advance.
Read moreCrystals + Feng Shui + Eclipses
You'd be forgiven for thinking Petrology was the study of chemicals, especially petrol but it's actually the scientific study of Rocks. So grab a brew as we scratch the surface of Nature’s Mineral Kingdom focusing on Crystals and their use in Feng Shui. Including which natural silicon formations are best to aid with sleep. And we touch on rituals with the upcoming Solar Eclipse (14 Oct 2023).
Read moreQing ming - 5th Solar Term Clear + Bright
The Vernal Equinox was but a fortnight ago. The 5th solar term commences on April 5th 2022 and we usher in the month of Chinese Wood Dragon. This Solar term is the only term whose first day is also a traditional Chinese festival, known as Qing Ming.
Read moreCORONA VIRUS + FRIDAY 13TH
WHY have the FENG SHUI fraternity had a particularly keen eye on the fluctuating energies of the month of the Rabbit? Well this month (5th March - 4th April) the Annual FS energies and the monthly energies all duplicate, making their manifestations even more prominent.
Read moreSamhain + Beltaine + Witches Sabbath
At sunset tonight, the transition point between two luminaries exchanging the baton, and a Celtic day will come to a close. It’s the eve of a Celtic/Pagan festival marker. Known by many names - those domicile in the N.H will be celebrating Walpurgis Night, Beltaine’s Eve or as it’s more commonly known the Eve of May Day. To S.H folk it’s Celtic New Year’s Eve or Samhain’s Eve.
Both domiciles mark two of the major festivals or Witches Sabbaths; the beginning of Summer and the beginning of the opposing season of Winter.
Read moreSamhain + Beltaine + Hemispheres
Samhain and Beltaine are intrinsically linked due to their polarity, standing opposite on the Celtic wheel of the year dial. The Wheel of the year marks eight Festivals which observe a combination of; the sun’s path on the ecliptic, agricultural cues, religious veneration as well as pagan and seasonal changes. But we must beat to our circadian rhythm, and honour the season that unfolds before us, regardless of the ‘date’ linked with the Wheel of the Year.
Read moreMoon Lore | Close 閉 (Bi) Day
MOON LORE Series :: Wisdom from moon beams and the ancient Chinese Almanac for PERSONAL + BUILDING + GARDENING + GROOMING pursuits.
Heads Up for 8th Oct. 2018. It’s a Close 閉 (Bi) Day.
It's a Receive 收 (Shou) day in the Tong Shu (Chinese Almanac) and it's ideally used to open your arms and receive. Be it harvest, the fruits of your labour, abundant returns, monetary or love and friendship.
Read moreSACRED MONEY
Starling Bank, a digital only bank has taken a different angle on the ubiquitous credit card. Well it's more like a 90° angle and flipped the customary format from landscape to portrait and switched the personal details to the reverse.
Read moreCrystals, Feng Shui + Lunar Eclipses
POST SCRIPT - this post has general tips on Crystals and eclipse energies just be aware it was written at the time indicated below, so adjust according if you know the planetary aspects for any future eclipses) more upto date article here http://bit.ly/crystalsfengshui
With astrological sites awash with news of Eclipses (at time of post it’s the 28th July Full Moon @6:20AM 4°44 Aquarius AEST), I’m predicting a few sleepless nights around the full moon’s eclipse. And wherever an eclipse is visible, it’s said you’re more likely to feel the ‘effects’ of the eclipse. Since it’s the longest total lunar eclipse this century, I’m thinking it’s going to pack a punch!
Read moreSynchronicity and Mothers
Just in case your living under a rock - It's Mother’s Day tomorrow.
When over 17,000km separates you from maternal hugs with your own Mum on Mother's Day, you claw at every which way to tune in with her. So I just love when synchronicity plays a role, and my day has been full of them so far!
Read moreSacred Festivals of the Year :: BELTAINE ✳︎ SAMHAIN
Marking Celtic Festivals, speaks to me on both professional and personal levels.
Beltaine and Samhain are Festivals that observe a combination of the sun’s path, agriculture, religious, pagan and seasonal markers. These cross quarter days are represented on a Celtic Wheel (Earth Wheel) which is divided into eight points of the year.
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