TThe pinnacle of Winter is upon folks domicile in the Northern Hemisphere when the 22nd Solar term commences on Winter Solstice (21 December 2022), marking the beginning of the “Extreme Winter” node. When the North bids Sun adieu in favour the longest night, the South heralds the zenith of the Sun and welcomes the opposing Solstice. The Sun ingresses into zodiacal sign of the mountain Goat, Capricorn on 22 Dec. This particular lunar month is depicted in Asian paintings by the pairing of a falcon, pine tree and a wren, and known to the Ancients Chinese as ‘Preserved or Meat Month’.
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Asian art often depicts lunar months with animal and flower pairings. Typically the tenth lunar month is illustrated by way of ducks and Chrysanthemums. But since the season of Winter reigns, from a solar terms perspective, other flowers can feature, like the plum blossom as seen above. Luna is exalted in Taurus and six months prior we had the New moon at the exact degree of Exaltation. Something seeded back then may come into fruition now - see 7th solar term to jog your memory.
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The first full moon* (times below) since the Equinox is upon us. It's the mid-point of the ninth lunar month or Chrysanthemum month as its known to the Ancient Chinese. Asian art often depicts the lunar month with a Chrysanthemum, accompanied by a dragonfly. Find out what the Oct moon has in store no matter your domicile.
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MOON LORE Series :: Wisdom from moon beams and the ancient Chinese Almanac for PERSONAL + BUILDING + GARDENING + GROOMING pursuits.
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