Happy Year of the Yang Fire Horse
We are still in the soggy depths of winter – and we are also emerging from this most yin time – slowly moving towards the emergence of yang Spring energy. The other day, at Hampstead ponds, our beloved lifeguard Jane had woven beautiful willow on the decking – informing us that the 1st February is Imbolc day – traditional Gaelic festival marking the beginning of spring, often referred to as the “first day of spring” in Celtic tradition. It falls directly between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, signaling the end of winter’s darkness and the return of light.
The year of the Yang Fire Horse is a powerful turning point. We are shedding the skin of the Year of the Snake and can now move or even gallop forward into new possibilities. It’s the time to take decisive action with clear intentions. Shedding the snake skin is about letting go of parts of us that no longer fit, that we have outgrown.
We can then embrace the horse’s sense of freedom and vitality. This is a good year to commit to new goals, with courage and focussed effort.
The fire element is about joy and lively energy, related to the Heart and Small Intestine organs in East Asian medicine. As well as the physiological functions of these organs in relation to Qi and our vital energy, the Heart houses the Shen spirit – the seat of consciousness. The Small intestine is responsible for separating the pure from the impure – not only in relation to digestion but also to do with clarifying what is important and what isn’t in our lives.
The upward rising lively Yang Fire energy needs to be balanced so that we stay grounded. To manage anxiety and stress that is so common now – we each need to find our own way to keep this balance. For me it is the bracing cold water of the Ladies pond on Hampstead heath (Water is yin and balances Fire Yang), singing in a choir overlooking the pond , creating community and more recently crocheting!
Qi gong/Tai chi/yoga and walks in nature are also nourishing activities.
Warm wishes
Marian
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