by Michele | Jun 14, 2022 | Chinese Medicine
The start of Winter in the Chinese system is the beginning of November and falls on November 7th in 2022. This day is called a cross quarter day and represent the midpoint between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice. It is also a time to observe your inner...
by Michele | Aug 22, 2016 | Chinese Medicine
August 6th was the first official day of the Fall Season. Most calendars show the first day of Fall on the Fall Equinox, but the shift into Fall actually starts weeks earlier, as the days continue to get shorter. I find that many people notice this shift,...
by Michele | May 11, 2016 | Taoist Mysticism and Cultivation
In the Taoist conceptualization of human consciousness, there are two concepts that I find particularly helpful in quest to live an authentic, balanced life. One is called the shen zhi and loosely translates into our personality or the acquired mind. The shen zhi is...
