The Daoist Outlook・002

Sep 06, 2024

Yin Water Rooster Moon

Water is the oldest of the five elements, it represents winter. Think of it like a huge mountain, stuck and immoble, with white, snowy peaks. See how that's like an old man, stuck and immoble, with white hair all over his face and head?
Next, you have the influence of the rooster; a mission driven chicken with a razor sharp beak that can tie up loose ends and close out projects with poise and precision. Put these two flavors together and you get a wise old bird that wants to wrap things up and get home for dinner. The dragon year is nearly complete and winter is just one moon away. This is your time to wind down and wrap it all up.

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