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The Daoist Outlook・035

Apr 25, 2025

New Snake Moon


   We've got ourselves a very special double Snake flavor to explore. With a Yin Wood Snake year coupled with a Yin Metal Snake moon, it's as if we've got our own little ouroboros. The mirror nature of this moon combined with the constant conflict of metal and wood creates just enough friction to start a fire. So grab a water bottle, this is going to be a long, hot summer.

   The poetry here is one of self reflection and personal accountability. This moon, take a moment to tame your victim complex. There's no power in the blame game. Stop finding fault in factors beyond your control. Instead, allow yourself to take radical responsibility for all your funks. If some one or some thing has the power to crush you, then you'll need some one or some thing to save you too. But, if you're able to own up to your shortcomings and hold yourself accountable, then maybe you can muster the power to resolve your fate and unlock your destiny. Might as well try, the stars are ripe for it.
   If all that feels too heavy to tackle, at the very least tend to your personal needs - namely your health. We've got ourselves an extra moon of summer lined up this year so we all need to make sure we are thoroughly nourished and properly hydrated for the ride. With good nutrition, good exercise, good rest, and a good attitude, we'll be all set for a great Summer!

✧ Welcome the Summer Sun ✧

Eat Fresh: Fill up on local, seasonal produce!
Get Fruity: 
Eat all the colors. Taste the rainbow!
Hydrate: Start the day with a tall glass of warm water.
Get to Work: Show up, shut up, and add value.
Take a Nap: Rest while the sun is hottest.

Fire Away

Contents


・Shifu Says: A brief word from our head teacher, Shifu David Wei.
・Let's Train: We've got lots of projects coming up! Join us!
・The Daoist Calendar:
Special holidays and how to observe them.
・Along the Way: Tale of two Daoist brothers and their angry master. 
・This is How to Brew It: Some steeping tips for this month's tea.


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