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The Daoist Outlook・052

Aug 22, 2025

The Wood Monkey Moon


    In the scope of the five primary elements, wood is considered the baby of the bunch. Not the wood of a mighty oak or a towering pine, but more like a tiny sprout just barely breaking out of the earth. Now pair this quality with the mischievous monkey, you end up with a mix of playfulness, curiosity, and an occasional innocent mishap.  

   As for the poetry of the moment, treat yourself like a baby monkey. Give yourself clear directions: "Put that down," "Wait until dinner," "Take a bath," or "Go to bed!" It's the first lunar phase of Fall and all of the manic monkeys will be out there pouncing about as if Summer never ended - don't get lured in. You'll need your fuel for Winter. Let's not bottom out in Autumn.
   To make this make sense, use the skills you learned in kindergarden. Wipe your nose, wash your hands, put your things away, and stay inside the lines. Go to bed early and keep yourself out of trouble. Lock in a solid routine and leave room for the occasional innocent mishap. When all your ducks are in a row, let loose and have a little fun.

✧ The Playful Baby Monkey ✧

Schedule Routine: Babies need solid, steady, structure.
Take a Nap: 
A quick, little 20 minute snooze is all you need.
Bring Snacks: 
Squirrel them away so you're always prepared.
Wash your Hands: We're heading into cold and flu season.
Go to Bed Early: Make it a sacred evening ritual.

Find the Fun in Function

Contents


・Shifu Says: A brief word from our head teacher, Shifu David Wei.
・Free Qigong Classes: Every Monday and Friday online over Zoom!
・The Daoist Calendar: Special holidays and how to observe them.
・Along the Way: Tale of two Daoist brothers and their angry master.
・Madame Xu's News: Zodiac forecasts from our Hong Kong Oracle.


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