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The Daoist Outlook・061

Oct 24, 2025

The Yang Fire Dog Moon


   It's the last moon of Autumn, our transition into Winter. This is Yang's last stand before we dip into the pit of Yin. The thing is, Yang rarely goes down without a fight. Think of this like the grand finale before the curtains close - it's the cosmic dog chasing it's tail before crashing out on it's mat to sleep. 

   As for the poetry of the moment, don't fall for that second wind. Feeling a little perky? Got some extra gas in the tank? Don't waste it away. Be sure to use your juice to wrap things up right. Put a nice bow on the night and then settle down to tuck yourself in tight - the perfect recipe for sweet dreams.
   To make this make sense, keep things simple. Dial your day down to the absolute essentials and then knock it out with style. If you maintain a slow, steady rhythm throughout the next few moons, you'll be on pace to bloom by next Spring - this is basically your wind up before your bounce back. 

✧ Who's a Good Dog? ✧

Get Excited: A little kibble is like a trip to Disneyland.
Go for Walks:
Schedule some time to appreciate nature.
Wear a Leash: 
Set strong boundaries for yourself and others.
Play Fetch: Spend your free time helping out your friends.
Be Obedient: Have someone to hold you accountable.

That'ah Boy

Contents


・Shifu Says: A brief word from our head teacher, Shifu David Wei.
・Welcome the Winter: Join us for an in-person training intensive!
・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.
・Final Fortune Cookie: Big wit and wisdom from a tiny little idiom.


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