Yin Water Snake Moon
Wow, Snake moon - the first moon of Summer! We often talk about how a Snake is really just the tail of a Dragon, but Snakes also have a personality of their own. On good days, they're wise, intuitive, attentive, intelligent, and caring. On bad days, however, they could be down right mean, manic, and manipulative - their misconduct is literally biblical. Care for an apple?
As for the poetry of the moment, stay sharp. There are a lot of bad seeds out there looking for an opportunity - and you could very well be their next prospect. You can't blame a Snake for biting no more than you can blame a Tiger for killing - it's their nature - it's up to us to stear clear. This is why we have Darwin awards - ignorance doesn't excuse us from the bottom line.
To make this make sense, be vigilant. You don't have to be paranoid, but be sure to lock the doors and don't leave any valuables in the car when you park. In a cut throat world of instincts and survival, we've got predators and prey... may we never have to walk the shoes of either.
⧠Stay Safe out There â§
Discipline: To control your own impulses.
Awareness: Be present, well-prepared, and alert.
Positioning: It's 10pm. Do you know where the kids are?
Presence & Poise: Predators prey on poor posture.
Defense: Hopefully, you'll never need it.
Warrior in a Garden > Gardener in a War
Contents
ã»Shifu Says: A brief word from our head teacher, Shifu David Wei.
ã»Astrology and Tea: Shifu and Seanan talk about the lunar calendar.
ã»The Daoist Calendar: Special holidays and how to observe them.
ã»Tai Chi True or False: You've got a 50/50 chance. Is it Yin or Yang?
ã»Along the Way: Tale of two Daoist brothers and their angry master.
ã»Madame Xu's News: Zodiac forecasts from our Hong Kong Oracle.
ã»Final Fortune Cookie: Big wit and wisdom from a tiny little idiom.
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