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The Daoist Outlook・101

Jul 31, 2026

Full Wood Goat Moon


   Here we are, full Wood Goat mode. Think of it as a baby Goat, fresh out of the womb. They're cute, cuddly, and clumsy - but when you pit it up against a wild Fire Horse, tensions might get tight. That poor Wood Goat kid is going to have a hard time keeping pace with that blazing bronco... and that manic Fire Horse mare is going to hate having to slow down for that baby Goat. 

   As for the poetry of the moment, breathe. When times get tight, it can feel like we're being drawn and quartered by life, especially in a Yang Fire Horse Year! Fate has a funny way of forcing us forward, and destiny couldn't care less if we're ready or not. Assuming we've got choice in the matter, it would be wise to slow down and settle... at least for the moment.
   To make this make sense, pump the breaks. While the rest of the world is pulling at our coat tails and urging us to carry on, the Summer sun is fizzing out and the Autumn moons are starting to surface. Believe it or not, It's time to fold those swim trunks and put the sun screen away - it's scarf season!

✧ Closing Out the Summer in Style ✧

Start Early: Give yourself an edge.
Stay Focused: Handle one thing at a time.
Knock it Out: Check those items off your task list.
Power Nap: All you need is twenty minutes.
Finish Early: Get home to family.

Wrap it Up


Contents


⭐︎ Shifu Says: A brief word from our head teacher, Shifu David Wei.
⭐︎ Late Summer Training: It's time for everyone's favorite - PAI DA!
⭐︎ The Daoist Calendar: 
Special holidays and how to observe them.
✭ Tai Chi True or False: You've got a 50/50 chance. Is it Yin or Yang? 
✭ Learning Courtesy: Hijinks and harmony with Gretchen and Grace.
✭ Functional Feng Shui: A simple suggestion relative to the season.
✭ Final Fortune Cookie: Big wit and wisdom from a tiny little idiom.

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