Waxing Double Water Goat
Now that we've passed the summit of Summer, notice how rising can feel different on the way down. In these instances, it's less about showing up or producing, and more about maintaining your poise amidst a natural decline. Posture is important, especially in partn...
The Double Goat Moon
Here we go again. This is the re-run month we've been going on about. If you didn't have enough fun the first round, here's your chance to get right back on the ride for another run. What do you think you'd do differently this time around? What do you think would play ou...
The Goat Moon Wanes
It's often said that the top of one mountain is the bottom of another, and in this instance, that seems to be the case. This leap year, we've got ourselves a double dose of that Yin Water Goat. It's almost like some old goat woke up one morning, saw its shadow, and declar...
Full Goat Moon
When touring Europe to teach, Shifu once stayed on a barn yard retreat in the rural outskirts of the Czech Republic. The farm wasn't big, they only had a few horses and a handfull of goats, but what Shifu found most interesting was the little shed that the goats slept in - the...
Waxing Water Goat Moon
This is a funny phase. It feels like the world is really ramping up and yet the action of the moon is one of slowing things down. This pivot on a peak would break the ankle of any other animal, but not our friend the goat. See, a ram can handle sharp summits, and can b...
New Goat Moon
Wow! It's the last moon of Summer. This year is flying by, but don't worry, we're still quite a ways away from Winter. This is especially true for this year as we have a Double Goat leap year. Our last leap year was just a few years back with Rabbit. These things happen every 2...
The Horse Moon Wanes
Here it is, this is the summit we've been waiting for. This is likened to that brief moment of zero-G before gravity takes over and pulls you back down to the ground. You've worked hard all through launch, and now that you're finally up in the air, why not let yourself e...
Full Horse Moon
Have you ever wondered what forever can feel like? It's almost like letting water boil - it takes longer if you watch the clock. We say all that to say this, hang in there, guys. We're almost over the hump. Just keep going. We know you're tired, we all are. We can ease up onc...
Waxing Water Horse Moon
This is the big peak. As we rapidly approach the summit of the Snake, this is where we get to pump the gas one last time to get us over the final hump. Be sure to savor that little instant of air time before G-force sets in and pulls you back down to the dark pit of...
Dragon Boat Festival
Every year, on the fifth day of the fifth moon, many Asian cultures honor the Dragon Boat Festival. It's attributed to a nobel Prime Minister, Qu Yuan, from over 2000 years ago. According to legend, he drowned himself out of political protest, and all the people rushed ...
New Horse Moon
As we round the peak of summer it's funny to think that the Snake Year is already halfway through. If there ever was a moment to be seized, then this is it. The Horse moon is your chance to wrap things up and complete them with definitive resolve. After this phase, it'll be mo...
Double Snake Moon Wanes
The days are slow but the years are fast; can you believe that it's already Summer?! Relative to your position on this planet, you may not even notice the heat, but a lap around the sun is a lap around the sun. If you feel like the seasons are lagging, try to relate...
