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Yesterday morning or even the days leading up to yesterday should have had some spark, a bit of edge to it, and maybe even some damage control needed. All of this could be because as of 9:38am yesterday morning we have stepped across the threshold and entered into a new lunar year. That's right before us is another 13 new moons to bless, teach, care for, and challenge us. So whatever was not done yesterday or last week, move on. The next thing is here and it's really what we do from this point on that truly matters. This new lunar year (in the ninth sign of the Chinese Zodiac) is represented as the Year of the Red Fire Monkey. Think you know the traits of the monkey, think again.
What it will be
The monkey, usually represented as jovial, jestering, and joyous has so much more to offer us this lunar new year. I believe the power for the Monkey lies in our ability to tap all of our senses through the lens of the monkey. Yes, the five senses: hearing, sight, taste, touch, and smell all can be re-imagined thanks to the monkey. When conflict arises, tap into the monkey to hear your way to a solution with out an altercation. Likewise when health (mental, physical, and spiritual) is questioned be sure to know and use the power of touch (whether that be you or someone else). To navigate the ups and downs of life see beyond what your eyes show you for the sight of the monkey. And when there is a wiff of something off this year, trust that olfactory(related to smell) intuition and proceed accordingly. Lastly, the ability to taste the sweetness of life in every situation will bring much more joy into our lives daily. Hopefully this is a recipe we can all use as a base to create a year full of beautiful experiences.
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The significance of the words Red and Fire mean that much of our focus will be on energy and our physical body. There will be concepts of our innocence, com/passion, trust, and intensity. Learn to harness all of these together to build the best lunar year yet. Knowing is only half of the job, doing is the other (often missed) part that catapults our power. With this Red Fire Monkey, know and do!
My monkey year
My year is going to be about tasting the magic that is here for me to live my greatest year. In living this it will also allow me to reach out and share that with others around me. I look to the monkey for courage, balance, and foresight. I accept all of the loveliness that awaits. I will swing through the branches of my life this year to the next level. I hope all of you will as well.
Make it your own
Below is more information on this Lunar New Year and a starting point on developing your own path for this year. Take a few moments over the next 7-14 days to really hear from within the messages that the Sheep has for you. Feel free to comment here or email if you want to share.
Lunar Year Totem - Monkey
Communication must be Clear & Concise
Retool for efficiency in each situation
This is my best health year yet
Creativity and Life Force is key
Balance will move me forward
Lunar New Year Elements
Please use these objects and let them guide you towards what is in store for you this lunar New Year. Other things may in fact appear for you and that is the point. Marking the Lunar New Year sets the bar for you and helps you take ownership of the power you have within. Happy New Year!!!
- Journal
- Sacred Space (altar, ritual space, a place in nature)
- Sage/Cedarwood smudges or dried herbs to burn
- Written intentions for the year
- Red candles (all shades)
- Spiritual tools or books that are guiding
--Andrea
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