The Wood Phase is about creation, birth, evolution, and development of life or projects in life. The General Liver and its’ Lieutenant Gallbladder are the officials of this process. They work to keep the harmony in body, mind, and soul in the human expression or in the project being birthed. The Wood Phase is about flexibility. The tendons …
Traditional Chinese Wisdom
Crystals of Water – Winter
In the Northeast United States, the season of winter can be cold, dark, and dreary. We are bundled up in layers of clothing. Our days are shorter. The sky has a certain grayness to it on most days. However, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter has a slightly different essence. Winter is a time of moving inward and preparing for the …
Jewels of Metal – Autumn
Autumn, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is representative of the phase or element of Metal. It is a time of letting go and opening to new possibilities. In the Northeastern United States, the trees are great teachers. After a season of lush green, the trees begin to go internal in preparation for the winter season. As they do, the once …