Family Dynamics and the Interplay of the Five Elements

Family Dynamics and the Interplay of the Five Elements

Family Dynamics and the Interplay of the Five Elements A successful young female entrepreneur once said to me during a casual chat, “My brother is so unambitious; I need to buy him a few apartments in Beijing and help him find a wife. In the future, he will have to rely on me.” I replied, … Read more

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Nurturing the Spirit

Autumn Equinox: The Turning Point of Yin and Yang, Nurturing the Spirit

The so-called Autumn Equinox (Qiūfēn) signifies a division into two: one is the equal duration of day and night; the other is the transition of climate from heat to cool. Cool breezes, clear blue skies, the fragrance of osmanthus, and the fat crabs and yellow chrysanthemums are the characteristic scenes of the Autumn Equinox. With … Read more