Year after year, Narrye Caldwell’s annual Chinese Astrological analysis has been one of  our most popular and requested topics. We are happy to once again offer it here. All Chinese wisdom traditions, including medicine, divination, astrology, and feng shui, are systems of pattern identification that guide us in adapting gracefully to change. A world in flux is assumed; it is the one constant feature of life. Astrology is best viewed as a tool to discern where we are in the shifting cycles of time so we can adjust our expectations accordingly and therefore, from the Chinese point of view, cultivate … Continue reading →

February 18, marks the beginning of the Fire Pig Year. Each animal in the Chinese calendar is emblematic of a particular type of Qi, and gives that year its special energetic qualities. The Pig is a sign of congeniality, family, and home. In fact, the Chinese character for home shows a roof with a pig under it. The Pig is known for its friendly, trustworthy nature, its sensitivity and sensuality. It is also the twelfth in a twelve year cycle, so it has a comprehensive and often spiritual view; an understanding of the cyclical nature of life that gives it … Continue reading →

YEAR OF THE WOOD ROOSTER February 9, 2005-January 28, 2006 The Year of the Wood Rooster invites us to be direct, focused, and task oriented. Rooster energy is precise and self-assured. What the Rooster lacks in tact it makes up for with skill, candor, and clarity. This is a good year to focus on your most important goals. Set up strategies for success, and keep your eyes on the prize. The Rooster Qi, always oriented to achievement, should carry you forward. At the same time, be aware of shooting from the hip, then having second thoughts. The Wood Rooster is … Continue reading →