March Energy Update

Hey guys welcome to the Learn Feng Shui podcast where you'll Learn Feng Shui from a classical point of view taking out the myth and Superstition so if you're interested in learning fun Chinese astrology all things Chinese metaphysics as well as the superstitions and myths that connect it all you'll enjoy learning funu with me hey guys welcome to the Learn Feng Shui podcast where ancient traditions meet modern living I'm cace berlanga certified Funway practitioner and Red River professional with the international Funway Guild today we're going to be looking at the monthly energy for March going off of the newsletter from the Learn Feng Shui website at learnfengshui.com you can go check that out as a companion a little plug there we'll be looking at the shifting flying stars breaking down zodiac forecast and sharing tips for staying healthy during this micro season so if you're looking to align your space or navigate the astrology these Cosmic influences for the month or even just support your wellbeing through the seasonal shift going into spring I've got you covered for this episode let's get into it starting off with the first cycle of energy that begins the month it starts March 7th and goes through March 20th remember it's the First Solar term micro season within the month and that's called Awakening of worms during this time we can kind of expect the these fluctuating temperature still cold in the mornings and warmer in the afternoons kind of depending on where you're at in the world I know Texas again we've been getting the warmer temperatures and have even reached about 80 degrees or so in the afternoon so it's nice for being outside I'm looking forward to doing some planting you know very soon hopefully March 20th through April 8th is that second solar term called spring equinox and that does align with the Pagan wheel of the year in the observance of the obviously spring equinox and it is a time where the light and nighttime are more balanced it'll be 12 and 12 12 hours of day 12 hours of night so a lot more balanced if you're here somewhere in the us we'll be springing forward and moving our calendars and we do start to see it get dark a lot later which is always nice staying healthy during this time of year coming from Asian medicine.org which I'll link in the show note not the Awakening of insects or Awakening of worms is this third solar term of the year you should start to see buds setting on trees especially the early Bloomers like cherries that's kind of nature signifying that it's Awakening the warmer temperatures are on its way a bird singing and then start seeing more bugs during this period of time that's why it's called Awakening of worms I read somewhere one time that ancient China what they used to do is go hit the ground to so-called wake the warms up during this time staying healthy protect your gang Chi it says here even though we're in Spring it's the early part of the Season especially for the year and it gets still be cold so continue to dress appropriately especially since there can be a wide fluctuation in temperatures from day to day I know last week I mean it got super cold here and again we kind of talked about the fact that um it's not really going to be early spring all the way so we may still get some freezes or some cold times some cold days maybe another nor Easter hitting who NOS but yeah staying warm it also States here that movement especially in the morning is a nice Yang activity and you can guard your yang Chi by doing some more active things in the morning it says here upon waking take a walk in the courtyard loosen your hair and relax your body and focus on the will of Life movement in the morning is a Yang activity and it's recommended that in spring and summer you nourish the yangang and in Autumn you nourish the Y which we've talked about during the seasonal shifts before you want to be more active you can do more stretching if you do yoga you could do like a venosa flow where it's a lot more active than just that really deep stretching you just really warm those muscles up it's suggested this time of year it says here that Chinese medicine practitioners know that there's a mental pattern associated with the wood phase the spring is anger and patients who are prone to liver depression and liver depletion pattern should be monitored during this time period to be sure the cheese circulating smoothly and and your diet this time of year should protect your yang Chi as well it recommends eating leaks chives scallions drink a little bit of alcohol I would say that you could drink lemon cello because bitter foods are recommended during this time foods like a mint and it's also suggested that you do like citrus fruits this time of year one thing I've been doing for myself is drinking Earl gry tea earl gray is one of my favorites it's so yummy it's it's one of my faves it contains a black tea but also a bergmont oil and it gives it that it's kind of a hard to describe the flavor a little bit of Splash of cream and you get you a London Fog and I've been adding a splash of lavender syrup to mine so just a little suggestion for something you could drink this time of year but yeah still those warming foods and nourishing your yang energy is highly suggested coming from uh Scottdale family acupuncture.com here it says food eat during the Spring leafy green Sprouts fresh herbs citrus fruits and um instead of just the black tea you could drink green tea also you want to avoid heavy and greasy Foods processed foods spicy and hot foods excessive alcohol and excessive caffeine because that can dis rup your liver and a lot of super cold foods and beverages which I have a hard time getting behind because I love ice in my drinks but it doesn't suggest drinking a lot of ice it it always uh everything Chinese medicine you're not supposed to drink things super cold so we know that but I prefer it that way but I know it's not great for your body it even talks about preparing the food it says in Spring harness the energy of Renewal by incorporating cooking techniques that complement the seasons fresh and vibrant ingredients light and gentle cooking methods like steaming sautéing and stir frying help preserve the natural flavors and nutrients of spring while promoting digestion and vitality steaming vegetables retains their crisp texture and vibrant color while making it ideal for showcasing the freshness the freshness of spring greens and sautéing allows for quick cooking with minimal added fat enhancing the flavor of vegetables and herbs without overpowering the delicate Essence and stir frying combines heat with minimal cooking time resulting in tender yet crisp dishes that celebrate the Bounty of the season so you can incorporate these cooking techniques into your food also and blanching your food where you just do a flash cook in a pan of boil water is another way to get like that crispy vegetable I started doing that and I really enjoy that so those are ways to stay healthy during this season looking at the tone of the energy for the month again this is off the newsletter at learnfengshui.com thank you guys for going to check that out again all the information I cover here today is going to be included even next week I'm going to be doing an episode and some of the information that I'm including in the newsletter for since of spring like doing aromatherapy and stuff like that for spring that's also in the newsletter so it has a lot of little tips and stuff like that but looking at the energy here the Earth rabbit it is the hexagram of abundance the eij hexagram and the Earth rabbit represents the imagery of like the sun shining through the clouds so it shows a time of clarity and clear-headedness signifying a collective C relief so maybe this month we'll have a little bit more Harmony even if it's just in standing in solidarity with one another so the energy for this month looks like it is shifting at least in the way you feel we can't control our external environment and our external circumstances so we need to focus on what we can't control and that can also help shift the way you feel maybe a little more clear-headed this month and weather trends we talked about that fluctuating temperatures maybe or early tornado or hurricane Seasons or unseasonal cold and snowfall prolonged winter weather we may see and that's just kind of based on the uh previous Trends all right let's look at the Zodiac forecast for the month looking at the Zodiac forecast for the month this energy impacts you depending on where it falls in your natal chart and remember you got four zodiac signs and you just take note of where the animal signs Falls and that is the area that it has the potential to impact so if it falls in a year it can impact your Social Circle friends and your community around you if it falls in a month it can affect your career career and parental relationships in the day it can affect your health and your romantic relationships and the hour it can impact your thoughts feelings emotions your relationship with your children and if you have a downline or if you are a manager in a management position it can impact your relationship with your subordinates so that's how you kind of look at that and remember I don't talk about every zodiac sign each month because some zodiac signs aren't too much impacted with the animal sign you could look at other factors usually just look at the signs most impacted and usually that's what they're called The Secret friends or those combining animals and we'll start first with the Grand Duke which is the governing energy for the month remember it's the month of the rabbit and the animal sign that governs that month or is in charge of the month is called the Grand d one thing we can do is look at the shin Shaw stars for the year to see where to focus that attention and a few things here the thriving star it does suggest a consistent and stable income like a steady stream of money so if you are working on contract work or something like that it'll be more consistent for you throughout the year but especially for the month if you work an hourly job maybe that job will become solidified you'll become tenured or something like that you know you work on a salary if that's been a little bit unstable it'll be more stable for you the ones you need to watch out for are called Calamity Shaw so this does indicate the possibility of identity theft or financial scams and just be cautious and do your research don't give out financial information to anyone you know this day and age uh there's so many things going around you know it and it looks legit in a lot of ways because technology and a couple that I've seen are one the Apple Store I got a message for Apple Store saying my payment was declined because I do you know monthly membership with music and stuff like that but when I looked at the email address I I know because I was like oh I don't think that my card would decline so instead of clicking on the email I actually went through the app store right so these are just ways to verify and also um another thing that I've seen going around and has been all over social media is the tollways here in the US you know we have those toll roads and there's been text message going around saying hey you have unpaid tolls pay by this date you know so don't click on that type of stuff make sure you do your research especially if it comes from odd number those I've been getting the messages too and they've been coming from overseas numbers so just kind of look out for red flags like that you know just do a little do diligence and you should be okay but just make sure you're extra cautious this month and really just for the year another one you want to watch after for is called Sky dog andison inmate it represents setbacks at work I suggest here you go with the flow and lineup alternative suppliers just alternatives to what you usually have you have backup because Supply chains you know we've seen already this year it might be running a little bit just be disrupted sometimes issues are just out of our control but these issues can kind of be negated or if you expect them impact can be lessened if you're ready and you are set up to make a workaround in other words okay uh Calamity Shaw is one other one you need to watch out for and this warns up being cautious and just avoiding injury so just be careful now the seasonal combination which is made up by the tiger the dragon and the rabbit so these are the animal signs that make up the month of or the season of spring so February March and April if you're born in those months then you probably have one of these zodiac signs and this does combined to make the element of wood to so can use the energy to make connections network with others in your field and collaborate expand your business or Market expansion and it also represents self-help and inner growth or even learning so those things you can focus on for the month also indicate Financial growth so that's always a good time to see that seasonal combination it's one of the strongest ones you can have next is a three Harmony this is when the rabbit combines with a pig and the Goat so if you have a pig or goat you have this three Harmony combination or at least a partial combination it has the energy to bring inspiration and joy into your life so you can use this energy to nurture and grow FOC focus on continuous learning self-improvement expanding your skills and mindset because the wood is like a symbiotic relationship with if you think of the way the tree roots grow and hold each other together just like that you can build meaningful relationships and collaborate with those who Inspire and support your growth you can also Embrace adaptability so staying flexible and being open to change allowing new opportunities to shape your path my advice if you have the Pig and the Goat next is the combo of six your secret friend the rabbit and the dog so if you have the dog then your form a fire energy which represents passion motivation visibility and transformation ignite your passion focus on what truly excites and inspires you and channel that energy into meaningful projects and goals you can use it to lead with confidence so the fire energy thrives on visibility don't be afraid to step up and take the lead and share your ideas with others avoid getting burnt out by balancing all this ambition and inspiration with some rest and reflection also Yin energy to the Yang so the rabbit clashes with the rooster in March but you might not have much of a clash because the rooster combines with the snake for the year that combination takes precedences during the class you can also use the opposing energy to make a change in your life you can use the funct in your home to support you so the southeast sector of your home snake or drag and you can spend some time there and that will will also take away some of this clashing energy all right guys let's look at the flying stars for the month of March now all right let's look at the fun and flying stars for the month of March uh let's start with the Positive sectors flying stars one4 689 are considered positive but this month the Flying Star 4 may present a little bit of a challenge so I'll be able to use that but before we get into that let's talk about how to activate these areas you can enhance these areas by functional activations meaning you can move the energy or cheat in area with a radio fan some water a candle moving objects or just using the sector work and studying and also a good clean and declutter will help activate the area a moving furniture around also helps activate the area starting with the favorite one I think everybody's darling is a Flying Star number eight is the well star going to the East and this Flying Star eight you can use to create more work bring in contracts if you're looking for work if you're looking to change jobs you can put an applications there sit there conduct remote interviews at flying stars falling in the East can also help with some career growth if you're a Gua 3 find some motivation to get things done this month especially focusing on self-growth uh setting long-term goals learning new skills or doing some financial planning maybe finish up those taxes this will align with this energy and you can enhance it by working in the sector studying movement fan or you could place a little bit of a short-term water activation actually you could probably place that for the year should be quite fine that's how you use that energy flank star number one The Authority star goes to the center remember from my perspective we really don't activate the center of a home it's not really a Gua it's not really um a space you could activate but star one does shift here and it sets a collective tone for the month meaning things could move fast forward motion even introspection we might find ourselves as a society reflecting on bigger issues because it's that reflective energy take some time for quiet reflection and meditation or seeking a few minutes in Stillness since the star one for the month can make it feel like it goes really fast you might want to slow down a little bit a short nature walk maybe in order according to my uh newsletter here on the website at learnfengshui.com letting you know all this information is on that newsletter on the website all right Flying Star Number Four The Academy star goes to gu number eight in the Northeast but remember that energy can't really be used because the yearly five star is there so just keeping the sector quiet don't use it more than usual you know don't don't pay too much attention to it so you can't really start using it or study there which is usually uh what that for is that Academy star but with that four star the energy supports learning creativity and relationships if you're a GU 8 so you could look forward to that you can engage in some personal growth by reading something inspiring writing down new ideas or reaching out to somebody who supports your growth those are ways to use that and you don't enhance that within any kind of way just keep it a little bit quiet Flying Star number six goes to the north gu number one and the six Lux star brings the positive energy that supports discipline and Authority but it can also indicate miscommunication with maybe upper management or somebody in a higher position because that yearly star seven is there so use the energy to be assertive but just be cautious of being offensive it's really about talking I've turn at seven star and that's why it carries the connotation of legal because it's like slander type of issues but if you're a GU one you could just practice some mindful communication pause before responding choose your words carefully and focus on Clarity to avoid misunderstandings make sure you clarify everything I know sometimes I'll see like the's memes floating around it's like I'm not responsible for what you hear I'm only responsible for what I say and with effective communication that's not necessarily true you do want to make sure that you are getting your word out there and the person understands the deeper meaning of what you're saying or uh the the real meaning of what you're saying and not taking things out of context so clarifying repeating back and just practicing some effective communication can be very helpful if you have that six Lux are especially if you're in management position make sure you communicate your staff effectively you can enhance the energy just by spending time using lamps lighting a fan or even a radio um I wouldn't do a water activation the Flying Star number nine spiritual and happiness star goes to the southeast in gu number four combining with a one star can spark creative ideas but may also create inner conflict between action or reflection because it's like a fire water Clash you know but it does make a combo of tin so it's quite good usually a combination of T and flying stars it's pretty good I just don't overthink usually that overthinking kind if you're a GU 4 you can Channel your inspiration to a clear plan if you have an idea or goal take a minute to write down some action steps to bring it to life remember to take action on that usually when you kind of flush out the idea you write it down you have it all out there it's a little easier to implement and you can enhance by fan activation or spending more time in the area so that does it for the good flying stars here let's take a look at the challenge sectors we might want to cure for the month all right looking at the worst sectors or the areas we might want to cure for the month flying stars number two and five of course we usually flag those as the worst ones three and seven could be a little bit neutral depending on where it lands so you don't need to cure every sector remember a cure would be like if you have a cure item those wulu gourds a metal weight coin charm or a saltwater cure saltwater jar those are ways to cure an area or if you have a prefer third one you go ahead and do that it's perfectly fine Flying Star number two the illness star let's start there the energy goes to the north west to guad number six combines with the star three sometimes this energy can bring challenges around relationships Authority and the possibility of illness because the star number two is always like an illness star a little bit contained though with that metal of the Northwest sector so not too big a deal I don't think you really need to cure you just spend a a little bit of less time in the sector if it's your bedroom maybe you want to put a little salt water jar or something for the month but not a big deal just make sure you don't get sick uh gu number six respond to conflict with calm and understanding if tensions arise uh just take a breath listen and choose your response rather than reacting effective communication just kind of like I talked about earlier with that uh with a noris with the gall one Flying Star number three the coral some star can create some conflict so gu number 7 it goes to the West uh the energy it might create um potential for miscommunication heighten emotions but the combination supports personal growth and creativity if you handle it correctly practice self-awareness and keep your temper in check remember the 37 already a clashing energy because the three going to the West just indicates fighting and then seven is more about arguing if you're a gu7 express yourself through writing or creative Outlet to channel aggressive energy into a journaling art or a project that helps you process your thoughts that's kind of my advice there just mitigate it by practicing some mindfulness and selfawareness fly star number five goes to the South to Guan n combination leaves this combination could bring some obstacles feelings of heaviness star number five usually indicates need to be cautious and mindful also illness and injury so especially if it falls at your front door bedroom or kitchen you might want to put a cure there salt water cure or something like that to spend less time there gu number nine need to be cautious of blood pressure related issues because that star six for the year is is there and the nine combined with that five can indicate some blood pressure issues spend some time in nature practice mindfulness stay centered and do some deep breathing usually that is a good good thing to do just be cautious of injury again Flying Star number seven the legal dispute star goes to gu number two in the southwest this may be a time where it shows a little bit more of a neutral or positive energy there's potential for Prosperity or opportunity through networking but just be cous again that miscommunication misunderstanding associated with the seven star and be careful things aren't taken out of context mindful speech oldfashioned work uh it can all lead to some Financial opportunity so just spending less time in the sector be mindful of communication you don't need to activate or Cur it just be you know aware that the energy is there moving lastly to the Earth Shaw the no renovation sectors um we do have some flying stars that are positive in these areas but remember no digging no renovations and that usually affects the ground level of a floor so if you are on a higher level let's consider the flying stars instead but these do affect what are called the Earth energies and uh the the month is that East area so remember the Grand Duke the tyo for the month affects the East sector and plus there is some yearly energies we want to avoid there but particularly this month no digging or Renovations in the East and right across from there is the month breaker or the soy Poe in the west so we're going to avoid Renovations in the west and of course just that Northwest North and Northeast uh we can't do Renovations unless you use date selection and uh the southeast with the Grand Duke there we're going to want to avoid Renovations there so that really only leaves the South and the Southwest but remember Flying Star five going to the South is considered a little bit negative so we're not going to want to do that either um if you need to start somewhere if you have an emergency and you need to start a renovation or digging or something like that U message me and we can see what we can work out so remember all this uh information is available also on the website at learnfengshui.com on the blog post and included with this is lucky dates so there's lucky dates for business finance Health home and spiritual for the month do you want to do a little spring cleaning spiritual cleansing look at home projects you can uh take a look at that and do date selection for that all right guys well that wraps it up all right guys well hope you enjoyed today's episode you know covering those weather trends energy for the month staying healthy flying stars and the Zodiac forecast hope you find the information useful and this month I do have some at least I think I have some fun topics lined up here we're going to look at when to say I do choosing an ideal wedding day since we're coming up on wedding season you probably may have choosen your date already but it's okay it's fun to kind of go over and look at anyway and then we'll have sense of spring and rabid folklore for the month of March you guys stay tuned for that and I'll catch you guys next week I'm going to see which episode I get done first I might go with s of spring and Rapid folklore first so I'll catch you guys next week for a free energy mapping of your floor plan please check the link in the show notes to support today's podcast going to learnfengshui.com sign up for emails leave a review and share with your family and friends