October Energy- Feng Shui Energy Forecast

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 we delve into the wisdom of ancient practices to create Harmony in our lives today I'm Candice Berlanga certified Funway practitioner and red Ripper professional with International Funway Guild today's episode we are going to be exploring the energy of October through the monthly energy update and this does come from the newsletter on the website at learnfengshui.com have a companion guide up there we usually focus on what are called the Jedi or solar cycle we do experience how they can influence and impact our health and well-being I always share tips to help you stay healthy during the transition Seasons I also like to share insights of how the energies of the zodiac signs are impacted for each month this can also affect our daily lives and decision-making so these forecasts do help to kind of navigate that energy of course I cover practical Funway tips that help you align your space with the month's Energies this helps ensure that your homes can support your intentions as we transition into this more Yin or calm and quiet half of the year so get comfortable maybe you grab a cozy blanket or something and let's discover how these insights and practices can help you navigate the month of October with balance and Clarity all right guys well getting into these solar Cycles so you may be asking why the solar Cy CES which are called ji Cycles they are a 15-day solar period that reflects a shift in seasonal energy so each cycle offers Insight in how we can align our health and environment with these natural rhythms and it does help us make informed choices for nourishment and funu adjustments so that is also moving our body and uh seeing what we can do to stay healthy during these seasonal transitions the first solar cycle or micro season within the month and this does start off the month of the wood dog is October 7th and that goes through the 22nd and that is called cold Dew this is a time when the weather starts to cool down a lot more we'll notice the de on the plants becoming colder and almost icy like it can burn the plant like a freezer burn uh it does Mark the transition of Autumn's deeper colder phase and people do begin to prepare more for upcoming winter we really start to feel it especially in the mornings course and uh we'll talk about those weather trends too uh focus on nourishing the lungs as we do adjust to the cooler weather remember the element associated with the lungs and large intestine is metal and during this period the dry and cold air can easily affect the lungs making respiratory issues like coughing and dryness more common so protecting the lungs is definitely a priority we do see respiratory illness this time of year eating foods and herbs to nourish the lungs pears I was surprised at this one pears the moisten and cool the lungs and it's supposed to help for dry coughs soups and teas to help nourish lungs and skin by moisturizing them uh radishes they do help to clear flim and promote lung Health honey does help to moisten the lungs and soothe the throat and things like gensing are supposed to help as well as sesame seeds soups with seasonal ingredients that like carrots radishes pork is supposed to be a good one for this time of year and it does say it moistens and nourishes the body without being overly heavy and of course drinking a lot of water during this time supposed to be good breathing exercises are really good it does help engage those um you know that respiratory focusing on the lung Health particularly deep breathing and especially breathing outd doors in the morning hours is supposed to be particularly helpful taking a nature walk you know take advantage of that nice Autumn air so I really enjoyed it this past Sunday I went for a nice little nature walk with my sister and my nephew and niece and my doggy and that was so nice it was so cool in the morning and we're out of that like excessive heat in the mornings at least in the afternoons we're still getting it so get out before it gets too cold ginger and honey you're supposed to help warm the body also and rest and relaxation as we move into a more Yin time of year where the days are a little bit shorter and of course here in the US we do that time change we're going to want to go to bed a little bit earlier which is totally perfect for this time of year yeah we really do need to be following nature and honestly kind of using like the amount of daylight and nighttime we get in kind of correlation to those patterns also with our Cadian Rhythm the next 15-day cycle of energy starts October 22nd and it goes through November 6th and it is called frosting so frosting is when Frost starts to form War especially in the Northern areas I think the northern part of the us will probably get a cold snap about this time of year which is I think pretty usual you know um due to the weather trends that we're experiencing this year um you might experience that first snow pretty early in this part of the year you know in this part of this jety cycle and so I'm thinking it's going to be a little bit earlier winter the elino and lenino weather we were experiencing this past year does indicate that the winters are going to be harsher for the northern part of the us while they're unseasonably warm for the southern part of the us so you know we'll see how that kind of plays out as the season goes on right this does signal the end of Autumn and the approach of winter which the solar calendar does put the beginning of winter and the beginning of the water months in November so it is time for harvesting and of course in Chinese medicine it's important to take care of your lungs and the kidneys as we transition to the winter season kidneys being represented by the element of water so as the frost begins to descend your body is starting to conserve energy for winter and your kidneys can be a little more vulnerable and so it's an important time to preserve your kidney Essence and keep your body warmer so warming foods like we talked about earlier but also adding things like root vegetables walnuts it does help strengthen the kidneys and lungs so it's good for warming and moistening both the intestines and the kidneys iron rich foods like beef and lamb are supposed to be good this time of year sweet potatoes and pumpkin are supposed to be really good Ginger is a metal element but it is known to warm your body and improve circulation herbal tees of course are highly recommended um more activities you can do are strengthening exercises so something that helps improve your circulation to make the energy or the chi move in your body you know just kind of preparing the body for the cold weather I know sometimes it's hard to get moving but the really light exercises like yoga and taiichi or chiong are really good ones that can help you keep your body moving without stressing it too much does help uh balance also that internal energy uh keeping warm and layering up especially when it's cold outside protecting your lower back and feet are supposed to be linked to the Chinese medicine with the um Meridian I guess in the kidneys soaking your feet also can help and prevent that cold stagnation and nourish your kidney energy hot baths or warm baths with epsom salt and essential oils like lavender and Eucalyptus also can help you relax and prepare for sleep and of course just following that trend of going to bed early which I'm not even mad at these jet Cycles do reflect these changes in the environment as mentioned earlier and they correspond with these seasonal activities like adjusting your diet and lifestyle for health and balance and again that's why we discuss that here on the show and if sometimes you're you may like I don't understand why you talk about this but it's because we can use these energy Trends to stay healthy all right now I'm diving into the newsletter month of dog so the zodiac sign of dog does represent the energy that contrasts the yearly zodiac of the Dragon so each year we do experience a month that is referred to as a year breaker the soy Poe that's your funu lesson for the day your funu term soy po your breaker uh this can actually be quite challenging uh it is often times filled with setbacks no obstacles and life can present of course difficulties at this time on a global scale we may witness more natural events we just saw this past week in Asheville you know that part of North Carolina experienced extreme flooding very strange weather phenomena they don't usually experience I think we're going to continue to experience things like this so just witnessing more natural EVS like earthquakes especially with two Earth Signs meeting even though it's the month of the wood dog the dog is the element of Earth and so is the dragon and seeing these two Earth signs meet right it Earth energies U colliding uh volcanic eruptions and other seismic activities you know may occur so really keep an eye out for that you know these are things we can't control you know but are just part of the world Northern parts of the US again as I talked about earlier may experience that cold snap according to the Old Farmers Almanac there is something called St Luke's Little Summer that occurs in October and this is a period of warm weather that occurs on or near St Luke's Feast Day usually around October 18th I think we'll be experiencing warm and cold weather that's kind of interspersed looking at the energy and going back to experiencing setbacks and stuff like that the energy is just kind of like that encountering setbacks occasionally we just got to take a different route or discover a new method to achieve your goal reassessing your path can help if you find yourself facing a challenge take a moment to reconsider your strategy are you pushing too forcefully in a direction that isn't yielding results that's a good question to ask yourself seeking guidance can help reach out to others for advice and to those who possess greater Insight or experience you might want to you know find a mentor or some somebody that's experienced what you're going through right now um adapting of course so rather than attempting to eliminate the obstacle you know soon as we get stressed out and we just want to stop but let's consider how we can navigate around it and of course on the website at learnfengshui.com on the second page I do give some energy tips for your home and office as well as personal energy that include just things decluttering cuz of course when you have an organized energy in your space you have an organized mindset and just kind of helps with stagnation overcoming mental barriers breaking tasks into smaller steps to make things more manageable and regularly scheduled breaks are just a few tips that I talk about in the newsletter too much to cover here but you can definitely go to learnfengshui.com and check out that newsletter let's get into the Zodiac forecast for the month and look at the zodiac signs that are most impacted by the energy of the dog looking at the Z zodiac signs for the month you may be wondering how the energy impacts you so the energy does impact you depending on where it falls in your natal chart so remember you actually have four zodiac signs one for the year one for the month one for the day and hour you are born and if you need to figure out what the zodiac signs are you can go to the website and there is a calculator you plug in your date of birth and it'll tell you for animal signs if you don't know the hour you're born there is option to um calculate with out a lot of people don't really know the hour they were born and that's okay uh it's just missing a little component to your chart but if if the zodiac sign noted falls in the year this represents your friend group your Social Circle and Community around you and that's the area it will impact the month does represent your career and parental relationships and the day can represent your health romantic relationships and the way you truly see yourself you know who you really are kind of more of the way you feel about yourself the hour does represent your thoughts emotions feelings and your children and also your subordinates if you are a boss if you have a downline um but mostly impacting your thoughts feelings and emotions so this really does impact uh you know whether you feel sad or or whatnot your inner feelings starting first with the zodiac sign governing the month that is called the Grand Duke or the taoy and we do look at what are called the shinsha or the symbolic stars for the year to see where you can focus your attention as mentioned earlier uh some self-doubt a little bit of obstacles in your way you know but focusing on the mental health and self-help can really help you out this month staying away from negativity you do though however have a star called National Treasure and this does come in the form of recognition or being in the public view so you could take yourself in the public View and be Rec I for your achievements this month if that's something you've been working on the energy only works with your actions so you know you won't be famous for doing nothing right so uh but you will you can get some recognition at work if that's something you've been working on or working towards you know make sure what you are doing is visible so people can see it and you can actually get that recognition the year breaker so expect the unexpected and self-awareness is going to be key this month the greater consumer is one that can affect your finances but planning for large purchases can help you it's like you put the energy towards what you wanted to go to instead of it just happening so this is a time where you know maybe your car could break or your Appliance can break down and you have to end up making a large purchase you know maybe some sort of premiums or due this month you know you got to pay something out that requires a chunk of money and just plan for that and your money will find the right place to go if you've been needing to replace something and you have the funds to do it I'd suggest doing that this month too uh leopard tail is one that you need to watch out for offending others or coming across the wrong way so being careful of what you say and avoiding controversial subjects or avoid you know saying offending things again just that self-awareness for the dog sign will go very far this month the season combination monkey rooster and dog make up a combination so if you have the rooster and monkey you have the seasonal combination of Autumn this does give you the energy to help you make connections and network with others in your field and do collaborations this can help you focus organize and structure work and put a business system into place so if that's something you been need to work on then do that executive function is also a good thing to work on this month which is just pretty much life skills organizing stuff within your life all right so that's good for the rooster and monkey this month sometimes you do show you know like wealth potential wealth opportunity and that's always nice when you see that putting the work in uh if you've been putting that work in you'll see it if you haven't been putting the work in then where's the energy going the three Harmony or the fireframe so the three Harmony has energy to help with Clarity understanding inspiration this month that is made up of the sign of the tiger the dog and the horse the tiger and the horse will combine this month with the dog and this does give you the energy to lead and take charge so you may feel more confident and assertive with this combination start new projects the combination can help you transform your ideas into reality and take an action and initiative the energy can also help you be more proactive and decisive the combo or secret friend with the dog is the rabbit so makes up the energy much like the three Harmony so action and focus focus is very similar some of the same things leading with confidence use energy to command attention of others pursue a passion project even and maybe it's just a hobby but focusing on something that inspires you can be really nice this month and being social so expanding your social or Professional Network this month is also recommended the clashing sign for the month or the opposing sign of course is the dragon so the dragon does clash with the dog for Earth shaking change remember the combination can take precedence and take the Clash away so the dragon does combine with the rat and the monkey so if you have one of those in your natal chart you might not feel it as much um it's kind of difficult because usually we can use funu to take this energy away but it's really not advisable this month due to the monthly flying stars so this month you know just kind of relying on the personal energy and actions praying meditation making lifechanges like you quit smoking you maybe you move maybe in a toxic relationship these are things that can create that change for you so it doesn't happen to you right so again uh checking out the newsletter you can look at how to navigate difficult times you know energy Clarity and stuff in our home on page two of the newsletter you know Implement some of those changes and you know you should be just fine it happens for everybody everybody has a clashing month or a clashing year clashing time and again it's a time when we can see change happening but creating change can help with that too let's look at the Fun White and the flying stars for the month of October all right guys Funway for October starting first with flag star number nine a spiritual and happiness star falls into gu 8 in the Northeast The Nine Star is the welcome energy this year it does expand positive outcomes do be cautious it does pair with the six metal star for the month so the six and N combination is a little bit of a fire and metal clash good for working and expanding your network and general inspiration but just be a little bit cautious it's a formation called fire burning the Heavenly heart um Gua 8 needs to be cautious of being too overbearing or controlling especially with your children working in the sector and movement or a fan activation can help move that energy around this month Flying Star number one The Authority star does go to Guan n in the South so the one star is good but the yearly seven star that's there makes the area eh okay you can utilize the area to help with career progression and create movement when things feel a little bit stagnant a Guan n just be cautious of inappropriate or overly flirtatious energy don't give somebody the wrong impression or feel the need to be nice if you are not interested remember we don't want to be nice just be real okay uh enhanced by working in the sector fan activation or movement Flying Star four does join a yearly star one and this is a pretty good energy in the East gu 3 is probably one of my favorite sectors for the month this can be good to use for academic Pursuits learning a new skill or studying for test also good to spend time in if your health needs a boost a good energy there um gu 3 you can pursue learning something new or a romantic interest could be in store cuz the 14 energy kind of represents What's called the peach blossom can also activate the area to find romantic interest here you can enhance it by working studying taking or storing medicine in the area and enhance with a short-term water activation Flying Star number six does go to the center and the center remember is not really a Gua it kind of sets a tone for the month so even though we have this opposing energy and we're experiencing this year breaker for the month we still have a collective energy of things working out and at star six does bring opportunity and support from others kind of that tone for the month and uh enhancing that metal energy challenging sectors for the month these are areas you can add a cure to so your preferred cure item you're definitely welcome to put there cures can include a saltwater jar or a charm with six coins or other various adjustments to the sector just avoid using these areas for work or other things if possible starting first with gu number one in the North Flying Star number two goes there so Flying Star two does visit the north it kind of has a potential to cause some health issues if you think about the implication of dirt mixing in with water kind of indicates like maybe a hidden issue some hidden illness so avoid sleeping in the sector or if your front door is here you might want to play aure gu one just take caution with your health this month but honestly with the eight wealth star there uh might not be as bad but you know just try not to overuse this area you can also Place metal objects or salt jurs or preferred items remember when you're placing your items you can definitely place and use those element cycle remember we can kind of bridge the gap between water and the Earth energy by placing some metal there so remember metal does create water and Metal degenerates Earth that Earth Energy and so metal is a pretty common cure for the illness star even placing just metal weight plates underneath the area like under your couch or something if your living room's here you can put a metal plate under your bed if you sleep in the area and your C cure is hidden and you've brid that element Gap and cut some of that illness energy you know that Earth Energy of illness star so you could try that out too Flying Star three often called the coral sum or conflict star go to guu in the southwest so chippers can flare here but the yearly Nine Star may be able to help you keep it in check cuz the fire of that nin star could burn off some of that wood energy just remember if you're a guu try to keep your an anger in check and pick your battles you can mitigate this by placing a salt cure here or spending less time in the sector or placing your preferred item here I think one of the traditional ures for the three star especially when it falls into the Southwest is a small flag so you could put that there Flying Star number five the disaster star the redheaded stepchild of all the flying stars does go to the southeast this month and it joins that yearly two illness star that's there with other negative energies we have like a five tiger Shaw we have the three killings there which are not generally activated but you know avoid rearranging your furniture and too much noise in the area the five star can cause illness as well as other General problems things breaking around your house just generally annoying things when it joins the two star especially illness you know uh gu for do be careful of sicknesses illness and visit your doctor if you have symptoms you can mitigate the energy by keeping the sector quiet a saw cure or preferred item and again usually it's a metal energy or a metal plate uh some sort of metal that does help kind of cut that Earth Energy but do remember if you're putting metal in the Southeast you're also countering the wood that's there in that Palace but maybe a salt jar work a little bit better there Flying Star number seven does fly to gu 6 in the Northwest it's called the legal and dispute star the Seven Star does embody the essence of conflict but it's usually centered around stubbornness desire to prove your Viewpoint and that's why it's called like a legal dispute star because usually it would be things like slander right and talking at a turn uh you know not letting go of being petty right so gu six can release the urge to defend your position aggressively you know remember you can't compel others to change their opinions and just mitigate it by having some self-awareness little salt cure could help but it generally shouldn't cause much of a problem remember to avoid Renovations here the Earth shot areas okay so again Southeast we're going to want to avoid Renovations because of course it has that five disaster Star as well as the um this month that's going to be the month breaker can't dig there so we're going to avoid digging in the southeast of course the South and Southwest does have the uh three killing so digging in those areas are out the west of course has the five yellow for the year we're not going to dig there and the year breaker which and happens to be the monthly Grand Duke is going to be in the Northwest so we avoid Renovations and digging there remember that Renovations can be done in some sectors using date and time selection specific to your home so if you need time to dig you know you need to do some Renovations things are happening at your home definitely can pig days for that um a Southeast is one of the most negative areas and I've had a couple clients that I've worked with a date selection and things have been going is fine for them shoot me a message if you need a date and time selection for that as we wrap up this month's exploration of October remember that the energies for the month invite us to nourish our body and Spirits while honoring these transitions into nature and so by aligning with these zodiac signs and applying these practical funu tips you can create a harmonious environment that does support your well-being during this season of change so we explore the significance of those Jed shees cycles and emphasize the importance of nourishing our lungs and kidneys so don't forget to do that remember incorporating those moistening warming Foods we did also take a look at those zodiac signs for the month of October understanding these influences does allow us to kind of harness their power for better decision- making and lastly those funu practical tips to help align your space for these October energies hopefully we can create a harmonious environment and support your intention remember to check out the newsletter on the website at learnfengshui.com I'm I reworked my lucky dates page on the very last page and instead of just throwing up a calendar I actually broke it down into a very usable format broke it down into business and finance education personal growth Health social relationships and home and funu adjustments and those can also be spiritual adjustments you know keeping your own energy up um but even things practically like installing new equipment or adopting a pet there's days for that too do you know that a lot of my stuff does include business and finance so lots of information for you to take in but all right and I'll catch you guys next week for funu for Halloween