Newsletter 7 July
New Article by Joan: Contemplations on the Solar Term ‘Minor Heat’
07 July marks the beginning of the Solar Term of ‘Minor Heat’
This is the last Solar Period of the Host Qi of Shao Yang. Following this, Tai Yin will take over as Host Qi, marking the beginning of the inward journey with the Solar Period of ‘Major Heat’.
In the final exercise at Minor Heat, opposites are reconciled, and all aspects coexist within the space of the self. Afterwards, opposites naturally separate again, enabling attunement to the changes occurring in the natural world. These changes serve as keys to self-knowledge, until we recognize that self-knowledge is not an end in itself. Ultimately, we come to see that Love knows no opposites.
Joan has published a new article with his contemplations on this Solar Term. As in the previous pieces, the Solar Period is subdivided into three micro-seasons San Hou, each one offering contemplations and practices to attune to these seasonal energetic shifts.
He invites you to read through these reflections and, where possible, try the suggested exercises. Joan would be very happy to hear from you and share your impressions and experiences with him and the community.
Please feel welcome do so in the comment box on our website under Articles & Blogs.
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