5 Ways to Thrive with the Good Energies of the Chinese New Year of the Blue Sheep

1) Take a few moments to stop and visualize a reed bending in the wind. Affirm to yourself that you, too, are just as strong, yet flexible, able to confidently handle whatever comes your way.

2) The Blue Sheep (also known as Bharal) know how to have a still and solitary moment, literally blending into rock faces when necessary. After a hectic day, call on Blue Sheep's energy to share the feeling of stillness with you. Breathe it in and smile.

3) When a problem confronts, learn from it and then move forward. Don't belabor it. Know that you've embraced the lesson and there's no need to dwell on it any more.

4) When you've got a big task to accomplish, stay in the moment-to-moment of it. Take it just one step at a time.

5) Practice being creative. If you've forgotten how, start anywhere doing anything that's the least bit creative. Build on that activity by finding another creative action, then another. Soon your creative nature will blossom just like the Spring bringing the abundance promised by the numerology of 2015.

The Chinese New Year Begins on February 19: The Year of the Blue Sheep

For 2015, it is the Year of the Blue Sheep beginning February 19. The last time it was a year of the Blue Sheep was in 1955, the only time during the 20^th century. The next time will be 2075.

The general characteristic of a Sheep year is its yin aspect. It correlates to the Cancer sign associated with the energy of the mother, healer, and nurturer. It is a time of peace, calm and contentment. Sheep needs solitary moment to replenish her soul. At the same time, Sheep is very sociable and loves celebrations and a good party. Although calm in appearance, Sheep is strong in determination and can adapt to different environments. It accomplishes its goals with small but solid steps–one at a time. Sheep is practical and only moves forward; and does not like to go backwards or sideways.

Align with the energy of the Sheep during this time of preparation for Spring, the energy of Wood in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and also with the Chinese New Year. Get ready for good fortune and abundance because the numerology all the way around is an 8, the symbol of great prosperity.

The particular characteristic of the Blue Sheep is that of the Wood element. The yin energy of 2015 will reinforce the yin energy of the Sheep. Wood quality of boldness and creativity will add much drive to the Sheep year.

7 Ways to Energetically Prep for Spring

Our homes are like temples to us. They can be sources of refuge, sanctuary, calm or chaos, anger and frustration. We respond energetically to the energies created in a zen-like home or a chaotic home. Over time, our homes accumulate clutter and dirt if we don't tend to periodic house cleaning. The very same goes for our physical bodies! Just like we begin thinking about Spring cleaning our homes, we can begin a cleansing regimen for our bodies by doing some very simple but effective practices. 

Try some of these:

◆ Include bitter foods in your diet for a nice and simple daily cleanse for the liver and gall bladder;

◆ Nourish the liver throughout the day with hot/warm water and lemon;

◆ Take daily walks in the morning sunlight; engage in gentle exercise like swimming and walking;

◆ Make it a conscious practice to stay calm; don't let anger get the best of you; scream out loud in a benign place, not directed at anyone;

◆ Stimulate your liver meridian by tapping the insides of your thighs beginning with the ankles using a hairbrush with rounded bristles; do this for a few minutes to stimulate chi energy to flow and relax the liver;

◆ Choose drinks other than alcohol to give the liver a break.

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