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This Season ...

Spring is in the air! The burst of activity which surges out of the stillness of winter has no equal elsewhere in the year;  new energy and dynamic growth pours out bringing life and vigour to everything. The colours of the daffodils and crocuses and the cherry blossom are a relief after the stark and bleak outlines of the winter horizon. Spring lambs are starting to emerge jumping around the fields as they do! So this is a time of growth birth hope and new life. The ancient Chinese observed that the same dynamic that is in nature is within us - we are part of nature and experience the same yearly cycle inside ourselves - spring energy manifests in us as the Wood Element.

The Wood element in balance provides us with enthusiasm - we all know how good it is to be in the company of people whose vitality infects us. They have the motivation and vision of the springtime. When these qualities are lacking it can point to an imbalance in the Wood Element. Even if they were not sick the ancient Chinese would use Classical Five Element Acupuncture to help them successfully transition from one season to another to ensure they are in harmony with the current Season - tuning themselves into nature and helping to prevent disease from taking root. Read more...