Podcasts about Chinese zodiac

This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 1, Big Mama P, which originally aired on January 5, 2016 and was written by Berkley Johnson and directed by Erin O'Malley. Here's a quick recap of the episode:As a newly minted Maid of Honor, Jess throws Cece and Schmidt an engagement party and flies out Cece's Mom as a surprise. But the real surprise is that Cece never told her Mom she was getting married… Separately, Winston is recognized as the Carport Hero, but also has to deal with the fame it brings. This episode got an 8.5/10 rating from Kritika and an 8/10 from Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Schmidt!Episode Sections:(00:00) Welcome (01:50) Episode Recap: Best Man & Maid of Honor(10:18) Episode Recap: Winston the Carport Hero(16:06) Episode Recap: One Month Later - Party Prep(28:09) Episode Recap: The Party(39:38) Episode Recap: The End(42:57) Schmidtism(45:13) Pop Culture(50:41) Guest Stars(52:57) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt(01:01:22) Rating & Favorite Character(01:04:26) SpoilersWhile not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:Elizabeth “Liz” Taylor / Jackie O / JFK / Ellen DeGeneres / Neil Patrick Harris - With Schmidt's Vision Board of his and Cece's wedding, he had verbal and visual references to Liz Taylor, Jackie O, JFK, Ellen DeGeneres, and Neil Patrick Harris. Twister - Jess was recollecting about where the loftmates were a year ago and she mentioned how last year she felt they all were “spinning around like cows in the movie Twister.” Chinese Zodiac / Year of the Monkey - Jess proclaimed it was the loft's year – “The year of us!” The year itself, Jess mentioned, was the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese Zodiac calendar.[Mahatma] Gandhi - The dance troupe that did the Bollywood dance at the event's name - MaHotMoves Gandhi - was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. Fanfare - The electric scooter Jess borrows plays the tune of Fanfare when the horn is honked. Jay Z / “99 Problems” - Schmidt was upset that Cece's Mom didn't like him and he lamented that he was like Jay-Z with “99 Problems”, but “no caveats”. Tom Cruise - When Cece was talking to her Mom about Schmidt, she mentioned that she “never thought [she] would fall for the slim-hipped ghost of Tom Cruise.”Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 1 Bonus Episode!Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com⁠!Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

This episode we look at time and direction and the influence of geomancy--theories of Yin and Yang and a little bit of how people viewed the world through that lens.  For more, check out the blog page:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-127 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua, and this is episode 127: Time and Direction in Ancient Yamato   Officers of the court stood in the pavilion.  The soft trill of water could be heard trickling from one reservoir to the next.  They watched closely, as the figure of a court official, one hand out, pointing at a measuring stick, slowly rose along with the water.  Eventually, the figure's outstretched arm indicated a line with a single character next to it. On cue, one of the officials began to beat the large drum that was nearby.  The rhythm was slow, but deliberate, and the sound was loud, echoing out to the mountains and back, showering the nearby palaces in a layer of sound.  Across the palace, people briefly paused, took note of the number of strokes, and by that they knew the time of day.  Without giving it much more thought, they then went about their business.     This episode we find ourselves partway through the reign of Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou—his formal reign started in 668, but he had been pretty much running things since the death of Takara Hime in 661 and, arguably, for much longer than that.  668, however, saw Naka no Oe ascend the throne in his new palace of Otsu no Miya, officially making him the sovereign.  And although 645 is the year Naka no Oe and others had started the Taika Reforms, it's not wrong to say that  that 668 and the start of Naka no Oe's official reign, brief as it would be, that he finally had the ability to bring it all together and set it into stone. We've talked about many of these reforms before on the podcast, but a lot of them were associated with the continued push to incorporate continental concepts into Yamato society, covering everything from court ranks to how to organize agricultural production.  Of course, there was also Buddhism, which we've covered numerous times, but there were other concepts coming across as well, including ideas about history and writing, as well as ancient STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  This included architects, and new ways of constructing buildings.  And it also meant ways of seeing the world, including things like directions and time.  And this is what I want to focus on this episode, taking a break from the primary narrative to spend some time on what we might call Yamato concepts of science, especially how they thought about the structure of reality organization of time and the universe – their cosmology, as it were.  After all, to better understand the reasoning and motives of people, it is helpful to try and understand how they saw the world, not just for translation—understanding what it means when an entry says something like the “Hour of the Horse” on an “Elder Wood” day—but also for understanding how things actually worked in their eyes.  For instance, the idea of ”auspicious” and “inauspicious” times and directions is something that most listeners probably don't incorporate much into their daily lives, but the Chroniclers and the people of Yamato absolutely did, so understanding concepts like this can sometimes be the key to unlocking why historical people may have taken the actions that they did.  In particular, we'll talk about things like yin and yang, five elements, ten stems and twelve earthly branches, and what all this meant for the Yamato ideas of organizing time and space. A large part of Yamato cosmology is tied to something called Onmyoudou, literally the Way of Yin and Yang, which in the organization of the Ritsuryo state fell under a particular ministry, known as the Onmyo-ryo.  If you've heard of Onmyoudou before, you likely have heard about the “Onmyouji”, practitioners who studied the flow of yin and yang—and who could reportedly do miraculous things with that.  A 10th century Onmyoji, the famous Abe no Seimei, is perhaps the most well-known, with numerous stories about his exploits, which were then turned into a fantastical series of stories by the award-winning author, Baku Yumemakura.  Those were then turned into Manga, movies, and more.  Abe no Seimei is like Japan's Merlin, or Gandalf, at least in the stories. Back to the organization we mentioned, the Onmyou-ryou was responsible for Yin-Yang theory, or Onmyou-dou, which included divination, as well as astronomy, or Tenmon-dou, and calendar making, or reki-dou.  While some of this was based on straight up natural observances, a lot of it was explained through older concepts of Yin and Yang theory.  Today, you might encounter a lot of this in the theories around Feng Shui, and this can also be referred to as “geomancy”, or earth divination.   To give a broad overview of Onbmyoudou and its origins, it is part of a large corpus of concepts focused around a concept of energy known as qi or ki—which forms the basis for a lot of Chinese and Japanese cosmology, or their concept of how the world worked.  Much of this is tied up in concepts that are modernly broadly called “Daoist” or associated with so-called Daoist practices.  That term can be a bit misleading, as strictly speaking, Daoism refers to the teachings of the legendary philosopher Laozi, in his book, the Dao De Jing, as well as works attributed to later authors, like the Zhuangzi. There is some controversy as to when and to what extent this strict Daoism came to Japan.  However, in the broader sense, the category of “Daoist “ practices includes an entire panoply of various folk practices, including concepts of Yin and Yang – and in the archipelago, many of these concepts were imported with the various books that people had acquired on the mainland, even if they weren't strictly tied to Daoist religious practice.  For example, there were aspects that were borrowed by various Shinto shrines, and others formalized into ritual practices under the new government.  And of course many of these became linked to various Buddhist teachings and practices, as well.   But what did this actually look like in concept and practice for practitioners of Onmyoudo in Japan? Let's start with the idea of yin and yang.  One of the earliest references comes from the Zhou Yi, the Zhou Book of Changes, the core of what we also know as the Yijing, the Book of Changes.  Here we see the idea that the universe began with a single force that split into two, and those two forces make up all of creation in one way or another.  Yin and Yang, or In and You—or even Onmyou—refer to these forces, which are characterized as shadow and light, moon and sun, female and male, cold and hot, etc.  So these forces are opposites, but it should be noted that they are not necessarily good or evil.  After all, too cold is just as bad as too hot.  Likewise too much darkness is as blinding as too much light. As most people have seen, yin and yang are often depicted as a circle divided into two comma shapes, with a smaller circle in each.  One side is white with a black circle and the other is black with a white circle.  This is the “Tai Chi” diagram, but the diagram itself doesn't seem to have been depicted like this prior to the 11th century, at least that we are aware. But the concepts are much older.    Now if you've heard of the Yijing, where it came from is something of a mystery.  One theory is that it started as a written account of folk wisdom, and may have even given instructions for things like when to plant and when to harvest, based on changes in various heavenly phenomena.   But overall it is organized into 64 chapters, each associated with a particular hexagram.  Start with a line, that can either be a full line – representing yang – or a broken line representing yin.  Stack three of these on top of one another and you get a trigram.  If you chart out every single possible combination of yin and yang lines, you get 8 unique trigrams, sometimes referred to as the baqua.  Stack two trigrams atop one another and you get a hexagram, a combination of 6 lines that can have 8 by 8 or 64 unique variants.   It's theorized that the Yijing resulted from taking all of the collected sayings or aphorisms and bits of advice and cataloguing and dividing them into 64 chapters, each one associated with a given hexagram. Going further, each line of the hexagram is  associated with particular line in Yijing, and various meanings are ascribed to it and its association.  It's a complex and fascinating system and I don't have time to go into it fully, but I would note that this was used as a form of divination—yarrow stalks or other means of random lot drawing that gives you a binary outcome – zero or one, yin or yang – could be used to determine the six lines of any given hexagram.  This, in turn, would reference a chapter in the Yijing which was then interpreted as a sign as to how to read a given situation that you might find yourself in. What's really important to understanding the worldview of the time is this idea, represented by the hexagrams in the Yijing, that you can encompass everything about the universe by making and cataloging different amounts and arrangements of yin and yang. It's a science, as it were – a systematic approach to understanding the differences in the world by breaking it into component parts.    And if this seems preposterous, consider this:  today we understand that all things are made up of tiny atoms.  And these atoms are all made up of the same material—protons, neutrons, and electrons.  And yet, how those atomic particles combine create atoms with wildly different qualities.  And how those atoms then combine into molecules and so on and so forth describe how we explain everything around us.  So is it really so far-fetched? I'm not saying that we should suddenly start to figure out the measurements of yin and yang in everything, but if we want to understand how the people of the time saw their world, it may be helpful to hold an open mindand understand the assumptions that they were working from and where they came from.  As human beings, we naturally look for connections in the world around us, and this was no exception.  People would observe facts, know how that it worked, and often then would back into the reason for it.  This is a tale told across cultures, and we still see it, today.  At the same time, we've developed structured approaches to test out our theories, empirically. So for the moment, let's leave the trigrams and hexagrams, and talk about another idea that also gained traction as people were trying to figure out how the world worked.  This was the five elements theory also known as Wuxing, or Gogyou, in Japanese.  The five elements in this case are Fire, Water, Wood, Metal, and Earth.  Some may notice that these, along with the sun and the moon, are used in Japanese for the days of the week:  Nichi (sun), getsu (moon), ka (fire), sui (water), moku (wood), kin (metal), do (earth). Buddhists, by the way, also had an elemental system with only four elements,  Fire, Water, Air, and Earth, possibly connected with some Greek influence, and brought along with Buddhist practice.  For now, however, let's focus on the five elements. The idea in wuxing is similar to that of yin and yang in that everything in creation is made up of these five elements in some degree and configuration.  Furthermore, there are creation and destruction cycles.  So fire creates ash, or earth.  Earth gives birth to metal.  Metal creates water—look at a cold piece of metal in a warm environment and see how the water droplets form on it, and imagine what that looks like without understanding humidity and how there could be water vapor in the air.  And then water creates wood, or plants—any farmer could tell you that without water the plants die.  And wood is where we get fire from. Of course, the reverse cycle is the opposite.  Fire eats the wood.  Wood drinks up the water.  Water rusts metal.  Metal tools plough the earth. And Earth can be used to douse fire. Finally, there is another cycle of weakening. ,. Because fire heats and weakens metal, metal chops down wood, the trees roots break up rocks, the earth soaks up water, and water likewise puts out or weakens fire. So the theory went, if these elements make up all matter, these relationships continue on a more complex scale in everything.  So if something was thought to contain a lot of “fire” element, then it would be potentially helpful if you needed “Earth” but destructive or at least weakening to metal and wood.  Properly accounting for these elements was important to achieve the results you were looking for, whatever that may be.   These were the kinds of things that were incorporated into traditional medicine practices, but also applied to auguries or divination about things like where and how to build a building.  Even today, Shrines will sell calendars that help people know the prominence of certain elements, and some folk remedies may look to balance elements, much as medieval European medicine was often designed to balance the four humors that ancient physicians believed were present in the human body. The chart of these five elements and their relationships is something you may have seen.  It is a five pointed star, often inside of a circle.  Of course this is also similar to a western pentagram, though typically drawn with the point of the star up, but it has nothing to do with Christian values or Satan, or anything similar.  Rather, it is just a way to represent these five elements, and you'll see it frequently in reference to Onmyoudou. The elements were used to categorize many different areas into groupings of five.  This includes grouping the various directions into five directions.  Of course, you may be wondering about that, since most societies usually mark four cardinal directions, and in this case, they did the same, but added the fifth as “center”.  And so you get things like the north is water.  It is related to cool, or cold weather.  It is represented with the color black. To the south, opposite of the north, is fire.  It is hot, and the color is red.  Of course, this probably doesn't take a huge leap to see the connections they drew: since these civilizations are in the northern hemisphere, the farther north you go, the colder it gets, and the farther south you travel, the warmer it gets, generally speaking, at least until you reach the equator. Meanwhile, the west was related to metal, and the color white, while the east was related to woods and forests, and the color…. Blue.  Alright, that last one, in particular, probably doesn't make sense to a lot of us.  After all, we likely associate blue with water, and wood, or trees, would be associated with brown or, possibly, green.  Well, in this case, it goes beyond that.  The north is water, but it is also associated with darkness—shorter days in the winter, and things like that Sothe association of north with black makes sense, but many also look at the ocean and don't necessarily see it as “blue”, or dark or even black, like Homer's famous “wine-dark sea”. Furthermore, although they have a word for it (midori), “green” was not a primary color in Japan, instead  considered more of a shade of “aoi”, or blue.  Even today they refer to a “green” traffic light as an “aoi shingo, not “midori” shingo.  So if you asked someone in the Asuka period to describe the wooded hills and fields, they would have likely used “aoi”.  And of course, we are missing the fifth element.  In the center we have the element earth and the color yellow. A lot of these different concepts were brought together during the Han period, when they were trying to syncretize all of the various philosophies and attempts to describe the world and bring them all together into a single system.  This meant that the Yijing, the wuxing theory, and others were mixed together with various other philosophies and theories of how the world work.  Things like the Shanhaijing, the Classic of Mountain and Seas, along with stories about immortals, the Queen Mother of the West, and more were all rolled together, and basically assumed to be true.  This included various real-world observations.  Therefore, there were many attempts to try and reconcile these various theories together. One of the other concepts, which we've discussed before, was the system of ten heavenly stems and the twelve earthly branches.  We've mentioned this before regarding the sexagenary style of counting the years, but we'll recap here.  The ten heavenly stems and the twelve earthly branches are concepts that go back to at least the legendary Shang period, and even show up in various bronzes Andit wasn't until later that they would be associated with other ideas.  The ten heavenly stems were each associated with one of the five elements, with each element being represented by a greater and lesser, or elder and younger, stem.  And then each of the twelve earthly branches were associated with animals—what we often call the Chinese Zodiac. We talked about how this applied to the calendar, in that it was used to track years in 60 year cycles, but also it was used to track days of the year.  The twelve earthly branches were also used for earthly directions.  The first, the rat, was in the north, and the order continued clockwise to the east, the south, west and then back to the north.  Now this means that the four cardinal directions—north, south, east, and west—all match up nicely with one of the twelve earthly branches, but as for northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest?  Those were all combinations of two branches.  So, for instance, the northeast was a combination of the ox and the tiger, or ushi-tora. Speaking of eight directions, where have we also heard the number eight come up recently? That's right: the eight trigrams, or bagua.  So each one of those trigrams, each representing a different concept, got associated with a direction as well.  This makes it easier to see where practices of geomancy came from.   You had a system with complex, overlapping associations between concepts and the physical world, and in the Tang dynasty, they used all of this  to understand not only  how things had happened, but also how the world would be in the future—in other words, they tried to use it to make predictions.  Hence the “mancy”. In the Yamato state, all of this became an official part of the government under the Onmyoryou: a branch of the government whose job is to make observations and figure things out from there, for the good of the state and the people.  They made observations of the heavens to figure out how the calendar should be aligned—which months should come at what time, and when there should be “leap months”, or intercalary months, to keep various astronomical phenomena in the correct seasons, which were also further divided up into 24 periods.  They also kept track of the movement of bodies like the various planets, because those planets were also assigned values, and thought to affect the flow of energy within this framework.  And so comets, storms, eclipses, and more were all important because of the theory that everything in the heavens impacted and were reflections of how things were happening on the earth.  Similarly, these various discussions of white animals and other omens were likely captured and catalogued by these officials as well, attempting to figure out what they meant. All of this also influenced things like how palaces, buildings, and even capitals, would be built and laid out.  For the palace, it was important the the sovereign be in the north, looking south.  In fact, many maps would have south at the top because that is how a sovereign would be viewing it, were it stretched out before them.  And one would need to consider various features, including mountains and streams, as all of those things carried various meanings, but it wasn't as simple as just finding the one thing that could affect a person.  As they observed differences they would also have to catalogue what happened and try to determine what the cause could be, based on their understanding of the world.  And in the archipelago this would also include an understanding of Buddhist and local kami-based wisdom and knowledge as well. One of the things in the Chronicles that inspired this episode was something I actually mentioned last time,  a record from 666  talking about Chiyu, a Buddhist priest of the Yamato no Aya family, who presented a south-pointing chariot to the sovereign, Naka no Oe.  this appears to be the same Chiyu from a similar record in 658, which also refers to him building a south pointing chariot.  So did it take him eight years, or is he just now presenting it to the sovereign?  And what, exactly, is a south-pointing chariot? Well, as the name implies, a south-pointing chariot is a two-wheeled chariot that always points south.  More appropriately stated, it is a wheeled device with a figure on top, much like a weather vane, which always points south.  This is usually described as the figure of a person or an official pointing in the appropriate direction.  This was a mechanical, rather than a magnetic compass. As the chariot, or carriage, is wheeled around, the two wheels spin.  The wheels themselves are independently connected to a series of gears.  If the wheels spin at the same rate, then their movement cancels each other out.  However, if one wheel turns more than the other, then it will cause the figure on the top to rotate.  Of course, as the chariot turns to the right, the left wheel, traveling along the outer diameter, will travel farther than the right.  This will cause the figure to turn counter-clockwise to the left, but from an outside observer's perspective, it will continue to point in the same direction, even as the chariot itself turns.  Turning to the left would cause the opposite effect. Though it may have been used earlier, there appears to be reliable written evidence of a South Pointing chariot starting from the third century.  The first one was based on much earlier stories of a similar device, but it is unclear if it was a chariot, some other device, or even just a legend that was told as historical fact.  From the third century on the design appears to have been continuously improved upon. I should point out that all we have is descriptions—we don't have any actual south pointing chariots, let alone diagrams showing how the mechanisms worked.  There is the possibility that it used a kind of differential gear to work automatically, but we don't have any actual evidence.  There are other theories that it may have required some kind of manual switch, so that it would attach to one wheel or the other as needed.  That would require that the chariot be moving in either a straight direction or turning in one particular direction, which seems rather unwieldy. I noted some of the problems with this, and even moreso in a place like Japan, where 70% of the terrain is mountains.  Up and down hills, along paths that are likely anything but the smooth, paved surface we have for roads today—and even those have plenty of irregularities and potholes that could throw off any such device. And if you want to use it for any real distance, then you have to factor in other things, including the curvature of the earth.  After all, with the earth being a sphere, any chariot traveling due west to east or east to west, other than at the equator, would have one wheel traveling farther than the other one.  Granted, at the scale we are talking about, it probably is all but negligible, and the rough terrain and simple slippage of what were most likely wooden gears probably entered a lot more variability than the earth's curvature. One of the other issues is that the chariot only points “south” if you set it up to do so.   And if you know that, well, why do you need a south-pointing chariot?  Ultimately, it seems that this is more of a novelty item, good for impressing crowds and demonstrating some engineering principles, rather than an actual, useful invention.  After all, it was forgotten about and recreated multiple times, often centuries apart.  Had it been a truly useful invention, it probably would have been kept in constant use.  Meanwhile, I suspect that there were a fair number of farmers and others who knew that you could more easily and reliably use the sun and stars, as long as the weather was clear. There is also some evidence of an understanding of magnetic compasses since at least the 2nd Century BCE.  Early Han sources suggest that a spoon made of naturally magnetized ore could be placed on top of a polished bronze surface, and it would align itself north to south.  We don't have any actual surviving examples, however—there are later versions that you can find, where the plate is divided up into various directions, and then a magnetized “spoon” is placed on top, but nothing has actually come from Han tombs.  Furthermore, this seems to mostly be for geomantic purposes.  A more practical compass, with a magnetized needle, seems to have been developed by the 11th century, which could then be used for actual navigation. By the way, the “spoon” as a compass pointer may be in reference to the “Big Dipper” constellation, which was envisioned as a spoon, or ladle, in shape.  The seven stars were often used in geomancy, likely because of their importance, at least in the northern hemisphere, of pointing to the north.  So there's some thought that the “needles” of these early compasses weren't litterally  spoon shaped, but symbolically representive of the Big Dipper or the Northern Ladle.  Quick astronomy lesson, here.  If you are in the northern hemisphere, particularly from the 35th parallel to the north pole, you can see the seven stars that make up the constellation or asterism we know as the Big Dipper.   In English we sometimes also refer to this as Ursa Major, though technically the familiar seven stars are just a part of that larger constellation.  In Japan, the same constellation is often referred to as Hokuto Shichisei, the Seven Stars of the Northern Ladle.  It can be seen further south, but parts of it may dip below the horizon during the autumn season. It is important for several reasons.  One is that it is made up of particularly bright stars, which you can generally see even when other stars may not be visible.  Second, its distinctive shape lends itself to being easy to find in the sky.  And finally, if you draw a line between two of the stars at the end of the “cup” of the ladle, you can follow that line to find Polaris or hokkyokusei, the north star, which means you know which direction is north- and once  you know that, you can use it to figure out any other direction.  And Polaris is less than a degree off of true north, making it even more accurate than most magnets, as the magnetic pole can be quite different, depending on its current position, and magnetic north changes over time as the magnetic field around the earth fluctuates. That said, this was not necessarily the case in ancient times.  Four thousand years ago, the star closest to true north would have been the star Thuban, in the constellation Draco, a star that most of us probably haven't heard of.  Polaris, in the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Bear, also known as the Little Dipper) apparently took over as the north star around 500 CE.  However, even before then, the mouth of the dipper could still be used to indicate north.  In fact, if you draw a line between two of the stars in the back of the constellation, then you also end up finding Thuban.  So even if the north star itself wasn't accurate, finding the dipper would still help you orient yourself, especially if you can find true north during the day and then compare that with the constellation at night. Which helps to understand why astronomy, or Tenmondou, was so important in the Onmyouryou.  Though it wasn't just a study of stars, but of the way of the heavens in general.  And the changes in the heavens, brings us to another important concept—the flow of energy across the seasons.  From the bright days of summer, filled with sunshine and yang energy, to the dark yin energy of winter's long, cold nights. It wasn't enough to just know what happened, and where, but when was also important. Obviously you need to know when to sow seeds, flood the fields, and harvest the rice.  Beyond that, though, you have other concepts, such as how the the day and hour of an event could be symbolically important. And of course, all of these had their own associations with various concepts of the flow of yin and yang energy. Now knowing the year, the month, and even the day is largely just a matter of counting.  But let's talk about something a little more tricky:  How do you know the hour? This brings us to the vignette at the top of the episode, about the clepsydra, or water clock, that Naka no Oe is said to have built. Now we talked about some of the fountains and similar things that have been discovered in the Asuka region back in episode 118.  One thing that they believe they also found evidence of is something called a water clock, which is, as its name suggests, a clock powered by water.  It is typically depicted as a series of three or more boxes or reservoirs that each hold an amount of water.  Water is placed in the top reservoir, and then a hole towards the bottom is unplugged and it is allowed to drain into the box beneath.  The hole is of a particular size, and thus the water flows at a constant rate, filling up the container below, which has a similar hole, etc. all the way to a reservoir at the very bottom.  The multiple boxes mean that the water level in the intermediate boxes stays relatively constant, resulting in relatively consistent pressure and flow rate.  The last reservoir has a measuring stick on a float, so that as the last box is filled with water, the measuring stick raises up.  Since it is rising at a constant rate, one can use that to tell how much time has passed, regardless of anything else.  Thus you can keep time even at night. There is a record of Naka no Oe making one in the fifth month of 660, and he would have another one built in 671, which we will discuss later.  It is interesting that both of these inventions appear twice in the narrative—once during the reign of Naka no Oe, aka Tenchi Tenno, and once during the previous reign, that of Takara Hime, aka Saimei Tenno.  In this case it is said that 671 is the first time that the water clock, or roukoku, was actually used. From what I can tell, there is nothing that definitively indicates that the Mizuochi site in Asuka was definitely the site of Naka no Oe's water clock.  There isn't much in the Chronicles telling us what it was like or where, exactly, it was built, and there wasn't anything found at the site naming it as the location of the roukoku.  However, the site is in a prominent enough place, with channels for water and a pavilion of some sort.  They definitely found evidence of pipes, remnants of lacquered wood, and reservoirs for water, among other things, that suggest something to do with moving water happened in this area.  So it seems a very strong choice, as it all fits with theoretical archeological reconstructions. A water clock like this is excellent for keeping accurate time at all hours of the day.  However, it does have a slight problem in that anyone without a clock is still going to have to use the sun and similar heavenly cues to know what time it is.  So how do you let them know?  Well, it turns out that the continent had an answer for that as well, and instituted various systems of drums and bells to let people know the hour.  In fact, some of these practices continued, in one form or another, right up to the modern day—with or without a water clock.  After all, the key was to give the community some sense of the passing of time, but I doubt anyone was using it to time things more precisely than a general idea of an hour—though they did have the concept of their own minutes and seconds.  Which brings us to just how they saw time back then. The system of time that the Chronicles seems to use also came over from the continent, where there appear to have been several different methods for telling time prior to accurate clocks.  And while there was an idea of dividing the entire day into twelve segments, the time as it was announced was not always consistent with those twelve segments, or hours.  Rather, time was based around the key parts of the day.  So, for instance there was sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight.  And while noon and midnight remain exactly twelve hours apart, sunrise and sunset change with the seasons.  So if you call out sunrise, and then divide the time between sunrise and noon into equal segments of time, the size of those time segments change with the seasons.  On top of that, because of the tilt of the earth and our slightly irregular orbit around the sun, the sun appears to “move” across the sky faster or slower throughout the year, with a difference of about 30 minutes total between the extremes.  This isn't going to affect most people's daily lives, but would have been noticeable to those taking accurate measurements. In ancient Han, this appears to have been common in cities and towns, with a watch that would call out as they progressed on their rounds at set points in the day and night, relying largely on heavenly cues—which I suspect did not lead to the most accurate timekeeping, but it was sufficient for what most people needed.  The telling of time in this manner was partly to help with keeping track of the time of day, but was just as much an announcement that the watch was on duty and a warning to would-be criminals. Now a water clock was an excellent device for keeping track of a standard, absolute time, such as it were, but it required constant maintenance.  If you already have a watch calling out the time, perhaps they can also keep the water clock properly set, but you did have to have someone constantly filling it up and draining it at known points of the day.  Plus there was the problem that you only knew the time if you could check it, and this wasn't like a clock tower or something similar. And so in 671 it appears that Nak no Oe instituted the continental idea of drums and bells to announce the time to the people—or at least to those at the court.  We don't have a record of exactly how they were, used, but we can infer from other sources on the continent, and what we do know that some tradition of announcing the time with drums and bells continued to be employed in Japan until the Meiji era, though perhaps not without interruption:  Temples and the like had bell or drum towers, and as the day progressed they would beat out the time.  It was not, however, telling time as we might think of it, with one stroke at the first hour, two on the second, etc..  In fact, in many ways they counted backwards, and they only counted 12 hours, not our modern 24.  By the Edo period it seems that it was common practice to toll the bells nine times at noon and at midnight.  From there, they would count down, with 8 bells at roughly 2 o'clock, 7 bells at 4 o'clock, and 6 bells at 6 o'clock.  That would be another issue.  From 6 o'clock, the number of bells that would be tolled continued to decrease, so that at 8 o'clock it would be 5 bells, then 4 bells at 10 o'clock.  It would then jump back up to 9 and start over again. Why these numbers were used for the different hours we are not entirely sure, and I have no idea if these numbers were the same ones used back in the 7th century—though it does seem to match similar continental traditions.  Even the hours themselves were known by the twelve signs that came to be associated with the zodiac:  the hour of the rat, the hour of the ox, the hour of the tiger, etc.  Midnight fell in the middle of the hour of the rat, and noon fell in the middle of the hour of the horse, with each hour being almost exactly 2 hours by modern reckoning. There were other systems in use as well.  One divided the entire day up by 100 and then each of those divisions by another 10.  The key was whether or not it was an absolute or relative measurement. Something like the roukoku would indicate an absolute measurement.  After all, the fall of water from one reservoir to another was not affected by the change in seasons—at least as long as the water didn't freeze.  The flow was constant, as was the measurement of time. For those using other forms of reckoning, such as celestial phenomena or even a sundial, things might be a bit less accurate.  This was especially true when using concepts like “sunrise” and “sunset”.  Still, through observing the changes over the year, people eventually figured out charts and rules to help reconcile absolute forms of measurement with solar time.  There were other methods for telling time, as well.  Perhaps one of the more pleasant was the use of incense sticks.  By the time of the Tang dynasty, incense in stick form was relatively common, and it had been noticed that sticks of incense could burn at a fixed rate.  This meant that you could use incense sticks like candles were used in Europe, counting down how far they had burned to tell what time it was.  If you were really fancy, you could make a single stick out of different types of incense, so that as it hit a new hour, the scent would change, alerting you to the time through your olfactory senses. Speaking of time, we are coming to the end of ours for this episode.  We do have some more information on this on our website, Sengokudaimyo.com, and we'll have links to those sections of the website accompanying our blog. Next episode we will focus more on the reign of Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou, from his seat at Otsu no Miya. Until then, thank you once again for listening and for all of your support. If you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  

Much the same as in 2024, De Los Reyes Cigars focused on its Don Julio brand at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. If you look at De Los Reyes' portfolio, you will see two key brands: Saga and Don Julio. The Don Julio line pays tribute to Don Julio Samuel Reyes Fermin, a third-generation member of the Reyes family, who was renowned as one of the industry's legendary growers. Notably, Don Julio is De Los Reyes Cigars' most premium line. This year, the company is releasing the second installment of its Chinese Zodiac series, called the Don Julio Year of the Snake. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wuG  

Much the same as in 2024, De Los Reyes Cigars focused on its Don Julio brand at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. If you look at De Los Reyes' portfolio, you will see two key brands: Saga and Don Julio. The Don Julio line pays tribute to Don Julio Samuel Reyes Fermin, a third-generation member of the Reyes family, who was renowned as one of the industry's legendary growers. Notably, Don Julio is De Los Reyes Cigars' most premium line. This year, the company is releasing the second installment of its Chinese Zodiac series, called the Don Julio Year of the Snake. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wuG

Ever wonder why you see some people in China wearing a little bit of red every single day? Well we've got an interesting explanation for you in today's astrology themed lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1358

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 2025! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energy. We cover:-The first solar term for April 4th is clear and bright (also called Tomb Sweeping Day) and is the perfect time for getting outside and experiencing the joys of spring-April 20th is the second solar term, Rain Shower (Grain Rain), when we welcome the rain that helps the crops to grow stronger and established ensuring a good harvest later-The Chinese Zodiac animal for April 2025 is the Dragon, which could be ideal for those born in the tears of Rat, Monkey, and Rooster-The increased sun and rain that influences the qi of April-Anjie shares an I Ching readingAnd much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[00:55] Introduction-[01:16] Solar terms for April 2025-[06:53] Chinese zodiac reading for the month-[08:57] Qi for the month of April 2025-[10:27] an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener communityORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

"After hearing the sound piece 213 Asakusa Bell of Time Senso-ji Temple bell and reading the accompanying description I became fascinated by the sounds and the history of this and other bells in Tokyo. Particularly by the fact that the bell is still rung everyday and is mostly now not heard above the sounds of the city.  "I spoke to my friend Mike Ward and fellow musician from Longstone https://longstone.bandcamp.com/ as I knew he would be interested having a deep passion for Japan and Japanese culture and has visited Tokyo many times. He told me he had visited the Senso-ji Temple but had not heard the bell before. Mike recommended that I read The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/anna-sherman/the-bells-of-old-tokyo/9781529000498 which was crucial as it too provided many more ideas for the kind of sounds we wanted to use.  "The overall piece I knew had to include the original sound piece in full as it is so full of drama. To this we added new sounds, echoing not only, the walking sounds on gravel, the bird song and the crash of the mighty bell sounds, but mixing its history and the contemporary soundscape in which it now exists. Sherman made me aware of the contrast of old time with its source in Buddhist mythology when in the Edo era, people were more likely to refer to the time using the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, for on old Japanese clocks, each number was associated with an animal. The hour before sunrise was the Hour of the Tiger, dawn was the Hour of the Rabbit, noon was mid-Horse and dusk was the Hour of the Rooster. It is said that the Buddha once summoned all the animals of the world to visit him before he left for Nirvana. Only 12 animals bothered to show up - the rat, dragon, monkey, ox, snake, rooster, tiger, horse, rabbit, sheep, dog, and pig. To thank them, the Buddha broke time down into a 12-year cycle and made each animal the guardian of a year. While he was at it, he also gave each of them an hour of the day to look after. "Sonic Heritage linking the present with the past through sound. Adding contemporary time sounds; the inside whirring of an old alarm clock, the slow drip of rain drops, the ticking of a clock, an arpeggiator regulated synth sound, highlighting the distance in time. Then with the lap harp plucked and acting as a bridge between the old and new world." Senso-ji Temple bell reimagined by Stuart Wilding and Mike Ward. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

"After hearing the sound piece 213 Asakusa Bell of Time Senso-ji Temple bell and reading the accompanying description I became fascinated by the sounds and the history of this and other bells in Tokyo. Particularly by the fact that the bell is still rung everyday and is mostly now not heard above the sounds of the city.  "I spoke to my friend Mike Ward and fellow musician from Longstone https://longstone.bandcamp.com/ as I knew he would be interested having a deep passion for Japan and Japanese culture and has visited Tokyo many times. He told me he had visited the Senso-ji Temple but had not heard the bell before. Mike recommended that I read The Bells of Old Tokyo by Anna Sherman https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/anna-sherman/the-bells-of-old-tokyo/9781529000498 which was crucial as it too provided many more ideas for the kind of sounds we wanted to use.  "The overall piece I knew had to include the original sound piece in full as it is so full of drama. To this we added new sounds, echoing not only, the walking sounds on gravel, the bird song and the crash of the mighty bell sounds, but mixing its history and the contemporary soundscape in which it now exists. Sherman made me aware of the contrast of old time with its source in Buddhist mythology when in the Edo era, people were more likely to refer to the time using the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, for on old Japanese clocks, each number was associated with an animal. The hour before sunrise was the Hour of the Tiger, dawn was the Hour of the Rabbit, noon was mid-Horse and dusk was the Hour of the Rooster. It is said that the Buddha once summoned all the animals of the world to visit him before he left for Nirvana. Only 12 animals bothered to show up - the rat, dragon, monkey, ox, snake, rooster, tiger, horse, rabbit, sheep, dog, and pig. To thank them, the Buddha broke time down into a 12-year cycle and made each animal the guardian of a year. While he was at it, he also gave each of them an hour of the day to look after. "Sonic Heritage linking the present with the past through sound. Adding contemporary time sounds; the inside whirring of an old alarm clock, the slow drip of rain drops, the ticking of a clock, an arpeggiator regulated synth sound, highlighting the distance in time. Then with the lap harp plucked and acting as a bridge between the old and new world."  Senso-ji Temple bell reimagined by Stuart Wilding and Mike Ward. IMAGE: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Hello lovelies! Thank you for listening! So, this year in the Chinese Zodiac is the year of the Snake. There are 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac and every 12 years they repeat from "1" to "12". Just as snakes shed their skin (when they've 'outgrown' it), a lot of people feel the 'pull' to pivot or to change things up or to 'rebrand' this year, if you're in business.At first I didn't feel any different...until a couple of weeks ago (the week that I recorded this episode actually). Now, I feel the ' to pull change things up and to possibly rebrand. I personally have seen at least a dozen or more peeps in the online business space that are rebranding already this year and I'm sure there will be many, many more.If you haven't noticed it, I'm sure you will start to! ;-)As an upcoming interviewee and new friend has said earlier this year (who is also going through a rebrand), Taylor Elyse Morrison, to "expect the unexpected". Look out for her interview in the coming weeks! ;-)In this episode I talk more about how I'm feeling about this change and what it means for me and this podcast specifically!Are you feeling the pull to also pivot; change things up or to rebrand? Let me know by leaving a comment below!I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of March 2025! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share a feng shui suggestion to make the most of this month's energy. We cover:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon's cycle and the solar term from the Chinese calendar-What's in store energetically for March 2025-The Chinese zodiac animal connected to March and what that means for you-“Spring Equinox”, celebrating when day and night are equal, after which the sun grows stronger and the days lengthen-The qi of March 2025-Auspicious days of the month, and which days you might want to exercise caution in March 2025And much more!Mentioned in this episode:-Our free Bagua ekitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[01:16] Introduction-[01:41] Solar terms for March 2025-[04:25] The full moon on March 14th-[05:15] The twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac-[05:51] Which days to exercise caution in March 2025-[07:05] The qi of March 2025-[08:00] A tarot reading for the month-[14:09] Feng shui to support you this monthORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

Find out how the twelve Chinese zodiacs will react this new year of the Snake.  ______   Smashing Secrets Feng Shui has been brought to you by Mother-Daughter Duo Jo and Chloe Russell. For in-depth monthly horoscopes and other Feng Shui and Chinese astrology updates, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/smashingsecrets For monthly Feng Shui advice subscribe to our newsletter through our website smashingsecrets.com Follow us on Twitter for daily updates @smashingsecret Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates @smashingsecrets To watch our episodes on subscribe to our YouTube © 2025 Smashing Secrets. All Rights Reserved. 

The Anime Addicts go through the full Chinese Zodiac and discuss the anime that represent them the best! We also continue impressions of the anime from Winter 2025 with: --Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 --The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World --SAKAMOTO DAYS --Flower and Asura --I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students You can support the podcast in the following ways: Merchandise Store: www.AAAShop.info Discord: www.AAADiscord.com Subscribe: www.aaapodcast.com/join Donations: www.aaapodcast.com/donate Patreon: www.patreon.com/AAAPodcast Thank you for your generosity and kindness

Whats gooooood my lil yappers :) happy friday...come kick it with your girl while we get into capricorn energy, doechii's birth chart (leo STELLI??), how to find your joy in this crazy world, Chinese Zodiac/year of the snake, and a whole lot more. xx sara

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On News Time today, we're celebrating a special event on the calendar, Lunar New Year! Then, we'll meet someone who stomps on bricks and you'll discover why anyone would line up for hours to smell something horrible.Quiz Questions1.According to the Chinese Zodiac, which animal is the symbol for this year?2.What nickname was the flower given?3.How many games has Patty played in the NBA?4.How far did Gabrielle run?5.In which country did the meteorite land?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat team does Patty Mills play for?Answers1.Snake2.Putricia3.10004.100m5.CanadaBonus Tricky AnswerUtah Jazz in the NBA... but if you said the Boomers for Australia, that would be correct too.

The Year of the Snake is here! But how did a legendary tale of twelve animals shape Chinese astronomy and culture for over 3,000 years?In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor John Steele from Brown University to dive into the origins of the Chinese Zodiac to mark the Chinese New Year. They uncover how this ancient zodiac, associated with 12 animals, ties into Chinese astronomy and philosophy. Professor Steele explains the intricate cycles of 12 earthly branches and 10 heavenly stems that form a 60-year pattern deeply embedded in Chinese culture. Discover the mythical origins, the influence of lunar calendars, and the evolution of this zodiac from the Shang dynasty to today. Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Theme music from Motion Array, all other music from Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here.

Happy Lunar New Year / Spring Festival to all those celebrating! Join Fox and Sparrow as we share the the tale of the Nian, the Jade Emperor's Great Race and the tale of the animals visit to Buddha. Out of the twelve zodiac animals, we discuss some of their attributes and what lies in store for us during the year of the wood Snake!  Show notes can be found on our website at: www.talesfromtheenchantedforest.com You can also find us on: Bluesky Mastodon Instagram   TikTok X @FromEnchanted

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61: GOOD LUCK, BABE | Feng Shui (2004), When Good Luck Has a Price When it rains, it pours—both in good luck and death, if Feng Shui is to be trusted. This episode, we recount one of the most epic and beloved horror films in the Philippines, Feng Shui, released in 2004, directed by Chito S. Roño and starring the queen of block-buster horror herself, Kris Aquino. When the Lunar New Year comes, everyone's concerned with bringing in the most luck and prosperity, but what would you do if it came with a price?  Join us for a truly wild ride as we follow one woman's journey through amazing luck and success, followed by devastating consequences. Follow us through a Final Destination-esque romp through the Chinese Zodiac, figure out who makes it to the end, and learn what Feng Shui and the cryptic bagua mirror is actually used for. We hope you're strapped for a long drive or a cozy night in, because this one's a doozy! — The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.  You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast. You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at godsmustbecrazy.pod@gmail.com The intro and outro music is by Brian O'Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram). — Sources: Roño, Chito (dir.), Feng Shui (ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., 2004).https://fengshui-homes.com/feng-shui-movie-review-by-a-feng-shui-expert/ https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-feng-shui-1275060 https://medium.com/illumination/all-about-the-bagua-mirror-24425cc193f7 https://fengshuinexus.com/feng-shui/a-guide-to-feng-shui-bagua-mirrors-use-placement-more/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-footbinding-persisted-china-millennium-180953971/ https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/feng-shui/ https://letterboxd.com/film/feng-shui/reviews/by/activity/

What an episode! So much to unpack and explore!! We look at the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac, a bit about each sign and their qualities, and what type of magick each animal is attracted to…some very tongue in cheek! Plus a little bit about the legend of Kuan Yin, how to connect with her, and a reading for us from the Kuan Yin Oracle by Alana Fairchild. Reference: ‘Chinese Horoscopes' by Catherine Aubier and https://youtu.be/4LnU6crizFY?si=wHnO4KiFqOixGPfF Alana Fairchild how to connect with Kuan Yin YouTube link

Millions of people around the world observe Lunar New Year, but the way they celebrate can differ across countries and cultures. This year's date falls on January 29, with 2025 marking the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Zodiac. At SBS, we asked some of our colleagues how they mark the occasion.

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Buckle up spiritual friends! We're diving into a mystical world – Chinese Zodiac the Year of the Snake. Don't be squeamish – the snake is positive! This may surprise you, but this year's Yin Wood Snake brings a gentle transformative energy, inviting you to be introspective and embrace change. In this episode of the Breathe ... Read more The post Chinese Zodiac Year Of The Snake – What It Means To You appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

Psychic Debbie will be giving you your Chinese zodiac animal its lucky days, flowers, numbers and what could come for you this year of the Snake. If you enjoyed this video and would like to make a donation, please use the following link. Thank You. https://psychicdebbie.com/donations/ ENTERTAINMENT ONLY Debbie has 2 powerful videos. Aura, Third Eye, and Chakra Opening Class, and Allowing Your Third Eye To Open. Please go to my website https://www.psychicdebbie.com , and go to Course. Debbie's Links= https://linktr.ee/psychicdebbiegriggs email= photopsychicdebbie@gmail.com email= ghosthuntinggrandmas@gmail.com Debbie's P.O. Box: P.O. Box 5882, Oxnard, CA 93031, or for street addressing: 1961 N. C Street, #5882, Oxnard, CA 93031

In this episode, I am sitting down with Rachel White and we are having an in depth and potent conversation about grief, healing and moving forward. Rachel shares about the Lunar New Year on Jan 29th and how we can make the most of the upcoming year supported by the wood-snake in Chinese Zodiac. Rachel talks in depth about how we can recognize, process and move through the different forms of grief, especially moving into this new year.   Known as “The Skeptical Shaman”, Rachel White is making waves as an unusual spiritual practitioner. Blending more than 20 years of corporate experience with a deep knowledge of the World of Woo, Rachel's fresh, pragmatic and inherently practical take on spiritual and personal development is a hit among the “spiritually homeless”. Rachel is the host of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, the Owner of TOTEM Readings — her Austin, TX-based spiritual practice-- the author and publisher of the TOTEM Tarot Deck and the TOTEM Flower Essence Deck, and the purveyor of TOTEM Flower Essences on her TOTEMReadingsATX Etsy Shop. She is also the author of the TOTEM Readings Substack, an engaging community that challenges preconceived notions of what it means to “be spiritual”. Rachel works with clients in-person and remotely, offering  one-on-one psychic services and tailored Spiritual Transformation Coaching and Business of Woo Mentoring programs.   — - Find Rachel - — Rachel's Instagram TOTEM Readings Website The Skeptical Shaman Podcast Rachel's Etsy Shop   — - Find Talia  - — Instagram: @taliajoymanifestation Facebook: @taliajoymanifestation Email: support@taliajoymanifestation.com

"i'm a dragon, that's sick as heck" This week, we look back at out old podcast notes and episode ideas before diving into our Chinese Zodiac signs and how scarily accurate they are. This episode serves as important background information for our next episode, so come back in two weeks to hear what we've been thinking about! Email: thetruthsleuthspod@gmail.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thetruthsleuths⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Truth Sleuths⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Alex's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexisme12

Ever look down at your placemat at a restaurant and see something that influences one quarter of the world population? Most likely you have. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the Chinese Zodiac, what it is, its uses, and how it differs from its western counterpart.

In 2025 we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake! Once again we are sharing an overview of this year's energy, as well as what you can expect based on your birth year animal's relationship to the Snake. In this episode, we discuss the first six of the zodiac animals — stay tuned for next week's episode to learn about the remaining six!Discussed in this episode:-The diverse talents are of the SnakeThe aspects of the Wood Element and how they interact with the SnakeWhat to expect this year based on your Chinese zodiac animalHow those born in the year of the Rat will be well served by their resourcefulness this yearThe Snake's respect for the Ox's tenacityWhy the Tiger's restlessness might conflict with the SnakeThe shared love of peace and security enjoyed by the Rabbit and the SnakeThe natural harmony between the Snake and the DragonWhy this will be a good year for those born in the year of the Snake to look inward and reflectand much more!Mentioned in this episode:2025 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and LuckWhat to do with your feng shui amulets from years pastThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.Mindful Design School's Annual Energy Reset PackageFind harmony and ease with feng shui in 2025 Year of the Wood Snakeis now OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!Click here to sign upMORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[02:47] Welcoming the Year of the Wood Snake on January 29th-[06:40] The attributes of the Snake-[09:40] 2025 Feng Shui Amulet for Protection and Luck-[12:55] Chinese Zodiac overview of birth years-[13:20] The Rat in the year of the Snake-[14:42] The Ox in the year of the Snake-[16:31] The Tiger in the year of the Snake-[18:00] The Rabbit in the year of the Snake-[19:50] The Dragon in the year of the Snake-[21:17] The Snake in the year of the SnakeORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

Happy New Year! We're manifesting, we're seizing, we're... we're auto-hemorrhaging when disturbed and waiting for the Spring Equinox to make any actual resolutions. It's 2025, the year of the snake, and we're talking wood snakes, working smart not hard and what we didn't know about the Chinese Zodiac! Plus, we have a wonderful Ready Pet Go from Amanda and Kit Kat!

Why is Chinese New Year celebrated with Dragons & Firecrackers? What is the Chinese Zodiac? Do you possess the animal traits from the year you were born?  Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?

We are excited to welcome Katie Hess of LOTUSWEI back to the podcast! It's become an annual tradition for Katie to join us at the beginning of each new year to talk about the energy of the year ahead. We share a little bit about what each Chinese Zodiac animal can expect in 2025, and Katie shares a personalized flower elixir recommendation to support each of the animals. Discussed in this episode:-What to expect in 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake-Qualities of the wood element-Qualities of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac-Suggestions for working with the energy of 2025 based on your birth year animal-Katie's flower elixir recommendation for each zodiac animal-Flower essences that everyone can benefit from in the Year of the Snakeand much more!Katie Hess is a flower alchemist and the founder of LOTUSWEI, one of the world's leading floral apothecaries. After 15 years of independent research of flower and plant-based healing, her flower-powered community is thriving in over 15 countries.LOTUSWEI website: www.lotuswei.comFollow LOTUSWEI on Instagram: @lotusweiMindful Design School's Annual Energy Reset PackageFind harmony and ease with feng shui in 2025 Year of the Wood Snakeis now OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!Click here to sign upThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[07:38] For the year of Wood Snake: Wild Abundance-[13:01] Flower ally for the Rat: Bee Orchid-[14:19] Flower ally for the Ox: Fern-[16:23] Flower ally for the Tiger: Angelica-[18:09] Flower ally for the Rabbit: Silky Fringe-[19:32] Flower ally for the Dragon: Cacao Flower-[22:08] Flower ally for the Snake: Skyrocket-[24:40] Flower ally for the Horse: Rein Orchid-[26:26] Flower ally for the Ram: Wild Snapdragon-[27:56] Flower ally for the Monkey: Celosia-[30:16] Flower ally for the Rooster: Radiance Orchid-[32:25] Flower ally for the Dog: Shell Ginger-[33:45] Flower ally for the Pig: Lady's MantleORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

Magic and Medicines is BACK for it's second series, and in this episode Eleanor talks us through the ancient origins and subsequent history and major developments of the Zodiac.We start by chatting through how the Zodiac is divided, including what the 'Celestial Sphere' is, and how the Ancient Egyptians and Babylonians used Sidereal Time to inform their agrarian calendar systems.After that, we're off to the races, exploring how Ancient Greek's like Ptolemy and the wise astronomers of the Islamic Golden Age developed and refined the Zodiac and the associations with its signs. This, in contrast to other examples, such as the Chinese Zodiac, saw an increasing emphasis on the use of Horoscopes, Birth Charts and other forms of divination, and the shearing away of Astronomy from Astrology as time went on.Folding in writers like Dante, Chaucer and Shakespeare, and 19th century commercialization of things like Daily Horoscopes in newspapers, it's a slightly bonkers journey - as you might expect from Three Ravens.Yet, what do the stars say about Eleanor and Martin's compatibility? And why are particular star signs associated with specific deities or body parts? Well, have a listen and find out!Martin will be back on Saturday for our Local Legends interview with Dr Francis Young, and we then hope you will join us on Monday for our next county episode, in which we will be exploring the history and folklore of Worcestershire!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWith Tet just around the corner, this episode is your ultimate guide to preparing for Vietnam's most vibrant and culturally rich celebration—don't miss it!Tet, or Tet Nguyen Dan, is Vietnam's most cherished holiday, marking the Lunar New Year with vibrant traditions, family gatherings, and a festive spirit. This magical time lasts over nine days, featuring rituals like home cleaning, flower displays, and the gifting of red envelopes. Being prepared is the difference between acceptance and frustration.It's like that old saying “Why didn't someone tell me about this”? In this episode, I'll walk you through the must-know details to navigate Tet in Vietnam, from the bustling pre-holiday atmosphere to the travel challenges you might face. Whether it's cultural highlights or practical tips, this quick guide has you covered to make the most of your trip during this unique celebration.Join me as I share 8 essential tips to help you plan your Tet adventure and leave you with a thought-provoking question: With this newfound insight, is Tet in any year, the right time for your Vietnam journey?  00:02:14 - Introduction to Tet 00:03:09 - Common Questions About Tet 00:03:29 - Understanding Tet: Duration and Importance 00:05:06 - Travel Considerations During Tet 00:06:21 - Is Tet a Good Time for Tourists? 00:08:09 - What's Open and What's Not During Tet 00:09:57 - Significance of the Zodiac Animal for the Year 00:11:03 - Summary of Common Tet Questions 00:12:29 – 8 Tips for Travelers During Tet 00:17:23 - Post-Tet Travel in VietnamI wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone happy holidays and a Merry Christmas.Thank you for being such a wonderful audience.See you back here in January 2025.Thank you for listening. Do not send TEXT as I am unable to respond directly. Please email whataboutvietnam@gmail.com Keep abreast of news on our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTokWe'd love a review on your podcast channel.Let me design your #customised #private tour of Vietnam - See our Travel ServicesDo you need a #Dental Procedure? Why not find out what's possible through our Dental and #Cosmetic Medical partner Worldwide Beauty Hospital. Mention #whataboutvietnam to receive 5% discount at Worldwide Beauty Hospital

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of December 2024! First, we go over what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month's energy in your home through feng shui.Discussed in this episode:-Key dates for the month-Allowing ourselves to not be sunny and bubbly all the time. This is an ideal time to let our bodies rest-The full moon on December 15th-December 21st: The Winter Solstice-December as the month of Rat and why this is a fruitful time for Monkeys, Dragons & Oxen-An I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast Listener communityand much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[01:05] Introduction-[03:10] Blocked Doors-[04:05] Avoid making changes in all areas of the Bagua-[03:01] The energy of December 2024-[06:53] Our online retreat-[07:56] Chinese Zodiac reading for December 2024-[12:28] An I Ching reading for December 2024-[09:05] Sharp, Thorny, or Pointy Plants-[17:51] Feng shui to support you during December 2024ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of November 2024! First, we go over what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month's energy in your home through feng shui.What we talk about in this episode:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon's cycle and the Chinese solar term calendar-What to expect energetically this month as we transition from into the water season-November 7th as the start of winter-The qi of November as we move from the metal element into the water element -A tarot reading that looks at the transition into the colder and darker days of winter-November as the month of Pig according to the Chinese zodiac -Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energyand much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[01:67] Introduction-[04:05] Key dates-[07:00] Chinese Zodiac reading for November 2024-[09:36] The qi of November 2024-[10:35] A Tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces community-[18:04] Feng shui support for the monthORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

Wo beginnt man die Diskussion über eine Trilogie? Nun, am Besten mit dem Mittelteil. So zumindest haben wir es getan, als wir vor inzwischen drei Jahren über "Mission Adler" sprachen, auch bekannt als "Der starke Arm der Götter", oder eben als "Armour Of God 2". Angeregt durch unser kürzliches Interview mit Jackie Chan-Stuntteam-Mitglied Max Huang haben wir uns dessen Schauspieldebüt "Chinese Zodiac" vorgeknöpft, dem dritten Teil der "Armour Of God"-Reihe, und was lag da näher, als das Gespräch darüber zu erweitern und auch den ersten "Armour Of God" - hierzulande als "Der rechte Arm der Götter" bekannt - einzubeziehen. So kann das Thema "Jackie auf den Spuren von Indiana Jones" vorerst abgehakt werden, zumindest bis wir in vermutlich fernerer Zukunft einmal über "Der Mythos" und "Kung Fu Yoga" sprechen. Bis dahin aber viel Spaß an dieser Folge, ein fröhliches "High Upon High" auf den Lippen, alternativ ein "Eier vom Hai" oder auch "Eiapopei!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3xklkBfh4Q Nachtküsse könnt ihr vergeben über nachtprogrammpodcast@gmail.com Folgt uns auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sergejs Letterbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Martins Letterbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Und besucht: https://www.actionfreunde.de/ https://liquid-love.de/forum/ Music Intro: https://www.purple-planet.com

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As summer winds down, in this episode we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of September 2024! First, we go over what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month's energy in your home through feng shui.What we talk about in this episode:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon's cycle and the Chinese solar term calendar-What to expect energetically this month-Cooler temperatures shifting us further into autumn-September 22nd, the Autumnal Equinox-September is the month of Rooster, which offers supportive qi for those born in year of Dragon, in harmony Snake and Ox-The symbolism of the color white as it represents metal energy, the element of autumn-Actions we can take to align with the energy of September 2024and much more!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[02:32] Solar terms for September 2024-[06:16] The full moon-[07:22] The Chinese Zodiac for September 2024-[09:00] The qi of September 2024-[09:58] Tarot reading for September 2024-[15:35] The Bagua mandala and September 2024ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

S2E9 Gotta Catch 'Em All (Dragon Type Pokémon) It's the 25th Anniversary of Pokémon, can you believe it?! I've brought in Resident Pokémon Expert, Chris to podcast with me again! In honor of this exciting milestone and it being a Year of the Dragon on the Chinese Zodiac, we've decided to talk about one of the coolest types of Pokémon: Dragon Type! What's up with Dragon-Types being weak to themselves? Why does that one dragon come out of an apple?! How the heck is best boy Charizard NOT a dragon unless he's in X-form? Most importantly, have you gone to Sephora and become glamorous enough to BECOME A DRAGON?! Also, I forgot to mention it in audio, but thank you to https://www.smogon.com/dex/ for answers to items 2-6 mentioned in the Checkpoint.  Checkpoint Music: "Smokey's Lounge" - TrackTribe. Taken from Youtube's Opensource Audio Library. The intro/outro music is: Symphogear G - "Rainbow Flower" Lyrics/Composition: Noriyasu Agematsu Arrangement: Seima Iwahashi Vocals: Aoi Yuki Please visit us at: https://theconartistsblog.com/ and subscribe to our feed (http://theconartists.podbean.com/feed/) to get more podcasts! Disclaimer: The Con Artists own nothing but our opinions and this podcast. Disclaimer: Pokémon and all related subsidiaries are property of The Pokémon Company. I do not own anything related to the games, music, nor merch. 

As the last days of summer begin, we are sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of August 2024! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I ching for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month's energy in your home through feng shui.We cover:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term and moon cycles.-What to expect energetically this August as the transition to Autumn begins.-August in the month of Monkey and how that supports qi for those born in the year of Rat, Dragon and Snake.And much more.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[02:34] Solar terms for August 2024-[06:34] Chinese Zodiac reading for the month-[07:47] The energy of August 2024-[09:00] An I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces listener community-[17:06] Feng shui to support you during the month of August 2024PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

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In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of June 2024! First, we go over what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share how you can make the most of this month's energy in your home through feng shui.We cover:-Key dates to look out for this month in the moon cycle and the Chinese solar term-What to expect energetically this June as we move into the hotter months-Finding balance among opposites-How creating harmony in our lives can lead to innovationAnd much moreIf you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[01:15] First solar term: June 5th, Sowing of Seed-[02:53] This month's full moon, the Strawberry Moon-[03:29] The arrival of the Summer Solstice on June 20th -[04:46] Chinese Zodiac reading for June 2024, the month of Horse-[06:04] The qi of June 2024-[07:07] An I Ching reading for our podcast listener communityPRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

Gurkha certainly had its share of high profile releases at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Most of the headlines were about the project being done with former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson. In addition, Gurkha announced that it has expanded its Year of the Dragon releases into a collaboration series by contracting out with four leading factories to produce the series. Year of the Dragon is also just the beginning, as Gurkha has future Chinese Zodiac releases out there as well. Not to be overshadowed, Gurkha has the all-new Colección Especial Nicaragua, and has brought back the 35th Anniversary release. PCA 2024 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-sOx  

Gurkha certainly had its share of high profile releases at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Most of the headlines were about the project being done with former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson. In addition, Gurkha announced that it has expanded its Year of the Dragon releases into a collaboration series by contracting out with four leading factories to produce the series. Year of the Dragon is also just the beginning, as Gurkha has future Chinese Zodiac releases out there as well. Not to be overshadowed, Gurkha has the all-new Colección Especial Nicaragua, and has brought back the 35th Anniversary release. PCA 2024 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-sOx

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of May 2024! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Laura shares a tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energy. We cover:-Key dates to look out for this month: May 6th, the beginning of Summer-What to expect this month based on your Chinese zodiac animal -Our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energy-How to navigate the energy of May-The energetic theme of this month-A feng shui tip to make the most of this timeAnd much moreIf you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways!Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Time stamps for the episode:-[00:49] Welcome to the month of May 2024-[01:40] Key Solar dates for the month-[05:10] What to expect for the different animals of the Chinese Zodiac -[05:49] The qi of May 2024-[06:20] A Tarot reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community-[12:31] Exploring the idea of abundance in the home through the lens of feng shui-[17:44] Laura and Anjie share their current favorite flowersPRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

In this episode, we're sharing a feng shui qi forecast for the month of April 2024! First, we discuss what's going on in nature and what you can expect energetically this month, and then Anjie shares an I Ching reading for the Holistic Spaces Podcast listener community. We also share our feng shui suggestions to make the most of this month's energy. -The first solar term for April 4th is clear and bright (also called Tomb Sweeping Day) and is the perfect time for getting outside and experiencing the joys of spring-April 19th is the second solar term, Rain Shower (GrainRain), when we welcome the rain that helps the crops to grow stronger and established ensuring a good harvest later-The Chinese Zodiac animal for April 2024 is the Dragon, which could be ideal for those born in the tears of Rat, Monkey, and Rooster-The increased sun and rain that influences the qi of April-Anjie shares an I Ching readingAnd much more.If you want to dive deeper, be sure to sign up for our mailing list so that you can take our upcoming free workshops and giveaways!Time stamps for the episode:-[02:00] The energy of April 2024-[02:20] The first solar term for April 2024: Clear and Bright (also called Tomb Sweeping Day)-[03:45] The second solar term for April 2024: Rain Shower (Grain Rain)-[05:01] April Zodiac Animal: Dragon-[07:48] Anjie shares an I Ching reading: what does the Holistic Spaces Podcast Listener community need to hear today to benefit from the energy of April 2024?-[16:25] How can we work with the energy of April 2024?Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.PRE ORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE

The Chinese New Year is nearly upon us, and it's the Year of the Dragon! But where do the animals of the zodiac come from? And are there legends surrounding the celebrations? You bet there are!   Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment, birth, pregnancy, animal death/endangerment, death, and illness.    Housekeeping - TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour!  - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Infamous by Lex Croucher. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action:  Check out Multitude's newest member show, Big Game Hunger!   Sponsors -  BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits -  Naked Wines is a subscription service that sends you a box of the market's best-quality wines for a fraction of the price you'd normally pay in stores. Get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 at NakedWines.com/SPIRITS. -  GreenChef is a meal kit company making eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to Greenchef.com/60spirits and use code 60spirits to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months. Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com - Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast - Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch - Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast - Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast - Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com - Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387   Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin - Editor: Bren Frederick - Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: https://multitude.productions   About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.