The Chinese New Year begins on 07 February and heralds the Year of the Rat.

A Rat Year is a time for hard work, activity and renewal. Plentiful opportunities present themselves but are best acted upon after careful planning and preparation. This is a good year to get married, start a new job, launch a new idea or make a fresh start.

To make the most of the Rat Year, be patient, let things develop slowly and make the most of every opportunity that presents itself. 
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A new year brings forth new opportunities, new hopes and goals and a sense that we are moving towards a time of renewal and the lighter days of Spring. But for us to be able to look forward, it is important for us to stay rooted in our present. Through this we gain a sense of a strong foundation on which to build. Read More

Autumn governs the health of the lungs and large intestine and it is a time to promote lung function and strengthen immunity as we prepare for the windy days of October and November and cold dark days of winter. As the leaves begin to change colour and fall and the days become darker we need to balance our energy so we can thrive.
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spring is connected to the liver or to the wood character and is responsible for the smooth flow of energy (or ‘Qi’) and emotions and storing the blood. Symptoms such as bad-temperedness, irritability, depression, painful or irregular periods, constipation, pins and needles, numbness, dry skin and brittle nails and dry eyes all indicate that the liver may not be working as well as it can.
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Or Happy New Year!  February 18th sees the start of the Chinese New Year and 2007 heralds the year of the Pig (or Boar).
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According to Chinese beliefs, winter is ‘yin’- associated with rest, responsiveness, passivity, darkness, inwardness, tranquility and quiescence. Yang is its opposite, representing brightness, activity, movement, excitement, light and dynamic potential. We need a balance to keep us well, healthy and happy, so although this season may be predominantly ‘yin’ time, we need some yang to function well – otherwise we wouldn’t make it out of bed at all!
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