It is common that people get sick randomly, or so it seems because we are in contact with so many new people and animals daily. But I specifically think that those suffering from any present form of mental illness are specifically susceptible to momentary physical illness. This is when you get a random cold for a day, 24 hr stomach bug, or fevers. Especially when we are sick or have any of these symptoms it forces us to stop. This need for rest could be just a biological systemic response to your dip in mental health. And while I’m not trying to say that we are at fault for our dis-ease. We just always should consider the mental aspect of the individual and their desires and whatever soothes them must also be taken into consideration for any form of healing. This, as it was explained to me, is taken into consideration through chinese medicine.

Any force in which you experience, or energies encountered; can be used as fuel for other purposes. Remember your purposes are valid and, yet, yours alone. Often times we simply banish anger to the recesses of our hearts. Damning her for being so destructive. But you can keep her, in a place of honor. And then with the honesty of the original flame of such anger you can transform her into whatever you desire. But you must have the same conviction for the anger as you do for her new state of being.

It is important to eat fish.

You may also eat apples to help bring peace for the arriving year. Oranges to eat, bring in success.

Wood is a nuturing element and inspires growth through connection. When this meets the animal snake that is associated with transformation, it gives the method for guidance for the upcoming year. During such a period of embodied transformation, shedding of old skin, ground yourself in your connections. Nurture them through the intelligent of the snake and the honesty of the wood.