On Episode 7: Claire Wigglesworth, acupuncturist and dear friend, returns to discuss the transition into the Fall or Autumn Season (Metal Season) from the perspective of Chinese Medicine and the 5 Elements. This is part 4 of a 5-part series where we compare the similarities between Astrology and Acupuncture. Claire shares the wisdom of how this season shows up in our minds, bodies and spirits, as well as tips for how to work with this energy. Justin brings in various astrological and elemental ideas to compare with the 5 element perspective. 

Topics discussed:

• The Sheng cycle and the 5 Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water
• The beauty of witnessing slow changes within the fall season
• Allowing our energy to shift from yang to yin & gathering resources for the Winter/Water season
• The dynamic relationship between yin and yang; and how it’s not a binary, but rather relates to the expansiveness and the interconnectedness of all sides of the binary
• The Lung and Large Intestine channels and their relation to Metal element - organs that help us filter our outer-world experience and distill down what we need to keep & release what’s not ours
• Trees as the Lungs of the Earth and anchors of yin energy. Deforestation as a yin deficiency in the Earth’s lungs. 
• Living in a society that doesn’t value grief, and ignores or resists death.
• Tips for maintaining health in the colder months: protecting your inner heat, protecting from outside invaders
• Comparing Libra and Scorpio archetypes to what the Metal element represents, as well as the remaining astrology of 2022.
• & much more!

Links:
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Resources:
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