Many people are familiar with the traditional Chinese calendar and their use of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs that consisted of various animals. But did you know that many other places in the world have their own variation or adaptation of Zodiac Signs that were inspired or influenced by the Chinese Zodiac? This is especially true in various Asian countries where China had played a huge cultural … Continue reading Chinese Zodiac Adaptations
Summer Solstice Holiday of Sunshine & Spirit The Summer Solstice has arrived and marks the longest day of the year with the sun seemingly sitting still in the sky! The word “solstice” comes from the Latin word solstitium, which translates as the “sun stands still.” In 2022, it falls on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2023, it will fall on … Continue reading Litha
May Day Holiday of Love & Life After the Spring Equinox brought us its energy, it has kept building and building to peak into Summer’s arrival. Many people celebrate Summer with a holiday known as Beltane (pronounced BEL-tayn), and also known as Roodmas, Walpurgisnacht, or May Day. Beltane is considered a “cross quarter” holiday because it lies between the Spring Equinox (Ostara) and the Summer Solstice (Litha). For … Continue reading Beltane
A Beginner’s Guide Hello, my dear friends! Well, here’s a long-awaited post that hopefully covers the basics of Chinese Astrology and Lunar Calendar. Wow! There is so much to cover that it’ll be impossible to go into detail about it all in this single post. I’ve tried my best learning about it and I must admit, even I still find it confusing and complicated at times. But that’s ok! That’s why we’re here, … Continue reading Chinese Astrology 101
