The Transition Energy of August
By Master Chunyi Lin
In life, as in nature, we have many peaks and valleys, bright days and dark ones.
Life, like nature, it is always in the process of Transition and Transformation. Some happen very quickly and some very slowly. Some are predictable and others come on suddenly. Whether we always recognize it or not, transition is always going on.
August is a transition month though we might not think of it as such. August is a month that can see some of the hottest days of summer while each day moves us closer to the start of autumn.
The signature of summer energy is fire, yang energy, always going outward wanting to expand and grow. But in August the energy signature begins to turn inward. You still see things growing in nature but the earth is already sending more energy to the roots, storing it up for the fall and winter to come.
August 7th is a special day because that’s when fall energy starts coming in and the transition is fully underway. The Energy Starts turning from Yang to Yin
The Energy starts turning from Yang to Yin.
When you look at a Yin/Yang symbol you will see what I mean. The transition point is the tail, very narrow but expanding very rapidly.
The energy transition from yang to yin will start moving very quickly now.
But, when you look at the full symbol you will always see the balance it has, the harmony.
This is our goal for life; to be in balance and live in harmony. Following the transitions of nature can help us do that.
Now is a time for us to start preparing for fall and winter and storing up our energy and not expending all of it. Expending energy in summer is very natural and that’s fine. Fire energy, yang energy is so intense there is always plenty there in summer. That will not be true much longer.
Keeping your emotions under control is very important. As summer energy is fading, the effect on your emotions can be even more intense as we want to be out and accomplish and experience even more.
During the ‘Highest Yang’ many thoughts can flood your intellect and the energy of ‘over thinking’ can occur.
During time of the year it is important that we work to let go of anything that has us feeling overwhelmed and anything that is no longer serving our higher purpose. When we feel overwhelmed it generally means we have too much energy in our heads.
If the high yang energy is not balanced then its power can ignite feelings like worry, resentment, anxiety from over thinking and forgetting to bring love into action.
How do we Bring Balance to the High Yang Energy?
Technique #1: Bring your Focus Down
Drop your shoulders, place your hands, on top of one another, and bring them to your navel.
Men: Left hand on navel, right hand on top of left hand
Women: Right hand on navel, left hand on top of right hand)
Focus on your belly button and take 3 gentle long, deep breaths.
Technique #2: Visualize the Yin Energy of Water
If you feel thoughts ignite into emotions of anger, you can bring the yin energy of water literally into your focus, your awareness.
You can do this inwardly by visualizing yin energy or outwardly like meditating with water, face the water, even a glass of water, or among living green plants. This is a simple way to find balance.
Drink plenty of water, especially if you are going to be outside. The sun’s energy is actually more intense during August and you should avoid being outside from noon to 4pm, especially from 2 to 4. The light from the sun at that time is very dry and very invasive. People who have lung problems or skin problems should avoid being outside and exposed to the sun at that time. If you must be out be sure to protect your eyes, and skin and lungs.
August is a good time to start paying more attention to your lungs. The more focus you have on keeping your lungs strong now the better your lung energy will be for the fall and winter to come. This is very important.
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In high yang energy, your awareness of your vision, your attention and your qualification of the energy can become more known to you during this time.
Life has many peaks and valleys but the more we live in balance and harmony the more rainbows we’ll have, even if only in our hearts.
Love & Blessings,
Chunyi Lin