• February 1^st: New Moon in Aquarius; Year of the Water Tiger begins
• February 3^rd: Mercury Retrograde ends
• February 4^th: Solar New Year; Make Annual Feng Shui Changes
• February 16^th: Full Moon in Leo

February is a month to move forward! We begin the month with a new moon in Aquarius, an air sign. Aquarian traits include being optimistic, independent, and self-reliant, nonconforming, sometimes a bit eccentric, free spirited, and progressive with an eye on the future. The shadow side can manifest as being aloof, temperamental, and not willing to compromise.

Use the energy of this February new moon to help you to clear away stagnant thinking and release what’s been holding you back. This is a time to dream big, pay attention to breakthrough ideas, and reflect on what you’re working towards. Don’t be surprised if you feel a bit rebellious as you prepare to make room for what’s next. Whatever it is, be true to yourself.

February is Helpful People Month

In your home, the area to work with this month is the Helpful People and Travel gua. This is the front right corner of your home, every room in your home. Your office or workspace, and your land. Helpful People and Travel is about the right relationships and resources showing up when you are ready for them, or when you want, or need them. Help comes in the form of community support, family and friends, mentors and guides, networking. You might find yourself laying the groundwork for your future, being a helpful person to others, or being comfortable asking for help and receiving it! The energy also supports wider involvement in worthwhile group events and humanitarian pursuits. Tune in, pay attention, and get involved!

February 1^st and 4^th: Chinese New Year

Do you realize that there are two Chinese New Year’s? There’s a lunar new year and a solar new year. The Chinese Lunar new year, the day for parties and celebrations, is the second new moon after the winter solstice. This year it falls on February 1 and ushers in the year of the Yang Water Tiger. The year runs from February 1, 2021 – January 22, 2023. This is a movable date. It varies according to moon cycles.

The solar year runs from February 4^th, 2022 to February 3, 2023. February 4^th is the day to place your cures and adjustments for the year. This is a fixed date every year. If you practice Feng Shui’s Flying Star system, these are important dates.

Chinese New Year represents the beginning of spring. It’s a time to clear out old, stagnant energy, and get a fresh start. Part of getting a fresh start involves making annual adjustments to your house based on compass directions or sectors.

I had the pleasure of exploring Edinburgh, Scotland for two weeks in December. What a fabulous trip! The city is a feng shui delight of various neighborhoods, each with a unique character and vibe. My husband, daughter, and I leisurely walked five or more miles on most days, meandering up and down through various streets, sites, and parks and trails. It’s a hilly city!

Edinburgh has deep roots. Chartered as a Royal Burgh in 1124, weapons tracing back to the Bronze Age (600 BC) were found in 1778. As I wound my way through the cobblestone streets of Old Town, I envisioned what it must have been like to live there years ago. Although the 19^th century Dickens era is often romanticized in literature, life for Scots living in tenement buildings was dismal. The conditions were cramped and less than sanitary. The long, dark winters were cold and damp, food was scarce, and the rule of law was harsh.

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