The Yin and Yang of the Four Seasons, Part 2
Posted on December 12, 2007

As we approach the Winter Solstice we are nearing the most Yin time of the year. It is the coldest and darkest time when our holidays are celebrations of the little glimmer of light that remains. This light is the Yang within the Yin, as the two are inseparable and mutually supportive. The darkest time of the year is the optimal time to nourish Yin. This time of year calls on us to be calmer, quiet, and introspective. It is the time to look inward; to ponder what seeds we want to plant when the time is right. It is the best time to access our deep inner wisdom. This is where the foundation is laid for the next year and we need to build a good, strong base to support the strong rising energy of Yang that will arrive in the coming months. For people who have conditions that are due to a weakness of Yin, it is especially important to take advantage of the long, dark days to rest and replenish your reserves. With prevention in mind, if you have allergies or other conditions that tend to flare in the spring the winter is the best time to get a head start on treatment.
Chinese Medicine Theory,Season of Winter