Lunar New Year Sound Journey

Journey into the Lunar New Year with Unique & Immersive Sound Therapy

This is not your average meditation. This unique session, produced by Dr. Celeste, offers a scientifically grounded path to deep wellness & intention for the new year ahead.

• Cellular Massage: Experience sound vibration that literally massages your cells, designed to promote profound relaxation and healing from the inside out.

• Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science: The soundbath utilizes a powerful blend of live vocal toning and electronically-produced sine wave frequencies based on ancient Chinese medicine sound healing techniques.

• Clinically Proven Results: This specific sound therapy has been clinically proven to positively affect mood and perceived wellness, inducing rapid states of deep relaxation.

What You Will Receive

In this two-hour session, you will be guided through:

• Vocal Toning Activation where you learn to make your own healing sounds from within

• Lunar New Year alignment to resonate with the transition into the year of the Fire Horse

• Guided Meditation leading into and out of the deeply relaxing sound bath experience.

• A powerful Healing Sound Bath featuring vocal sounds and amplified healing frequencies.

• An Information / Q&A session (No experience is required—all levels are welcome!)

How to prepare

-Be on site 10-15 minutes early to set up your space and be prepared for a 5pm start

(access to event is on North Side entrance)

-Wear non-restrictive lounge wear that is comfortable to lay down in

-Bring your own pillows or blankets to make sure you are

-Avoid any stimulants before the sound therapy

Aftercare:

-Listen to body’s needs & be gentle with yourself as you integrate your experience

-Eat a good meal and drink plenty of water with electrolytes

-Make time for intentional rest/sleep

-Take time for gentle movements if any areas of soreness/stiffness arise

-Allow space for emotional processing/mental shifts that may result

-Reach out with any questions or concerns directly via email: drceleste@intuntehealingarts.com

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Flow with the rhythms of nature

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Lunar New Year 2026 Chinese Astrological Insight:

The 2026 Lunar New Year, beginning on February 17, 2026, marks the arrival of the Fire Horse (often called the Red Horse). In Chinese astrology, this is considered one of the most powerful and significant years in the entire 60-year cycle.

Here is the traditional Chinese perspective on its significance and how the cycles of Yin and Yang interact.

1. The Significance of the "Fire Horse"

The Fire Horse year is rare, occurring only once every 60 years (the last was in 1966). It is highly significant because it represents a "Double Fire" energy.

• The Animal (Horse): Naturally belongs to the Fire element and the peak of summer. It symbolizes speed, freedom, and unbridled ambition.

• The Element (Fire): In 2026, the year’s "Heavenly Stem" is also Fire.

• The Result: This creates an "Ablaze" year. Traditionally, it is viewed as a period of extreme transformation, breakthroughs, and rapid movement. While it can bring massive success (summarized by the idiom Mǎ dào chéng gōng — "Success the moment the horse arrives"), it is also considered volatile and unpredictable.

2. Yin and Yang: The Peak of Solar Energy

The Horse is the most Yang animal of the zodiac. In the cycle of the 12 Earthly Branches, the Horse represents the "Wu" (午) period — the time of high noon when the sun is at its absolute strongest.

Cycle Aspect

Nature in 2026

Impact

Polarity

Yang

Focuses on outward expression, visibility, and bold action rather than reflection.

Movement

Upward/Expanding

Projects that were stagnant may suddenly "gallop" forward with intense momentum.

Balance

Excessive Heat

Because 2026 is "Double Yang," the primary traditional advice is to seek Yin (Coolness/Stillness) to avoid burnout or "consuming" oneself.

The 7th Zodiac Sign: The Horse (午 - Wǔ)

The Horse holds the 7th position in the zodiac. In the traditional "Great Race" myth, the Horse was on track to finish 6th, but the Snake (the 6th sign) had hidden in its hoof and leaped out at the finish line, startling the Horse and causing it to fall back to 7th.

The Earthly Branch: "Wǔ" (午)

In Chinese metaphysics, the Horse isn't just an animal; it represents the branch Wu.

• The Time of Day: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (High Noon). This is the moment when the sun is at its peak and the energy of the day is most intense.

• The Direction: South.

• The Season: The peak of Summer (the month of June).

• Energy Profile: The Horse is the most Yang of all the signs. It represents the "Great Fire"—the kind of energy that is radiant, fast, and impossible to ignore.

2. The Ten Heavenly Stems (天干 - Tiāngān)

While the Earthly Branches represent the energy of the Earth (physical animals/cycles), the Heavenly Stems represent the energy of Heaven (the cosmos/elements). There are 10 stems, each paired with an element and a Yin/Yang polarity.

Stem Name

Element

Yin/Yang

Symbolism

Jiǎ (甲)

Wood

Yang

Large trees, leadership, hard shells.

Yǐ (乙)

Wood

Yin

Flowers, vines, flexibility.

Bǐng (丙)

Fire

Yang

The Sun, big blazes, 2026's Stem.

Dīng (丁)

Fire

Yin

Candlelight, internal sparks.

Wù (戊)

Earth

Yang

Mountains, solid ground.

Jǐ (己)

Earth

Yin

Fertile soil, gardens.

Gēng (庚)

Metal

Yang

Swords, raw minerals.

Xīn (辛)

Metal

Yin

Jewelry, refined metal.

Rèn (壬)

Water

Yang

The ocean, great rivers.

Guǐ (癸)

Water

Yin

Rain, mist, dew.

3. The 60-Year "Sexagenary" Cycle

The Chinese calendar works by pairing one Heavenly Stem with one Earthly Branch every year.

Because there are 10 stems and 12 branches, it takes exactly 60 years to go through every possible combination. This is why a person's 60th birthday is the most important milestone in Chinese culture—it is the day they have officially completed one full "cycle of heaven and earth."

The "Bǐng-Wǔ" (丙午) Combination of 2026

In 2026, the year is defined by the pairing of the 3rd Heavenly Stem (Bǐng) and the 7th Earthly Branch (Wǔ).

• Bǐng (丙): Yang Fire (The Sun).

• Wǔ (午): The Horse (also naturally Yang Fire).

This creates what is known as a "Double Fire" year. Traditionally, this is seen as a year where the "Fire" is so strong it can be both a source of incredible warmth/success and a potential risk for "overheating" (conflict or burnout).

4. Traditional Perspective on This Pairing

Historically, the Bǐng-Wǔ (Fire Horse) year was treated with great awe.

• The "Red Horse": Because Bǐng represents the color Red, 2026 is specifically the Year of the Red Horse.

• The Character: People born or acting in this year are thought to be exceptionally talented, independent, and courageous, but also potentially headstrong. It is a year that favors the "pioneer"—those willing to run ahead of the herd.

The information provided about the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse and the Heavenly Stems is rooted in a combination of ancient historical records, classical metaphysics, and traditional cultural practices.

Here is a summary of the primary sources for this knowledge:

1. Archaeological & Ancient Textual Sources

• The Oracle Bones (Shang Dynasty, c. 1100 BCE): The earliest physical evidence of the 10 Heavenly Stems and 12 Earthly Branches was found carved into tortoise shells and ox bones. These were used by Shang kings for divination and for naming the days of their 10-day week.

• The Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian): Written by Sima Qian in the 1st Century BCE, this foundational text finalized the association between the Heavenly Stems and the lineage of the Chinese Emperors, as well as the administrative use of the 60-year cycle.

• The Shuowen Jiezi: This early 2nd-century Chinese dictionary provides the symbolic and etymological origins of the characters used for the zodiac signs (e.g., explaining that the Horse's branch, Wǔ, represents the sun at its zenith).

2. Cosmological & Philosophical Frameworks

• The Sexagenary Cycle (Gānzhī): This is the mathematical "60-year gear system" that combines the 10 Stems (Heaven) with the 12 Branches (Earth). Modern scholars, such as Jonathan Smith and Adam Smith, have researched how these cycles were originally based on the orbital period of Jupiter (roughly 12 years).

• Yin-Yang and Wu Xing (Five Elements) Theory: The pairing of "Fire" with "Horse" in 2026 is derived from the Bazi (Eight Characters) system. This framework assigns one of the five elements to each Heavenly Stem. For 2026, the stem is Bǐng (Yang Fire), which is paired with the Horse (naturally a Fire sign), creating the "Double Fire" or "Red Horse" designation.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Folk Traditions

• The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon): This ancient medical text describes how different years (based on their Stem and Branch) affect human health. It links the Fire element of 2026 to the Heart and circulation, forming the basis for traditional health warnings about "Heart Fire" or restlessness during Horse years.

• The Great Race Myth: A piece of folklore used for centuries to explain the order of the 12 animals. While more of a cultural mnemonic than a scientific source, it explains why the Horse is the 7th sign.

• The Concept of Tai Sui (The Grand Duke of Jupiter): This is a folk-religious belief where each of the 60 years in the cycle is governed by a specific deity. The traditional practice of wearing red in 2026 for those born in Horse years comes from these Taoist and folk-astrological customs.

4. Modern Scholarly Interpretations

• Academic Research: Modern institutions like Columbia University and Indiana University maintain archives on the ritual foundations of the Chinese calendar, providing the historical context for how these ancient systems evolved from simple day-counting into the complex astrological system we use today

SOURCES: 

1. Classical Primary Sources (English Translations)

These are the foundational texts that established the Wu Xing (Five Elements) and the Gan-Zhi (Stems and Branches) systems.

• Sima, Q. (1993). Records of the Grand Historian: Han Dynasty II (B. Watson, Trans.; Revised ed.). Columbia University Press. (Original work published c. 91 BCE).

• Note: This source provides the historical record of the 60-year cycle used for state administration.

• Unschuld, P. U. (2011). Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen: An Annotated Translation of the Huang Di's Inner Classic - Basic Questions. University of California Press. (Original work published c. 300 BCE).

• Note: This is the primary source for how the Fire Horse energy (Fire element) affects the human body and "Heart Fire."

2. Academic & Scholarly Works

These sources explain the transition from the 7th Zodiac sign to the complex Fire Horse calculations.

• Bodde, D. (1991). Chinese Thought, Society, and Science: The Intellectual and Social Background of Science and Technology in Pre-Modern China. Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii Press.

• Note: Useful for understanding the philosophical intersection of Yin-Yang and the Heavenly Stems.

• Smith, A. J. (2011). The Chinese Sexagenary Cycle and the Ritual Foundations of the Calendar. In J. Steele (Ed.), Calendars and Years II: Astronomy and Time in the Ancient Near East. Oxbow Books.

• Note: This provides the mathematical breakdown of the 10 Stems and 12 Branches interaction.

• Walters, D. (2005). The Complete Guide to Chinese Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Decoding the Zodiac. Watkins Publishing.

• Note: A standard modern reference for the specific attributes of the "Double Fire" (Bing-Wu) year.

3. Cultural & Archaeological References

• Keightley, D. N. (2000). The Ancestral Landscape: Time, Space, and Community in Late Shang China (ca. 1200-1045 B.C.). Institute of East Asian Studies, University of California.

• Note: This source details the archaeological evidence from Oracle Bones regarding the earliest uses of the Heavenly Stems.

• Wilkinson, E. P. (2018). Chinese History: A New Manual (5th ed.). Harvard University Asia Center.

• Note: This is the definitive manual for the technical structure of the Chinese calendar and the sequence of the 12 zodiac animals.
  

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