The progeny of heat and pressure, METAL embodies the magic of time, its innate preciousness an exposé of the Hermetic rituals that occur in the mysterious depths of the underworld where life, death, and transformation happen. Metals are comprised of matrices of minerals, which are catalysts for action and necessary for all organic life, sustaining and empowering all processes from mushroom to man. It’s one of the first things we pounded and shaped for use, and in this sense, has always been emblematic of alchemy and transformation. Metals are, in essence, what make things valuable. Metal embodies the archetypal energy of Autumn - releasing, refining, and stripping down to what's essential, like leaves being cast from the tree to return to origin as mulch. Through their pivot of beauty and loss, they let us understand the indispensable allure that lies within, allowing this transformation to uncover who we are without our fruits and flowers, exposing the silvery crone core in all of us and letting her luster be untarnished.
Qi Flow Contracting inward and surrendering to transformation like precious metals being forged in the depths
Birthed By Earth
Shaped & Smelted By Fire
Lifecycle Compost
Creation Cycle Pruning, clearing, refining, perfecting, completing
Evolution Young Yin
Season Autumn
Weather Dry
Time Of Peak Energy 3-7 am
Mixtapes of the Tao: Metal
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Ecologic Role Master Of Qi
Elemental Vocation Taking in, holding on, letting go
Soul Sphere Instincts & Survival Drives
Energetic Vibe The Hierophant, Death, The Hermit, Temperance
Body The Lungs, Large Intestine, Nose, Skin
Organic Imprint
Barrier systems and protective shields. Organs that take in and let go, accumulating precious qi from above via inhalation and cutting our losses out the back end via defection. Things that dry, wither, and contract in response to the environment. The deep, ancient instincts of smell and touch that allow our primal selves to sense the world around us.
Medicine How to strip down to what’s essential?
In Balance
Organized, disciplined, conscientious, refined, reflective, sensitive, structured, tidy, accepting of death and loss, knowing one’s own self-worth, possessing strength under pressure, being aesthetically-minded
Out of Balance
Sad, grief-stricken, critical, withdrawn, uptight, self-isolating, suffering from a lack of self-worth, pleasure-denying, punishing, perfectionism, control freak tendencies, anal retention, zealotry, struggling with the inability to let go
How Metal Energy May Be Speaking Through You
Truthseeking, Soul Searching, Questioning Values, Seeking Purity, Immunity Issues, Environmental Sensitivities, Dry Skin & Mucus Membranes, Asthma, Respiratory Disorders, Allergies, Congestion, Shortness Of Breath, Frequent Colds, Eczema, Stress-Induced Skin Issues, Stiff Spine & Posture, Constipation, Intestinal Disorders, Control Issues, Chronic Disappointment, Death Obsession, Being Easily Brought To Tears
Forge Your Metal
Like the precious metals sequestered & shrouded deep within Earth’s core that alert us to the hidden treasures within, create and use structures that support you in bringing forth your brilliance and radiance. Crystallize these values and surrender to transformation.
