11/17/2025
The symbolism of autumn and the associated element of metal encourages us to be clear about our integrity and values. When we reflect on how we are standing in the world, is it from a place mutual respect and regard? Or from a place of judgement and criticism? When we can find a healthy balance towards ourselves and others in this way, we are exemplifying healthy metal qualities. The metal element is also about boundaries, both recognizing what they are, and also the ability to create healthy boundaries. Our two metal channel organ systems- lung and large intestine- can give us a lens into how we are engaging with the energetics of the metal element in our systems. 🍂
In the energetic calendar, we have already crossed into winter, which is associated with the element of water, and organ channel systems of bladder and kidney. The symbolism here encourages us to ponder: Are we able to distill down our essence, our values, to nourish our inner resouces that will cultivate and fuel inspired action come spring? Are we able to say no to whatever we need to say no to? Can we surrender to unknown circumstances without fear, trusting we have everything we need within us to get through? ❄️
