Hello,


In regard to the fact that this week Mars is closest to Earth since
60 000 years and more (the last time it was in 57617 BC), here are
some points, related to qigong and Chinese medicine:

In Chinese, Mars is called "the Fire Planet", as it corresponds to
the fire element. In the ancient astrological treatises it is
written that the main property of Mars is to cleanse away the evil
forces and make justice for those who have violated the natural
laws. Its energy is very purifying for everyone.
For some people Mars will play a definitely positive role, while
for others - not so good. Why is this? It is
important to know what element (wood, fire, earth, metal or water) is
represented in one's heavenly stem of the birthday. For example, for
those who have wood, earth or fire element, Mars will have the most
beneficial effect, because according to the Teaching of the Five
Elements and the Cycle of Generation of the Elements, the wood
generates fire, fire generates earth, and so on. These elements are
in harmony with the fire energy of Mars.
From another point of view, the Mars' influence will be most
unfavorable to the peoples with metal element (the metal as their
heavenly stem in their day of birth). It is logical: according to
the Cycle of Destruction of the Elements, the fire destroys
(controls) the metal. Of course, these destructive force of Mars'
fire energy will not be so forcefull if in one's horoscope there is
at least one water element (the water controls the action of the
fire).
One more thing: as fire destroys the metal, and the metal
corresponds to the lungs and the large intestine, we can expect
increase of respiratory and intestinal diseases this Fall (dominated
by the metal element), and also in the recent few years.

Perhaps, most of you have already felt how intense is the energy in
the air and in the ody. Some people mention that they are feeling
much more refreshed and revitalized, some say that they sleep less
than usually. We should not forget that Mars has a Yang energy, and
thus it activates the Yang energy in the body. Let's take this rare
chance to get some pure Yang energy from Mars - especially in the
evening and night hours you can mentally connect with Mars and
meditate. It does not matter what is your personal element - Mars
will enrich you with new components in your energy and will give you
even more powers and vitality.

Anna Pecheva