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The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, celebrates everything the arrival of spring represents: fresh beginnings, renewal, and new growth. It marks a powerful energetic transition, from the subtle, intuitive yin wood Snake energy into the bold, radiant qi (life force) of the yang fire Horse.

The Horse arrives with speed, momentum, courage, and fiery passion. This gives us a beautiful opportunity to set mindful, heart-led intentions for the Year of the Yang Fire Horse.

Growing up, my mom would cook all the lucky foods for Lunar New Year. My favorite was Fa Gao, often translated as “Prosperity Cake,” and phonetically sounding like “rise to be rich.” Funny how a little flour, a little brown sugar, a little hot water, and a little baking powder can carry so much meaning and hope.

The qi recipe of this Fire Horse year is strong and dynamic. Let’s choose to guide this energy with the ingredients of courage, strength, and wisdom — moving forward with clarity and purpose rather than being carried by the flames.

May this year bring you much peace, joy, good health, and true prosperity. Happy Lunar New Year, Everyone.