Curiosity of the Day: Carnelian

Carnelian is a holy grail stone that aligns us with our gut, circulating the Qi (氣) to our most powerful instincts and sexual desires. Carnelian amulets have also been used to escort the dead, providing safe passage into whatever lies beyond the setting sun.

Curiosity of the Day: Kun 坤卦 (I-Ching Hexagram 2)

Kūn (坤) ☷ is the second I-Ching (易經) hexagram and is dominated by the Yīn (陰) energy. In fact it’s the most Yīn hexagram amongst all 64, and it’s known that “with extreme Yīn energy, comes the Yáng (陽)”. This in a way also resonates with Lì Chūn (立春),the first Seasonal Point (節氣) from the 24 Chinese Solar Terms. It’s indeed time for Spring.