Take in the Heavenly Chi: 6 Simple Yet Powerful Tips for Thriving Through the Autumn Season

1. Metal energy is consolidating with inward movement, like a flower closing its petals. Be one with nature. It's okay to close your petals for awhile.
2. Metal’s motion is determined, forceful, strong, unyielding, self- reliant, reserved and sophisticated. Use these to your best advantage.
3. Metal is associated with the lungs, respiratory system and is related to the nose. Take in the heavenly Chi.
4. Both courage and sadness are emotions associated with this season. Allow yourself to weep when you feel to but also find the courage to face what's ahead. 
5. Metal represents the direction West (the direction of dreams and visions), the planet is Venus, and is symbolized by the White Tiger (one of the four spiritual creatures). Stand facing West and honor the "westness" of Autumn.
6. During this season's color represented by white, light white candles against the growing darkness of the season.

10 Tips: Autumn Maintenance Best Practices

The Metal Energetic Season Began August 7 and Ends October 20

Here are 10 Tips to Help You Thrive:

• Practice letting go in all things.

• Release old resentments or hurts. Start fresh.

• When feeling sad or stuck, remember that nothing is permanent. It will pass.

• Eliminate negative and destructive habits.

• Meditate or pray. This is the time of year when spiritual vision comes easier.

• Cleanse your body. Support the immune system by eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and less animal products.

• Help your body to rehydrate by drinking lots of water and eating high water content produce.

• Breathe and smell the new scents of nature and the season. Note the subtle or remarkable change in the quality of the air.

• Complete unfinished projects.

• Prepare for the winter.