One sure thing: as soon as the calendar page turns from December to January, we start to get inquiries about when people will see Narrye Caldwell’s post for the Chinese (Lunar) New Year. Well, here it is! As always, enjoy. Year of the Metal Ox—February 12, 2021 Let me start with a true story. […]
Displaying posts written by
Narrye Caldwell L.Ac.
who has written 15 posts for KaiMen.
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2020
Year of the Metal Rat–Jan. 25, 2020 to Feb. 11, 2021
Once again, we delight in posting Narrye Caldwell’s column on the upcoming year, seen through the perspective of Chinese Astrology. Narrye is a longtime practitioner and teacher of Tai Chi, as well as her other pursuits, and has published two books with Plum, “Blossoms in the Spring: A Perfect Method of Qigong” (co-authored with Ted […]
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2019
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2019
Year of the Earth Pig: Feb. 5, 2019-Jan. 24, 2020
Plum’s resident Chinese Astrologer, Narrye Caldwell, once again graces our site with her annual post on the upcoming New Year—this year’s party is hosted by the Earth Pig. The year of the Earth Pig arrives on February 5, 2019. If you’re feeling a bit, well, dog-eared, after last year, I’m happy to tell you that […]
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2018
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Chinese Year of the Earth Dog
Every January, we look forward to the New Year post from Narrye Caldwell, Plum’s resident Chinese astrologer. She describes this one as “quirky and irreverent.” This year, we add something extra: A colorful PDF version you can download to your computer, or even print out and give to friends. Click link above for PDF. The […]
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Year of the Fire Rooster–January 28, 2017
Year after year, Narrye Caldwell’s annual Chinese Astrological analysis has been one of Plum’s most popular and requested topics. We are happy to once again offer it here. All Chinese wisdom traditions, including medicine, divination, astrology, and feng shui, are systems of pattern identification that guide us in adapting gracefully to change. A world in […]
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2016
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Year of the Fire Monkey—February 8, 2016
Our resident astrologer makes no predictions for this unpredicatable Monkey Year. Remember though, this is Chinese Astrology…a completely different animal, so to speak. Back in November several friends told me they were sure they already felt the effects of the coming Monkey year. I insisted that this was impossible, that Chinese astrology doesn’t work that […]
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2014
Plum’s Official Astrologer Gets Back on her Horse
Year of the Wood Horse-2014 By Narrye Caldwell I thought I could stay safely hidden with the covers over my head, my preferred position during the 2013 Snake year. But the forward impulse of the Yang Wood Horse has finally coaxed me from my den. So, even though I’m late out of the starting gate, […]
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2013, Year of the Water Snake
This from our resident Chinese medical doctor and ZiWei astrologer: Narrye Caldwell L.Ac. This year’s Chinese Lunar New Year arrives on February 10 and ushers in the year of the Water Snake. In Chinese astrology Snakes are introverted, mystical, sensual, cautious, observant, quietly ambitious, and don’t like to be in the limelight. They are masters of transformation, […]
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2011
Practicing
Every morning I walk to the park near my house and go through a particular routine. Though there are variables in the routine, it always contains the same basic building blocks.
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2009
Review: Chinese Medicinal Teas
In “Chinese Medicinal Teas,” the authors have given us a compendium of folk formulas that can be made by lay people as well as Chinese medical practitioners.
Sep
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2008
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2008
PLUM’S Tai Chi Short Set
You might wonder what possible use a new Tai Chi set could be, given the myriad of excellent styles and sets already being taught today. But whether you are a curious beginner just entering this ancient art, or a seasoned professional with many students, the new short set recently developed by master teacher Ted Mancuso […]
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2008
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2008
Overtraining
The Viewpoint: Chinese Medicine: Proper training is a great aid to martial artists but sometimes dedication can transform into a darker pursuit …
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2008
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2008
The Doctor as Warrior
The Viewpoint: Chinese Medicine: There are aspects of practicing that are truly an “inner art.” Here we deal with some of these …
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2007
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2007
A Tooth from the Tiger’s Mouth
Tom Bisio’s book is a welcome addition to the literature on treating injuries with Chinese Medicine. It will be useful for practitioners of Chinese medicine, martial artists, and athletes.
