Your Self and Your Health: Yin Metal (Xin) People
Our bodies are the most interesting – and sometimes
complicated – mechanisms in the world. Both fragile and strong. Easily broken
and a system that is capable of mending itself. They sustain our lives and
house the Self within the flesh and muscle.
Learning more about our health is
imperative to Chinese Astrology Ba Zi, which teaches us that the Ten Selves
each have a meridian organ that can show signs of physical, energetic and
emotions imbalances that we can address with improving our lifestyle.
In this post, we focus on the Xin Self.
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The Lungs are the
ruling meridian of this Self.
The lungs control the skin and the blood, a
vital part of the body’s overall vitality and immunity. They are located in the
seat of Po (this needs to be explained) a corporal soul that regulates
self-preservation and self-protection. Due to the Lung’s natural function of
dispersing moisture to the skin, this meridian is responsible for the
maintenance of healthy, glowing skin.
When the Lung meridian is balanced, makes
the individual righteous, giving a sense of integrity, dignity, and
self-esteem. When the Lung energy is reliable, breathing is healthy, and the
body is thrumming with energy. In contrast, when there is an imbalance in the
Lungs, there are feelings of sorrow, grief, anxiety, shame, and despair.
Energetic disruptions in the Lung meridian
can also involve depression, grief, unworthiness, desperation, foggy thoughts
and the inability to take in surroundings. When the Lung Qi (energy) the other vital organs slowly drain of energy, causing shortness
of breath, a raspy voice and encompassing fatigue.
Health advice for
Xin individuals:
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Work out, e.g., walking, running or cycling
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Take Cordyceps to improve immune system
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Sing (Yes, even if you’re tone deaf!)
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Learn to respect yourself and others
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Increase intake of beans, white meat, and tofu
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Consume white food such as cauliflower, radish, and white mushrooms
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If phlegm is an issue; use goat or sheep products
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