Over the last few weeks the United States has been experiencing what the meteorologists are calling “unseasonably cold” weather. ABC News featured an article “Early Season Snow, Cold Shocks the Southeast”, which goes on to describe the snow storm which blanketed much of the region between the Great Lakes down through South Carolina.

Temperatures on Sunday, November 2, ranged between 34 degrees (F) in Memphis, TN to 52 degrees in Miami, FL.

The weather “experts” seem to be at a loss for why this early season arctic air is pushing so far south and so soon. Given that this is still fall/autumn after all, shouldn’t the weather be cool but not winter cold!

There is one point the experts are missing. Contrary to what modern science thinks, the universe and nature does not follow a strict man made calendar which states that fall occurs every September 22 (give or take a day or so), nor does winter wait for December 21st.

Nature follows a different set of laws, Universal Laws, that modern man and his modern sciences has become increasingly disconnected. If you were a keen observer you may have noticed the animals making their seasonal adjustments (migrations, eating extra food, preparing for hibernation etc…) occurring earlier this year than last. For instance, in some parts of the southern United States, bald eagles returned for their winter retreat the end of August, not October as they often do. Various northern birds, including Canadian Geese, began their winter migrations earlier as well.

This does not make sense viewed through the filter of western/modern science, which states the animals should not act this way until the experts announce the seasonal change.

Viewed through the ancient science and philosophy of Taoism, however, this makes perfect sense. Fall actually arrived on August 7th and winter arrived on (wait for it…) November 7, 2014! This means that come December 21st, the Northern Hemisphere will actually be half way through winter, unless we experience a prolonged winter which is likely.

According to Master Zhongxian Wu “…Compared with last winter, in most parts of northern hemisphere it will be much colder this year. Unlike last year, I do not expect that we will experience a mild winter here in the Stockholm [Sweden] area. Like many places, we will encounter some heavy snowstorms and experience the Dry Metal and Cold Water…This Dry Metal and Cold Water Qi [energy] will generate more physical and mental challenges to those who have health issues related with skin, lung, large intestines, heart, gallbladder, and/or kidney.”

This winter will be very cold combined with cold water and has the potential to produce major snowstorms, perhaps even record breaking. Of more concern, however, is the effect on ones health. As Master Wu pointed out, a wise person will pay extra attention to strengthening and preserving his lungs, large intestine, heart, gallbladder and kidneys. Of course, we can strengthen all of our systems, and this is good advice no matter what time of year, however, if someone has a weakness or problem with the areas mentioned, then they should pay particular attention to those areas this winter!

Now is the time to strengthen your internal energy and organs through proper internal exercise, diet and by utilizing the Forgotten Foods/Taoist Teas.

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