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Liminal Knowing: A Winter Curriculum on Power, Wildness, and Wise Woman Healing
December 21, 2025 - February 4, 2026 The December New Moon is the start of my year. Something about a dark, cold night on the precipice of the Winter Solstice feels more nurturing than a rigid date. It’s reminiscent of death and rebirth, and of cycles coming to a close. A celestial shedding, welcoming new energy when the sun rises the next morning. Unlike other lunisolar calendars that start closer to the Spring Equinox, this tradition is something I’ve practiced since 2021 a
Melodie Santodomingo
Jan 410 min read
Stop Fighting Winter: What Your Body Actually Needs From A TCM Perspective
In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, that means something very specific. It's not just about cold weather and shorter days—it's about entering the season of the Water element, a time when nature (and our bodies) are asking us to turn inward, conserve energy, and rest deeply. It's the season that represents Yin, stillness, and rest.
Melodie Santodomingo
Dec 3, 20255 min read
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