In this energizing episode of In Your Element, Kathleen Kenneally welcomes us into the season of Spring and the arrival of the Fire Horse year. She weaves together Chinese New Year, Imbolc, and the Wood element to paint a picture of a moment in time that is all about fresh starts, courage, and forward motion. The Fire Horse invites us to take risks, envision our dreams, and make a leap of faith even when the path ahead is not fully visible, while the Wood element brings vision, clarity, and the grounded leadership energy of “forward is the only way we can go.”

Kathleen explains how Spring and the Wood element live in the body through the Liver and Gallbladder, which she likens to a general and their detail-oriented right hand. After a season of winter hibernation, the liver can feel stagnant or congested, which may show up as irritability, tension, or feeling “off.” She offers simple ways to support this transition, like starting the morning with lemon water, eating more greens and fresh foods, staying hydrated, and getting outside for a gentle 30 minute walk. Connecting with trees, birds, and the color green helps move stuck energy so the body can detox, make clearer decisions, and step into the season with more ease.

Looking back at the intensity of the Snake year, Kathleen acknowledges how many people were pushed to confront what no longer works, especially old patterns of over functioning, emotional heavy lifting, and staying in dysfunctional dynamics. As we move into the Fire Horse and Wood season, she encourages listeners to honor what they can no longer “unsee,” and to focus their attention on what they love and what feels hopeful, like a tractor beam drawing in more of the good. She also invites local listeners to her Spring Seasonal Acupuncture event on March 22, a long-standing community day designed to plug people directly into the energy of the season and boost immunity and alignment as Spring fully opens.

To learn more or book a session, visit kenneallyacupuncture.com or call (661) 252-4100.