Catherine Lumenello, PLLC - Classical Chinese Medicine in Southern Vermont

12/16/2025

12/13/2025

Embrace the Dark. 🖤

12/10/2025

12/06/2025

It’s coming. Two more months to complete the shedding before the RISING can begin! ❤️‍🔥

According to the Chinese zodiac, beginning 17 February 2026, we enter the Year of the Fire Horse.

This year (2025), we are in the Year of the Wood Snake, which is a cycle of shedding, refinement, and truth. The Snake teaches us to release anything that drains our peace or disconnects us from who we’re becoming, including outdated patterns, expectations, and yes, the “snakes in the grass.” Its energy supports transformation without chaos: quiet shifts, intentional choices, and growth that isn’t driven by revenge, noise, or comparison.

Aligned with Universal Year 9 in numerology, 2025 marks the closing of a chapter; a clearing of space emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. It’s the year we outgrow old identities and prepare for something new.

But 2026 arrives with a different rhythm.

With the Fire Horse energy, we’re invited to move forward boldly. Not impulsively, but with clarity and conviction. The Horse represents freedom, progress, passion, and movement, while Fire adds intensity, creativity, and courage. Together, they bring momentum to the decisions we make, alignment to the opportunities we welcome, and breakthroughs in areas that once felt stuck. This is the year where readiness meets opportunity, and action meets purpose.

And with Universal Year 1 in numerology, 2026 marks the beginning of a fresh nine-year cycle. New paths open. New connections enter. New ideas take shape. It’s a year of intention, initiation, and inspired action.

When the Fire Horse and Universal Year 1 meet, the message is clear: 2026 is a powerful beginning. Move with confidence. Trust your pace. Honour your progress. Say yes to alignment, no to hesitation, and let your expansion speak louder than explanation ever could.

The Snake helped you release. The Fire Horse will help you rise.



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12/02/2025

The dark night allows us the chance for alignment - grab it. 🖤

December is not just another month.
It’s the closing of a chapter and the opening of a new one.
It carries lessons of letting go, of realigning, and of preparing your soul for what’s ahead.

Detachment reminds you to release what disturbs your peace.
Discipline teaches you to build the life you want, not the life you settle for.
Direction keeps your energy pointed towards your purpose.
Devotion anchors you in growth instead of excuses.
And Divine Patience reminds you that everything unfolds at its perfect time.

This month isn’t about running after life or forcing anything to happen.
It’s about aligning your heart with what is meant for you.
It’s about removing distractions, healing old wounds, and stepping into the version of yourself you’ve been growing into all year.

December asks you to slow down, reflect, and realign.
Close the old doors gently and allow the new ones to open naturally.
Don’t chase life—flow with it. 🌿

12/02/2025

World AIDS Day… where was the recognition?

11/21/2025

Just let it alllllllll go.
Freedom awaits. 💗

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Take a moment…
And enjoy your hot chocolate. ☕️