The Return of the Yin

Have you noticed...
the return of the yin feminine container?! 

Lately, I have been feeling a different kind of invitation in the air. A quiet return to the yin. A softer way of being that is not passive, not weak, and definitely not waiting for anyone to “make it safe” for us. 

I want to name something clearly: this softening is not dependent on the masculine stepping up. And it is not a dig at the masculine, either. It is simply a remembering. A collective permission slip to come back into the body, into breath, into presence, into receptivity. 

Now, I know the word safe can feel complicated right now. The world is loud. Politics are intense. And if you are paying attention at all, you may feel the edge of that in your nervous system. So let me say it this way: even when the world is turbulent, we can create an inner container that holds us. We can choose to build a sanctuary inside ourselves. We can choose to soften without surrendering our discernment. We can breathe in the feminine without abandoning our strength. 

And this is where I want to gently include the masculine in the room. The masculine is not being asked to disappear or perform or hold everything together. It is being invited to rest from constant output. To reconnect with creativity instead of pressure. To remember that stillness is not stagnation and softness is not failure. When the masculine allows space for creativity, intuition, and quiet listening, it becomes more embodied, more present, and more resilient.

Not weaker. Wiser.
This is a practice for all of us.
Inhale into spaciousness.
Exhale into groundedness.

Expand our capacity to stay open and steady at the same time. The yin is not an escape. It is a deeper kind of power. And I believe we are being asked to embody it now. 

If you want to play with this, try this for one minute:
Breathe in through the nose and feel your ribcage widen.
Breathe out slowly and let your shoulders drop.
On the exhale, ask: What would softness feel like if it was safe inside me? 

Fire Horse energy  

Chinese New Year begins on February 17, 2026, and it marks the Year of the Fire Horse. 
Fire Horse energy is movement, momentum, and truth with the volume turned up. It is catalytic. It wants clear pathways. It does not like cluttered corners, clogged schedules, or old emotional piles we keep stepping around. 

So here is our simple February practice: clear space so energy can move. 

Not a full-blown weekend purge. We are not punishing ourselves with a marathon clean. We are doing the powerful, sane thing: 15 minutes a day. The FlyLady.net (I’ve been a fan since, as my youngest would say, “the late 19’s.” It keeps cleaning simple without overwhelm. 

*For those with predominantly masculine energy, this is a calling for you to tap into your creative side and your stillness. 

The Fire Horse 15-minute list:
Front door and flow 

• Set a timer for 15 minutes. 
• Pick one item at a time. 
• Stop when the timer ends. 

Front door and entry 

• Remove anything that does not belong in the entryway. 
• Clear the floor completely so the energy can “land.” 
• Wipe the doorknob and the inside of the door. 
• Shake out the mat or vacuum it. 
• Put a bowl or small tray by the door for keys and sunglasses. 

Walkways and flow paths 

• Clear the main walkway from the front door to the kitchen. 
• Clear the walkway from the bedroom to the bathroom. 
• Clear the walkway from the living room to the back door. 
• If you trip over it, it does not live there. 

Quick clutter decisions 

• Trash 
• Donate 
• Belongs elsewhere 
• Keep and put away immediately 

Body and mind clutter, too 

• Drink one extra glass of water. 
• Open a window for two minutes. 
• Unclench your jaw. 
• Write down the one repeating thought that is stealing your peace, then ask: Is this even mine? 

If you want a little extra Fire Horse magic, do this right after you finish: 

• Stand at your front door. 
• Take one deep inhale. 
• Exhale and imagine the pathway in front of you clearing. 
• Then say, out loud, “My energy has room to move now.” 

If you want extra support and a powerful container to clear your personal clutter before we step into the Chinese New Year, it would be a beautiful time to join us on February 1st forSacred Seasons. We will clear what is heavy, reset what is stuck, and make room for what is next, together. 

Thanks for taking the time!

Much Love,

Dena