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The equinox is not just a date on the calendar, it's a message your body has already received.

In this special episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah explores the profound wisdom of Qigong's five-element system and what the changing seasons mean for your energy, your emotions, and your healing. Whether you're in the Northern Hemisphere stepping into the vibrant awakening of spring, or in the Southern Hemisphere beginning the sacred inward journey of fall, this episode meets you exactly where you are.

Sarah walks through what's happening energetically for both hemispheres right now, including why you might be feeling unexpected bursts of anger or impatience (hello, liver energy and Fire Horse year), or a rise of grief and depression that seems to come from nowhere (your lung energy system is detoxing, and that's actually good news).

You'll discover:

• Which organ energy systems are going "on duty" this equinox and how to lovingly support them
• Why the Fire Horse year of 2026 is amplifying everything, and how to ride that energy without burning out
• Simple, practical tools: pear tea for lung lubrication, leafy greens for the liver, and the healing power of hugging a tree
• A guided body meditation to speak directly to your organ systems and invite them into the new season
• How to use this powerful transition point to release what no longer serves you and plant seeds for who you are becoming

This episode is grounded in the ancient Chinese medicine principles behind Spring Forest Qigong and woven with Sarah's signature warmth, vulnerability, and practical spiritual wisdom. No prior Qigong experience needed, just an open heart and a willingness to listen to what's already alive within you.

You are not broken. You are a seed about to burst open.

Join Sarah's free Qigong practice group, Monday–Friday, 7–7:35am Pacific on Zoom. Learn more at marrvelouslife.com.

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