S4 (Ding) Red Bird

S4 (Ding) Red Bird

Ruling Animal

Red Bird

Represents

It is a symbol of freedom and uplifting energy. It is the spirit of enlightenment.

Meaning of Stem

S4 Ding - means small, nail, 4th and population

Element Relationship

YIN Fire is not as intense as Yang fire (S3), Today consider being more gentle, warm and loving with yourself and others. (HT) SOUTH

Aspect of body

Front part of body

Meaning

The energy today is the peak of the cycle. Everything is at it’s strongest. New life is at the door. Use it

Aspect of Season

Middle summer

Physical Areas and body systems

Heart, tongue and mouth. E.g. Heart palpitation and ulcers in mouth, weak heart or poor circulation.

Acupuncture Points
Meridian
Element

Process  

S4 (Ding) is the energy of the day

(ACTIVATION)

  • Stimulate Open Point (Rub 1min or use Manaka HZ)
  • Discuss Master Point
  • Apply Sinew Program CV10 Heart, CV7 Pericardium (S4).
  • Stimulate HT A/P and Yuan for DING (CV14, HT7)
  • 1) Discuss the element

    2) Stimulate aspect of the For DING this is the front of the body, can rub the front.

    3) Discuss the meaning of the heavenly stem and how does the client relate to

    4) Activate Physical

    5) Take client through meditation

Meditation

RED BIRD Meditation: Stand, feet hip distance apart, hands by your side, facing south. (Or imagine if doing this with a client)

Imagine you are standing on the earth in middle summer and from the blazing sun above you emerges a red bird. The bird flies free and as he passes you, instantly your energy is uplifted. Bring your focus on your breath and breathe deeply into your body, bring your focus to the areas of DING. This includes your heart, chest and mouth. The Ding energy is related to blood circulation. Bring your focus to the blood flowing from your heart and being pumped through the rest of your body. As you slowly breathe in and out begin to focus on the element relationship and how you can incorporate them into today. This includes being gentler and warmer and loving with yourself and others. As you breathe imagine grabbing the earth with your toes and meeting the heaven with Gv20.

This visualization should take at least 5 minutes, however can be done for longer period.