Exploring the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Year of the Wood Dragon w/ Christopher Renstrom

[@cloudninetherapeutics7787]

You are a captivating story teller and a source of wisdom and delight. I loved this, as I usually do, when it comes to you, Christopher.❤

[@sujata5722]

Christopher you are a gift of wisdom, thank you🙏🏻✨💜

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode. It was a real pleasure to record! 😊

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You are SO sweet! And thank YOU for watching! 😊@@sujata5722

[@pchabanowich]

This is a pure lyrical romp through what has been a rather formidable body of knowledge. Thank you.💐

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I love that you enjoyed the romp! And romp is the perfect word! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Cosmikclues]

Thank You Christopher, Your illustrative story telling really brought the Chinese and Western elements together for me.❤❤❤

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad. There's quite a history to the interchange between the two. I only scratched the surface of it here. 😊

[@therussiancook5902]

You are pure soul of wisdom and delight. Love your astrology.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

And you are sweet and kind! Thank you for watching. It means a lot to me. 😊

[@jeanne3877]

Your ability to tell a story is amazing. You have a gift like no other- thank you for sharing!!!😘❤️

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You're welcome. And thank YOU for watching! 😊

[@heartsonghealingspace]

I live near the Navajo Nation and recently discovered a book about their astronomy. One story that I remember is about a winter constellation called the great snake. When the snake is in the sky, it is not on the earth. When you cannot see that constellation, you must be careful not to encounter snakes on the earth. How practical.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

And how FASCINATING! May I ask where you discovered this book? 😊

[@heartsonghealingspace]

@@christopherrenstromastro I bought mine in a catalogue. I have also seen it in a used book store. I will get the exact title, so you can research it.

[@heartsonghealingspace]

Wow! A quick search did not give me the cover of my book. Many more sources are available now. Mine was from an educational institution ...sorry so vague, it has been a while since I first read it. Give me a moment to locate it.

[@heartsonghealingspace]

@@christopherrenstromastro okay. Reprint has a new cover. Sharing the Skies. It is a cross cultural look at astronomy. Greek/Navajo.

[@heartsonghealingspace]

by Nancy C. Maryboy Ph.D. and David Begay, Ph.D. In this book you will find an introduction to the Navajo Universe, stories of the Navajo night skies, an introduction to Greek Astronomy, an introduction to space science, full color paintings of Navajo constellations images from the Hubble telescope and engaging education activities. There is a website with more options, but unable to link to you tube.

[@jessicagusbar3440]

You're a joy to listen too 😊

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I"m so glad you enjoyed the episode. And thank YOU for watching! 😊

[@maggiecraigie8114]

Hi ‘64 baby here, it’s gonna be a good year. Thanks, great video.

[@alexzaarabellalightrider1111]

Me too! And it's the year of the wood dragon... It only happens every 60 years!!! This is HUGE!!

[@yayababic31]

Another '64 baby here 👋 even if only for 12 hours, as I was born on December 31st around noon. I'm a wood dragon so this is really our year 🐉

[@ellenmuseum]

😊🐲🐉🌺🏵

[@ellenmuseum]

Wood dragon here too, cannot believe it 🍻🍻🥂

[@blissful4trees]

Christopher, you may be just the right person to tell this to... I am finding parallels between the ancient Chinese civilization and that of ancient Bharat or Hindu civilization. I believe they were both informing each other for way much longer than today's Historians are prepared to accept.

[@inspiredlotus111]

Loved this Christopher! Thank you as always for your luminous storytelling ❤❤

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode. It was a wonderful story to tell. 😊

[@ldcalifornia]

Thank you ever so much, Christopher! Fascinating and delightful. I'm glad to catch you at night. 😊

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Me, too! And thanks for watching! 😊

[@raventree333]

Christopher Renstrom, you improve the quality of my life. Bless you. ❤

[@christopherrenstromastro]

And you improve the quality of mine @raventree333. It's nice to hear from you. 😊

[@GabrieleRose-u6n]

Illumination is exactly what you've given us so generously here. Thankyou dear Christopher 💫💛💚

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate them. 😊

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Have I just been shown and revealed some wisdom and given astrological knowledge 🎉 🌌 in a Masterclass of sorts? Had to be my favorite episode and class of Astrology! Magnificent, magical, inspiring, insightful, vivifying, as well as edifying and paradigm-shifting! I will revisit this episode often! An elegant inspiring and rigorous teaching that will stay with me! 🎉🪵🐉 🌌!!!

[@DebMoon17]

Once again I’ve been transported to a different time and place by your masterful storytelling Christopher - such a joy. It’s true I often want immediate ice cream 😜. 🙏🏼🦋⭐️🌈.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

What a wonderful thing to want! My goodness, I don't think I've had a good scoop of ice cream in like forever . . . 😊

[@DebMoon17]

@@christopherrenstromastro no wonder you look so good!!! ⭐️

[@reikihealer59]

Thank you, I have been questioning a lot of what you shared, especially about the hunger, as my funds for food have decreased in the last few years, and being a Lunar Pig, have wondered why there was less food. I realized recently that the 'food' in the grocery store was not what I hungered for. Your story confirmed my understanding. Thank you

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I am so glad that this episode resonated with you. And I am grateful to you, too. 😊

[@nancybellantoni6099]

I loved this lecture. Thank you. The story has elements of a NDE

[@christopherrenstromastro]

It does doesn't it? I never thought of that before. Thanks for pointing that out! 😊

[@carolh1652]

The story at the end totally captivated me and that immersion and your ability to produce it among your listeners is beyond words. Thank you for that magic.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You are SO welcome! I thought it was a fantastic story and I'm glad to know you think so too. Thank you for watching. 😊

[@dianelklyras6471]

You are awesome Christopher!

[@christopherrenstromastro]

And you're awesome too @dianelklyras6471. And thanks for watching! 😊

[@Bon-WaiChou]

This is fantastic, Christopher! The animals also govern each month as follows: Rat December Ox January Tiger February Rabbit March Dragon April Snake May Horse June Goat July Monkey August Rooster September Dog October Pig November. So each animal could also correspond with a western astrological sign eg Rat is Sagittarius Ox is Capricorn Tiger Aquarius Rabbit Pisces Dragon Aries Snake Taurus Horse Gemini Goat Cancer Monkey Leo Rooster Virgo Dog Libra and Pig Scorpio.

[@alexzaarabellalightrider1111]

I just heard a lecture from Kepler College about the year of the wood dragon this Saturday. She said that the dragon corresponded to the sign of Leo... I think mostly because of its character traits. I wonder which one it's supposed to be. This is a mystery to be solved. Haha

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Thank you for sharing the month rulerships. I didn't know those before. 😊

[@kellyk7482]

Out of all the predictions for the Aquarius new moon/ square Uranus for Aquarius, yours was the most accurate one. Today I had an offer to look after a a major collection after the owner is gone and continue to build it. It’s an amazing offer but a huge responsibility so I am debating, as you said a nice problem to have. Thank you

[@christopherrenstromastro]

WOW!!! Congratulations!!! I hope it turns out the way you want it to. 😊

[@IMcynthia8666]

Thank you, Master Teacher Christopher. Thank you. I had been seeking to know more about the Wood Dragon for weeks now. Books and articles led me unsatisfied and still looking for that special something. I'd know it when I found it. Then, as if delivered as an answered prayer, you delivered that special something for us. It was more than I had hoped for. And the stories were beautiful! May this Chinese New Year of the Wood Dragon shower you with luck, sir. Much love to and gratitude for you, oh skillful Bard. How your passionate storytelling spellbounds me!!! And I LOVE it! ❤ 🐉

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Thank you for my New Year Blessings and I wish you the same love and gratitude. It's a pleasure hearing from you @IMcynthia8666. 😊

[@theconstructionqueen]

Hey Chris.. this is Stacey of Stacey and Anna and just like you said.. the MONEY SKY opened up after January!! We love you my friend...

[@christopherrenstromastro]

OH I'm so glad that worked out for you! Thanks for stopping by and saying so. Love you too my dear! 😊

[@morriganwitch]

I’m learning so much here xxx

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I"m so glad! That's what Astrology Hub is all about! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Jelka8]

Dear Christopher - How many tales within a tale have you told now:-)? Taking us through Chinese collage, just like that, and then closing the narrative with the story on the perls of wisdom. It's hillarious for a listener! I couldn' t have imagined a more revealing serving of Perls.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the episode. That makes me very happy. 😊

[@daniellawaterhawk6641]

Dearest Christopher, you are a master Bard. Lyrical, a bit comical and ever so wise. Thank you 💗

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You are SO sweet! Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. 😊

[@ginnywalker184]

Oh my, I love your stories; you are a master storyteller. I always find what you share so very interesting and holds so much information. Thank you for what you share. I do miss the weekly Horoscope Highlights and hope Astrology Hub brings it back at some point.

[@tangle1300]

Very interesting Chris! I always wondered why Chinese dragons looked the way they did and now i know the story behind that. Wonderful story and very enjoyable to learn

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Isn't that a great story? I wondered the same thing myself and was equally delighted with the answer. 😊

[@annmiddleton8780]

Thank you Christopher, brilliant soul food for thought. 🙏🏼❤️

[@jennifermcalchemy9816]

❤Thank you Christopher. I look forward to your show so much. ✨🙏🏼

[@christopherrenstromastro]

And I look forward to seeing you, too! Thankfully that's just a couple of weeks away. 😊

[@TwoGrainsOfGold]

Brilliant as always, Christopher! 👏👏👏 You really helped me connect the dots with regard to many things that are taken for granted in Jyoteesh / Vedic astrology regarding China. For example: in Vedic astrology, each planet correlates to a particular “nation”….but it’s more like “culture” not nation-state exactly. In that system, Jupiter is for China. And now what you just shared gets me to see that that Vedic logic makes perfect sense then! Also, we have a correlation between Vedic and Chinese with the Big Dipper. In Vedic, it’s called “SaptRishi Mandal” (Seven Sages) and each sage has certain jurisdictions on the 28 Nakshatras…lay Indians count 27, 28th one is for timing …usually used by governments & by lay people after consult with a pro. Now, here’s another biggie on the dragons 🐉…We (Indians) refer to them as Nagas - deified mythic serpents that guard treasure AND are responsible for fresh water. 💦 💧 If someone has water problems, the remedy usually involves donating something to a Naga temple or doing some penance there. Here’s another interesting thing: that “yellow dragon”, that’s the very one that the Chinese are encroaching on Indian territory over! 35:54 you see now? This is why they say “south has 2”. Nope, actually they have the red one, we Indians have the yellow one…they just keep trying to claim it! 😂 not to get political lol 😂 but maybe I just did. On the Elements: Vedic cosmology also counts 5 - fire, earth, Aerther / space the stuff between stuff, Air and Water. We also have a different more esoteric system of “8 elements”….but it’s not really elements, it’s called AsthaVasu which means “8 (ashth) in dwellers(vaasu)” which also has this “rock paper scissor” thing going….sorta…not quite. Fire dwells in Earth Sun dwells in Sky Water dwells in Air Stars dwell in Space (I may be off on some of those ☝️…different old books split them up differently) regardless they are supposed to be “in dwelling” like the Russian maitriyoshka dolls. So, well done 👍 Thanks again! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@christopherrenstromastro]

WOW!!!!! Thank you SO MUCH for this! I really appreciate it and it was very generous of you TwoGrainsofGold to take the time to share. 😊

[@kalyrizou8202]

Exquisite by far💙Thank you deeply dear Christopher🙏

[@tezzag818]

Absolutely delightful, thank you so much!

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You're welcome. And thank YOU for watching! 😊

[@amyjones2490]

I loved listening to your retelling of this fable.

[@gisrongr]

Wow, Christopher. Just…wow 💐💜💫

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this month's episode. 😊

[@christinafalchi6439]

I’m totally fascinated! Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad! I find Chinese Astrology and the Chinese Zodiac to be endlessly fascinating! 😊

[@meretegloff]

Thank you so much -this precious information opened my mind and closed a gap - so great to find connections ( and interesting differences) between East and West and - Earth needs badly this attitude in all fields, thank you for telling the story with the Wisdom Pearls - so inspiring - it is such a comforting release to get occupied with astrology ( astronomy as well!) - thank you for sharing your deep knowledge!!

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed this month's episode @meretegloff. And thank YOU for watching. 😊

[@djunaversecenterforhealing2505]

Thank you for a fascinating and informative lecture. 💕🙏🕉

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You're welcome! And thank YOU for stopping by and watching! 😊

[@jsvi]

Story telling at is greatest, thank you!

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I"m so glad you enjoyed the episode. 😊

[@graylunsford]

Beautifully well done! Thank you.

[@idunnsapple9500]

Ooo Christopher. I do love your story telling. Will love you to babysit my children!😉✨ I think the Hero of the story is the wife. Without a little push he wouldn’t be able to find the ‘pearls of wisdom’ ✨🧸✨💖🌟

[@mb102076]

Thank you, Chris! I was born the year of the Fire Dragon (‘76) and my natal Jupiter return happens in my 10th house, late May. Many people who follow Chinese astrology have said it’s “bad luck” as an adult when you have this 12-year cycle. I’m remaining optimistic. ;) I live in the Southeast part of the U.S., but have two business trips scheduled this spring to the Southwest (LA & Vegas).

[@8763-s7r]

Love your content! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@blissful4trees]

Thank you so much for your vivacious and so clear an account of this meandering, magical story❤

[@rosieeilon1882]

Thank you for the pearls of your wisdom. Weaving tapestry of stories that prove yet again how connected we all are. P.S. your vast knowledge of variety of mythologies, adds more pearls of wisdom to our lives ❤️‍🩹 Thank you ⭐️

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You're welcome. And thank YOU @rosieeilon1882 for your kind and encouraging words. 😊

[@marianmarshall7026]

Thank you, Christopher. You make a positive difference. Blessings

[@ThePipishpip]

I adore your story telling, I found myself laughing out loud many times listening to this and also learnt a lot!

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad! I've always felt that Astrology and storytelling naturally go together. 😊

[@KathlynLeonardi]

Thank you so much this conversation on other forms astrology. Your wonderful talent of telling a story, and the wish for all of us. Abundance of Love and Blessings to you.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! 😊

[@GatewayToAngels]

You are Magical and so very gifted Thank you for sharing your Divine wisdom with us ❤

[@Arkangelsnan1152]

That was so enlightening Christopher ! Many thanks for your clear explanations of sometimes difficult to understand the language of astrology 🙏💙💚🙌 Year of water dragon child here 🐉🐲

[@jacquelinesouth6598]

Thank you Christoper

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You're welcome. And thank YOU for watching. 😊

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

I love it! Thank you Christopher. The husband wasn't very bright, but he wasn't vengeful, either. He gets points for thatl

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Yes he does, doesn't he? 😊

[@angiebenden]

Very interesting. Thank you Christopher.

[@ISing2]

Thank you, as always, wonderful story! Looking forward to a better year as a may 64 baby and just getting past second saturn return 😊

[@JuanitaGrande]

Mama mia, dear Christopher, this talk was as enthralling as it was timely, (I began researching China only yesterday :), thanks AGAIN for a simply delightful presentation. I have never done this and, probably never will again, but: please consider this an open invitation to lunch chez nous, should you find yourself in gay Pareeee one day. 🥂

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Would LOVE it!!!!!!!! 😊

[@marciaguzman2831]

Thank you for the video! 🎉🎉🐞🥂✨🎇 Happy New Year!🐉

[@majasokolean8222]

This was lovely Christopher ❤ Thanks! 😊Btw how come Snake was not mentioned when giving predictions for signs for this year?

[@chrysalis-sanctuary]

Absolutely love your story telling!! ❤

[@theresaannhannah2346]

what a pure pleasure Christopher. I just love your stories!! thank you! 💜

[@bonniedonaldson1073]

I enjoyed this! Thank you.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

😊

[@sharonfernandes1658]

Profound! Thank you Christopher!

[@roseanna8910]

Thanks, that was very detailed. 🍃🌹🍃

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it @roseannal890. 😊

[@graceamsterdam5404]

Beautiful as ever, you are a great intelligent wise story teller. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You are very kind @graceamsterdam5404. And thank YOU for watching. 😊

[@paolad3207]

Hi Cristopher….thank you

[@TheMovingfuture]

Thank you Christopher very interesting and helpful.

[@MarM-]

Christopherrrrrr!❤

[@christopherrenstromastro]

@MarMmmmmmmmm! ❤

[@healersspeak3362]

Incredible thank you ❤

[@root2mindfulness973]

Wow I absolutely loved listening to this video. It’s so beautiful, magical captivating and informative. It’s exactly what I needed to know as well. Thank you so much! 🐉 ❤xx

[@TheAscensionPlayground]

Love your sharing, Christopher!!! I thought Polaris was located in the Little Dipper or Ursa Minor…. Not the big bear. 🐻 The little bear. lol.

[@junebowen4037]

Thank you for your information

[@helenpatterson3858]

Wow ! Hi Christopher!

[@angeljewellery___]

Aw thank you so much I love your stories and interpretations - love and light ❤

[@CAT-rq4dp]

You are a Marvel Christopher! ❤

[@pattyrupp8485]

Rivers of LOVE 😮🎉❤

[@CatarinaAntunesYouTube]

fabulous work, thank you

[@estellekingshott429]

Brilliant thank you for your excellent analysis of the astrology 💓💓💓🦄🦄🦄💚💚💚

[@marycollins8215]

Thank you!

[@gomap58]

Thank you 🙏 it’s such a beautiful story telling ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🌏😇❤️

[@melodytitus1008]

Dragons are yang? I always thought that a dragon/snake with no wings and living in water would definitely be yin...?

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Yes, I was surprised too. 😊

[@jessicalee7119]

Thank you for this. The story of the man being pushed into the cave is the perfect analogy for certain times/situations in my life! lol. Someone may intend to harm you but end up helping you.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

It's funny how that happens isn't it? 😊

[@Chenihal]

Missed Christopher ❤️🥹

[@christopherrenstromastro]

And I missed you too. 😊

[@dameluz5228]

The pearls were a literal reference-the “immortal” is an alien species that presented these literal gifts to a mere man…but the only “pearl” he could integrate was the 3rd called “food”. Gu Qi..🌱👁🎯🧿

[@jillybeanjillybean2322]

I enjoyed your chinese story.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad. It's always been a favorite story of mine. 😊

[@venusstromberg1500]

Mom and her pearls of wisdom. What was she telling me?

[@francidafne]

Thank you, that was really interesting!!

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@susanmcdonald9088]

History certainly adds so much, thank you! But Christopher! That northern pole, the one you mention where "Di" (sp?) the Chinese god resided, may be the same one the Egyptians located ATUM-RAH and the pointing obelisk one of which resides in D.C., aren't symbols fabulously passed on in the most amazing fashion! But what if a wandering star ("planetes" in ancient Greek) what IF there's been an actual huge shining planet there on a closer orbit to Earth thousands of years ago! A planet aka as "Helios", as "Sol", as "Chronos", in mythologies, and remembered even by the European alchemists who called this planet, "the best sun"... The planet SATURN! An amazing theory that will revolutionize academia and our understanding of ALL the ancient symbols, petroglyphs, cave paintings, statuary, evidences used by current ancient astronaut & et narratives, but before that, all the major religions, myths, stories, and astrological characteristics as prehistoric peoples remembered, recorded, and interpreted in different ways, the meanings we still have today! Extraordinary! On top of that, the "dragon" or serpent, also a mystery of its origins, may have an origin in the new PLASMA science! Actual cosmic plasma discharges between planets on closer orbits! It's an amazing theory! Inspiring! Undeniable if understood properly, what ALL the ancient messages & symbols, were really about! And that pole, the great conjunction of SATURN, VENUS, & MARS shone brightly 24/7, but brightest at night, beyond the sun, it marked out a revolving spectacle of the 24 hour day, and "Saturn's Day", Saturday, a special Day of Worship aka, "Sabbat", or even the European festival, SATURNALIA", and more, WHY? WHY was Saturn idolized? There must be an explanation! And why was VENUS, seen as feminine, ALL over the globe! The theory absolutely explains so much! "SYMBOLS OF AN ALIEN SKY, on YT, by The Thunderbolts Project... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmiocp-KmL95rbssi=VmjqWVpqPGWkq0U6 A real treat!

[@susanmcdonald9088]

And more dragons at the end of part II, with more explanations of electric universe & plasma sciences: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3K4cmqOiJWHrKMsi=ToVapDNTXcXckvFU Another magnificent documentary!

[@sheemakarp6424]

Informative & very cool ❤️

[@christopherrenstromastro]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@MelFlom]

The 100th monkey theory... Sounds like that's what the synchronicity between the advent of the Chinese and mesopotamian systems were. Thank for the vid. So much to learn in your content😊

[@michellerutt6683]

Bravo 👏 and thank you 🙏🫶💫

[@pattyrupp8485]

IN TREE GING 🌳💮🪷🐦‍🔥

[@ShahirShukor]

LOVE 🎉

[@christopherrenstromastro]

LOVE that you LOVE! And thanks for watching! 😊

[@violetatcontentboutique7188]

Beautiful! 😺💜

[@eyzup]

Delightful

[@karenwalker2890]

Oceans of much ❤ 🙏🏽

[@christopherrenstromastro]

Thank you! I"m so glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@ldcalifornia]

Here! 👋🏽

[@marjanvanzutphen5579]

Bedankt

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You're welcome. And thank YOU for watching! 😊

[@cynthiakluth7748]

Wow! I'm Fire Horse and in ancient times as a woman supposedly put to death

[@morriganwitch]

1966 ? It was supposed to be unlucky I think xxx

[@Mickiwalk]

I heard birth rates go down that year, but gosh! We do need our fire horses!

[@morriganwitch]

@@Mickiwalk I heard that too ;( love our Fire Horses I ve met a couple in my. Life and they were awesome xxx

[@vegansydmost1345]

I'm so glad to be a Yin White Tiger. When im world president (😀) all will be wise enlightened benevolent herbivores in illumination and light.

[@christopherrenstromastro]

You've got my vote for World President! 😊

[@bethbroussard252]

No way!!! My Jupiter is in house 8 and I’m a fire dragon

[@victoriam6927]

Yay 🎉