Beware of the Doyo Season

Good morning! 🤗

The weather, earthquakes, and everything else have been quite turbulent these past few days.
The Doyo period also began the day before yesterday. This year's spring Doyo is from April 16th to May 4th.
If you've been feeling a bit off lately... it might be the influence of Doyo. Today, I'm talking about Doyo.

What is Doyo?

Many of you have probably heard the phrase “Eat eel on the Day of the Ox during Doyo!” in the summer.
This “Doyo” refers to the transitional period between seasons on the calendar.
So, it actually happens four times a year, once for each season.
The fact that only summer gets all the attention might just be a successful marketing strategy by eel shops. (´∀｀*) hehe

Because it's that kind of period, it's also a time when climate fluctuations and the general atmosphere of the world can feel chaotic. And there are several characteristics that tend to manifest in our bodies as well.

If you are experiencing these, it might be the influence of Doyo. 🌟
Furthermore, it is said that this is a period when it's best to be careful, as mistakes are more likely to happen, and it's often advised to avoid major contracts or to choose your dates carefully.

Cheese, cheese, cheese!

By the way, in Kigaku (Nine Star Ki), the Five Yellow Earth Star is in charge of Doyo. As someone who is a Five Yellow, there is something I crave uncontrollably when the Doyo period arrives.

That is, cheese 🧀
Cheese is a fermented food, and fermented foods are the type of food governed by the Five Yellow Earth Star.
I've always liked it, but one day I realized there was a time when I craved it uncontrollably, and when I checked, it was perfectly during the Doyo period. 👀

It's a food that can be a bit hard on the stomach, haha, but it was a moment where I felt that my body was reacting to the season. ✨
By the way, my favorite is the mini brie cheese in the blue package. I still have a good stock of it in the fridge right now. 🧀

Remember what you “love”

The “Doyo” I learned from my teacher had many things and actions that were off-limits, but on YouTube videos, there are various interpretations, such as that there aren't actually that many things you can't do.
If you know the basics, it's up to you what you choose.
Personally, I am conscious of “not overreacting to Doyo.”
I know that even if I'm careful, I might get caught up in unexpected mistakes or things beyond my control. I also know that because it's a time when it's easy to feel depressed, I might tend to look back and feel down. That's the kind of approach I take.

And at times like that, cherish what you “love” and take care of yourself.
The original purpose of Doyo is a preparation period for the next season.

If you are feeling a bit down, please try to practice what you “love.” I'm sure it will make you feel lighter. ^^
I will be immersing myself in many writings in the town of note. 🗒️

Thank you for reading today as well. 🍀