Summary of Qi Gong Weather Report – November 6, 2025
Unusual Yin–Yang Convergence
Overview
This report covers an unprecedented energetic pattern where Yin and Yang are rising simultaneously, a phenomenon not noted in classical records. Master Steenrod observes that both forces are unusually strong and overlapping, creating irregular environmental and internal conditions.
Core Pattern
Normally: Fall sees Yang slowly descending as Yin begins to rise.
Now: Yang remains steady while Yin surges upward earlier than usual.
Effect: Two strong, opposing forces coexist — a condition nature and human systems aren’t built for.
Implications
Energetic Duality:
High Yang = drive, activity, impulse to act.
Rising Yin = deeper rest, easier sleep.
Together, they create a state of energetic contradiction.
Biological Strain:
Body struggles to adjust.
Risk of fatigue, soreness, irregular heart rhythms, and digestive disruption.
Feels like “10 extra degrees” of intensity in daily life — overstimulating and disorienting.
Emotional Consequences:
Increased irritability, agitation, or sharp emotional swings.
Sensation of pent-up yet unfocused energy — acting without clear harmony.
Inner discord mirrors the imbalance in nature.
Key Metaphor
“If a fruit tree bore fruit nonstop all year, it would fatigue. In the short term, more fruit; in the long term, less life.”
This analogy captures the danger of sustained activity without recovery — a clear parallel for how overextension in this phase can exhaust one’s qi and spirit.
Perception & Temperature Analogy
The change feels larger than it is: like a winter suddenly 10 degrees warmer.
Our senses exaggerate imbalance, amplifying emotional heat and internal friction.
Takeaway
Listen to your system: Don’t let increased Yang trick you into overexertion.
Honor Yin: Lean into rest, reflection, and gentle practices.
Expect emotional amplification: Recognize heightened reactivity as environmental, not personal failure.
Flagstaff-specific: Conditions may vary by region, but awareness and balance apply universally.
Quote Highlights
“Humans can tolerate very large changes… as long as they are done slowly.”
“We’ll be active, but emotionally disrupted — like energy trying to balance two seasons at once.”
“When we are in discord with the external world, our emotions also tend to enter into a discord.”
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Does Master Steenrod Know What He’s Talking About?
The Yin–Yang Collision and the Science of Seasonal Overload
by Hal Winthrop
The Claim
In this period’s Qi Gong Weather Report, Master Mikel Steenrod delivers something rare: a forecast that makes even the classics blink.
According to him, both Yin and Yang are rising at the same time—a dual surge unseen in centuries of Taoist record. Normally, autumn is the graceful trade-off between the two: Yang retreats, Yin steps forward, and nature exhales. But this year, he says, the exchange jammed. Yang stayed high while Yin came on strong.
To the ordinary listener, that might sound like energy poetry. To practitioners of internal arts, it’s a serious disturbance in rhythm—the cosmic equivalent of a drummer and a bass player both soloing at once.
Classical Context — The Rules of Nature’s Score
The Huangdi Neijing Suwen, the cornerstone of Chinese medical thought, outlines the year as a breathing cycle:
“In spring, Yang grows; in summer, Yang flourishes; in autumn, Yin takes command; in winter, Yin is full.”
Each stage sets the tone for body and behavior—when to move, when to store, when to rest.
A simultaneous rise of Yin and Yang violates that score. The Neijing warns that “when cold and heat do not arrive in order, the qi is disturbed and disease arises.”
In other words, the classics agree: out-of-season energy equals human stress.
So Steenrod’s claim, though unrecorded, sits within the old playbook’s logic. He’s just calling a new variation—a climate of contradiction.
Modern Mirror — What Science Sees
Step outside the qi-circle for a moment. Modern physiology speaks the same language under different names.
When the body’s sympathetic (Yang) and parasympathetic (Yin) systems fire together, researchers call it autonomic conflict.
The result? racing heart, poor sleep, digestive tension, and emotional volatility—exactly the symptoms Steenrod warns about.
Chronobiology offers another clue. Seasonal change normally cues our circadian rhythms: daylight fades, cortisol drops, melatonin rises. When those cues blur—through sudden temperature spikes, humidity shifts, or artificial light—the body can’t tell which phase it’s in.
We end up, quite literally, both awake and tired at once.
Even Steenrod’s “extra 10 degrees in winter” analogy has scientific echo. Studies show that unexpected warmth in normally cold months increases irritability and aggression. Emotional heat follows physical heat; the Taoist link between climate and mood checks out neatly under a thermal camera.
The Fruit Tree Parable
“If a fruit tree were made to bear fruit all year, it would fatigue.”
That single metaphor may be his most precise teaching.
Biologically, continuous growth without dormancy drives oxidative stress—plants deplete soil nutrients, and humans burn through hormonal reserves.
In both cases, the system stops recovering.
In modern fitness terms, it’s overtraining syndrome; in corporate life, burnout; in medicine, adrenal fatigue. Taoists have simply been describing the same loop in poetic shorthand for two thousand years.
Emotional Weather
Steenrod warns of “frantic activity” paired with “emotional disruption.”
Psychologists would describe the same state as heightened sympathetic activation—a body wired for battle but given no opponent. The energy has nowhere to go, so it turns inward, surfacing as anxiety, irritability, or impulsive behavior.
His local note for Flagstaff—expect sharper tempers and restless nights—could double as a clinical forecast during any period of environmental volatility.
So… Does He Know What He’s Talking About?
Yes—just not in meteorological terms.
Steenrod’s “dual rise” isn’t measurable on a barometer, but it reflects a genuine physiological phenomenon: simultaneous activation of opposing regulatory systems.
Where the ancients read the sky, moderns read cortisol curves. Both see the same pattern—a body out of sync with the season.
His advice—moderate activity, emphasize rest, expect emotional amplification—lands squarely within both classical medicine and contemporary stress science.
Verdict
Verdict: ✅ Master Steenrod knows what he’s talking about.
His language is poetic; his model, pre-scientific; but the insight holds: when Yin and Yang rise together, you’re living in a body that wants to sprint and sleep at the same time.
That’s not mysticism—it’s human biology rendered in the language of Qi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when Yin and Yang rise at the same time?
According to Master Steenrod, this represents a rare energetic imbalance where the active (Yang) and resting (Yin) forces are both strong simultaneously. In practical terms, it can make people feel overstimulated yet tired—a sign that the body’s normal seasonal rhythm is out of sync.
Has this kind of Yin–Yang overlap ever been recorded in Taoist classics?
No. Traditional sources like the Huangdi Neijing describe Yin and Yang as alternating phases, not co-rising. Steenrod’s observation marks an anomaly, though it remains consistent with the classics’ warning that disorder in seasonal timing leads to human stress.
How can this energy imbalance affect physical health?
The report links the dual rise to symptoms such as fatigue, soreness, heart palpitations, and digestive discomfort. Modern physiology supports this: simultaneous activation of the body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic systems can cause stress and recovery conflict.
Is there scientific evidence supporting Steenrod’s interpretation?
Yes. Studies on circadian misalignment and seasonal affective changes show that irregular environmental cues can disrupt sleep, hormone cycles, and emotional stability. Steenrod’s Yin–Yang model parallels these modern findings in a different vocabulary.
What should practitioners or listeners do during a Yin–Yang collision?
Reduce strenuous exertion, emphasize gentle Qi Gong, and increase restorative activities like sleep, hydration, and mindful breathing. The goal is to prevent “over-fruiting”—doing too much during a period that demands balance and internal quiet.
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