In the Pacific Northwest, fire features extend our playtime for precious weeks into the shoulder seasons of fall and spring.

At the heart of this ancient practice lies the concept of the four classical elements - fire, earth, air, and water - each imbuing the zodiac signs with distinct qualities and energies.

Today is the year of Gap-Jin (甲辰年), month of Jeong-Chuk (丁丑月), and day of Im-In (壬寅日).