LECTURES & RECORDINGS
Annual Lunar New Year lectures, Chinese Polestar Astrology teachings, and conversations on Classical Chinese & Tibetan medicine.
Dr. Anne Shelton Crute Presents on the Qiological Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Michael Max on the Qiological podcast about Mingmen and ministerial fire.
This is a topic that sits at the center of how I understand Chinese medicine—where physiology, cosmology, and clinical practice meet.
We talked about what Mingmen is (beyond a point or location), how ministerial fire functions, and what it means to work with life without trying to override it.
If you’re interested in the deeper foundations of this medicine, you may find something here.
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2026 · Year of the Yang Fire Horse
Filmed live at Blue Willow Tea in Berkeley and streamed worldwide, this annual Lunar New Year lecture explores the auspices of the Yang Fire Horse through the lens of Chinese Polestar Astrology.
Proceeds from this year’s talk supported the Family Violence Law Center in Oakland.
Archive of Talks & Interviews
Each year we offer a Lunar New Year lecture grounded in Chinese Polestar Astrology. Below you’ll also find conversations on Classical Chinese Medicine, Tibetan medicine, and interviews with teachers and colleagues.
2025 · Yin Wood Snake
Beyond the turn of the calendar, this talk offers orientation to Snake time and its political, cultural, and personal implications. Proceeds supported San Francisco SafeHouse.
2024 · Yang Wood Dragon
The first Lunar New Year lecture following the passing of Liu Ming, this presentation explores the expansive, catalytic, and visionary qualities of the Yang Wood Dragon year.
Donations from this talk supported the work of Da Yuan Circle and the preservation of classical teachings in Chinese Polestar Astrology and Chinese Medicine.
2023 · Yin Water Rabbit
In this full-length online lecture, Dr. Anne Shelton Crute explores the fluid, reflective, and relational qualities of the Yin Water Rabbit year according to Chinese Polestar Astrology.
Hosted by Five Branches University.
2022 · YANG Water Tiger (PodCast)
In conversation with Michael Max on the Chinese Medicine podcast Qiological, Dr. Anne discusses natal chart interpretation, the Tang-Song dynasty roots of the Chinese Polestar system Zi Wei Dou Shu, and insights into the Qi of the Yang Water Tiger year.
Conversations & Interviews in Classical Medicine
Conversations with teachers, colleagues, and scholars exploring Classical Chinese Medicine, Tibetan medicine, and related traditions.
2024 · Anne & Z’ev Rosenberg at Ritual Health
In July 2024, we welcomed our dear friend and mentor Z’ev Rosenberg for an extended discussion on the foundations of Classical Chinese Medicine theory and practice.
This conversation explores lineage, cosmology, and the living transmission of classical thought in modern clinical work.
Insights on Children’s Health: Conversation with Dr. Stephen Cowan
Dr. Adam Okerblom hosts a discussion on pediatric medicine through the lens of Classical Chinese and Tibetan medical systems with renowned author and practitioner Dr. Stephen Cowan.
Ministerial Fire: Interview with Z’ev Rosenberg & Friends
Dr. Anne and Adam share a discussion with our dear mentors Z’ev Rosenberg and Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo. In this discussion we explore the ancient elemental theory of “Ministerial Fire,” which is the topic of Z’ev’s new book Afterglow edited by Dr. Anne. We discuss its application for health and wisdom in modern life!
World Peace in World Music: Interview with Ani Choying Drolma
Dr. Adam Okerblom interviews celebrated Nepali mantra singer Ani Choying Drolma on music, spirituality, and compassion in contemporary life.
Ancient Wisdom & Integrative Tools: Conversation with Francis Weller
In this extended dialogue, Dr. Adam speaks with psychotherapist and author Francis Weller about fear, grief, and the integration of ancient teachings in modern life.
Cultivating Inner Peace: Conversation with Satish Kumar
Dr. Adam speaks with legendary peace activist Satish Kumar on living in wisdom, service, and ecological awareness.