Welcome to this summer,
Rest well and chew thoroughly.
Be gentle with each other
and experience humanity.
Lunar Hexagram 14: Da You: Prosperity
Qi Node: 9 Summer Solstice
The Wood Goat, a little girl kid, lends a soft grounded context for us this year; Still very new, maturing quickly and playfully, sincere and disciplined. Herd up, slough off what no longer serves your appetite, compost and go fresh.
"Water Horses are independent, hard-working and thrifty characters. They are particularly gifted craftspeople and have a friendly demeanor. They easily offer themselves to protect and ‘save’ others (military). They are not adverse to intentional ‘tragedy’ (heroism). Their fortunes are likely to improve as they grow old. The most emotional of all Horses they tend to compromise their health with repressed feelings. Their livers are weak and they are susceptible to curses and spells."
LM Notes
The fifth moon is when yang is "full-on". Though it is the very nature of growth, yang has a dark side, related to aberration and calamity. It is almost as if Life an Death are at odds with each other right now. What does not grow to fullness will very quickly wither or rot. Fire is a wonder but it is also a danger. When fire touches Earth without the response of Heaven's rain, calamity and famine may occur. Human being must appropriately participate (gan yin) in Heaven and Earth's affairs to bring about their natural abundance. The educational process (precautions) of spring is now certainly tested. The sincerity and precision (musical tone) of ritual must be impeccable. The chain of command must be reliable and unquestioned (see Zhouyi hexagram 7).
Many of the images regarding the 5th moon relate to the exorcism of, or cure for, excessive yang. Red amulets against the damaging heat (represented by greedy, ruthless, blood-drinking demons) are offered at all temples to protect parishioners from the excesses of yang. Excesses controlled, the 5th moon is very rich. If good choices and sound management get us here, the rewards are extraordinary. Abundance is the response.
It is a good month to sit back and watch things grow of themselves and do only what is in concert with growth and community." Da Yuan Circle
During this qi node, travel, relax, rest and exercise modestly, sweat is ok. It is the height of summer when days are at their longest and the nights, their shortest. Be mindful to avoid the sun at midday. Nap after lunch and chew well. "Guard the heart (shen) from strain by expressing your feelings, singing, dancing and socializing. Before bed bucket bathe with a final cold rinse. Go to sleep just after dark." LM The Way of the Three Treasures
Lunar Hexagram 14: Da You: Prosperity
"It is the image of the bright and pervasive summer sun bringing everything to maximum growth. In financial matters it is specifically about appropriate generosity, fiscal responsibility and successful asset management." LM Zhouyi
MONDAY June 22, Earth Snake 7
33 Dun: Hide Away - The Rooftop -
Generally a good day for all types of treatments and nourishment. Staying home is auspicious, alliances and collaborations are fruitful. Enjoy family gatherings, comply with superiors, exercise and eat well. Allow limitations to offer a "fertile ground for success." LM Zhouyi
TUESDAY June 23, Metal Horse 8
7 The Army: Shi - The House -
Auspicious day for productivity, herding up, teamwork, self-discipline, and cooperation. Marriages, signing contracts, initiating business are auspicious. It is also auspicious to make fengshui adjustments, especially with regard to business, bury the dead or "enter retreat if there is great sincerity (renunciation) and strong resolve (compassion for others)." LM Zhouyi
WEDNESDAY June 24, Metal Goat 9
4 Meng: Untutored Child - The Wall -
A good day to get an education. The situation is immature and requires action, guidance and collaboration. Relax expectations. "It is auspicious to build, remodel and make fengshui adjustments...initiate business, sign contracts and get married (strengthen family ties)"A good day to start a journey not to withdraw or begin retreat.
May we, together, practice honest self-reflection and open to our collective potential.
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In resilient relations,
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