Welcome to this summer,
Rest well and chew thoroughly.
Be gentle with each other
and experience humanity.
Lunar Hexagram 31 Xian: All Embracing
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 31 Xian: All Embracing
"In all situations where slow-growing, inspired feelings are found, things go well. You may act confidently as inspiration takes shape and develops to fruition." LM Zhouyi
MONDAY June 29, Fire Rat 14
64 Wei Ji: Not Yet Done - The Net -
"The transition from old to new is the essence of change and each step should be taken slowly and then savored with modesty and sincerity." LM Zhouyi Today is especially favorable for divination, following the advice of council, physicians and the ravens outside, early in the morning. Good also for industry, building and burying the dead (enhance clarity and intuition). There may be a recklessness about the day, use it to generously surprise your herd, give a little extra love to your garden and/or prepare for cycles of change.
TUESDAY June 30, Fire Ox 15
47 Kun: Beset - The Beak -
All indicators point to pressing in the clutch to avoid calamity. Heed the day as a warning and take a step back. In situations that are already harsh, fall back on soul searching and cultivation to find the lesson. "The good news is, the pain will pass. / It bodes well to follow superiors, practice austerity and/or pool resources with others. It is a good day to sincerely comply with divination and maintain taboos meticulously. It is inauspicious to take anything for granted. It is inauspicious for revolution, confrontation, breaking taboos, neglecting responsibilities or travel (someone at home dies/gets sick)." LM Zhouyi / Notes
WEDNESDAY July 1, Earth Tiger 16
6 Song: Disputing - The Trio -
Editing takes on a new light today. The situation calls for "cautious litigation and divorce, open-mindedness and letting go...Do not force things. It is favorable to self-reflect and seek council." Zhouyi There is also a trickster tone to the day. Guard your qi well, study, fast, get a haircut and clean house. Enter retreat and practice meditation. Do not push forward, get married, bury the dead, finalize divorce or spend savings.
May we, together, practice honest self-reflection and open to our collective potential.
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