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
THURSDAY July 2, Earth Hare 16
6 Song: Disputing - The Well -
Step into sincerity and humility today and resist the temptations of immoral seduction. "Observe and acknowledge the wisdom inherent in the nature of things." LM Zhouyi. Today is about cleansing, all repairs and correcting misconduct. "It is an auspicious day to give back without expectations...It is auspicious to build, remodel, do fengshui adjustments, take exams, and maintain routine industry. The earth can be dug (gardening = wealth) and it is a good day to donate, buy or sell (investment) real estate. Community or charity projects will flourish. It is favorable for apologies. It is favorable for medical treatments (particularly for initiating a series of treatments for chronic condition.) Contraindicated activity: It is not auspicious to postpone needed repairs, apologies or difficult tasks. It is not good for funerals or burials of those who died by suicide, violence (battle) or sudden illness (epidemic) because others will soon follow." LM Notes
FRIDAY July 3, Metal Dragon 18
18 Gui: Poison/Disease -The Ghosts -
"Success is not simply a matter of personal control. Unseen environmental forces do affect us." LM Zhouyi Spiritual matters are auspicious today: funerals/burials, making gifts/offerings to temples and ancestors, initiations and ordinations. Temper individuality and honor the wisdom around you. "Inauspicious for worldly industries of any kind. It is a bad day to go to war (many casualties) or get married (husband will die early)." LM Notes
Lunar Hexagram 48 Jing: The Well
"Jing is about the natural reciprocity in the human relationship to nature. The Zhouyi says that the unevenness of nature (well) mirrors the unevenness of our conduct. If we act inappropriately we ruin our resouces (dry well). In the Zhouyi nature is not an almighty god that stands in judgment of us, meting out punishment for our wrongs. Nature is a dialog." LM Zhouyi
SATURDAY July 4, Metal Snake 19
48 Jing: The Well - The Willow -
A particularly advantageous day for mediation, divination, entering retreat, fasting and "completing resolution of the unsettled dead (funerals/burials)." LM Notes Not auspicious for marriage or indulging in lawsuits. Think long term investment for your lineage, insight from what has been passed onto you and the contributions you create.
SUNDAY July 5, Water Horse 20
57 Sun: Gentle/Yielding - The Bird-Star -
Some days are best for routine work, thorough compliance, charitable works and continuity; This is one of them. Selfish creativity on a day like today will derail efforts and bring catastrophe. Inauspicious for marriage, burials/funerals, travel and medical treatments.
May we, together, practice honest self-reflection and open to our collective potential.
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In resilient relations,
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