Welcome Autumn
Preparing a stew
A cauldron of harvest
Year: WOOD GOAT 4713
Lunar Month: WOOD MONKEY 7
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.
Wood Monkey Month
"Wood Monkeys are versatile, adventurous and ambitious. Hurt by uncaring parents or orphaned in childhood, they tend to live unsettled lives. They often work at more than one job and live in more than one place - and have an untrusting character. Their ambitions can land them in lawsuits or in prison. A strong mentor or partner can release them from some obstructions. Strong in their youth, they decline in old age plagued by sleep disorders, congenital heart disorders and psychosomatic complications. They are prone to madness and depression.
Qi Node: 13 Autumn Begins
"Yin Reverses Yang
In Autumn Begins there is the reversal of what the Chinese call "late summer". At this time autumn qi (particularly in evening/night), which is Dry, will reverse the lingering damp heat pattern. It often causes typhoons and tornadoes.
During this qi node qi is the best at 3pm.
Now and then, during the day, practice neigong facing southwest. Do not overexert yourself (or sweat); let the qi move the blood and transform nutrients. Dress lightly (cover well), and stroll about in the morning to avoid the damp.
Chew well. During the day eat two meals, rest (nap) after lunch, snacks of fruit (pears) are good on hot days. Drink green and flower tea and in the evening enjoy a light savory soup.
Vegetarian meals are fine.
Activity should turn from outward to inward - begin to edit and then store what has been accomplished. Continue the cautions of Great Heat.
Before bed bucket bathes and go to sleep not long after dark. Do not go about in the evening or by the coast. Rest, relax, travel (inland), exercise (modestly) and do not be exposed to coastal or night winds." LM The Way of the Three Treasures
Lunar Hexagram 32 Heng: Constancy
SATURDAY August 22, Yang Metal Horse 9
Daily Hexagram 5 Xu: Waiting
Lunar Lodge - The Stomach
Solar Indicator - Open
A good day to stay home and clean up your act, just a bit. Collecting receivables and canceling debts owed you shores up your finances while acceptance and patience offer nuggets of wisdom. Tend your home, build and spend time with family and friends. "Travel is risky" LM Notes
"Yin Reverses Yang
In Autumn Begins there is the reversal of what the Chinese call "late summer". At this time autumn qi (particularly in evening/night), which is Dry, will reverse the lingering damp heat pattern. It often causes typhoons and tornadoes.
During this qi node qi is the best at 3pm.
Now and then, during the day, practice neigong facing southwest. Do not overexert yourself (or sweat); let the qi move the blood and transform nutrients. Dress lightly (cover well), and stroll about in the morning to avoid the damp.
Chew well. During the day eat two meals, rest (nap) after lunch, snacks of fruit (pears) are good on hot days. Drink green and flower tea and in the evening enjoy a light savory soup.
Vegetarian meals are fine.
Activity should turn from outward to inward - begin to edit and then store what has been accomplished. Continue the cautions of Great Heat.
Before bed bucket bathes and go to sleep not long after dark. Do not go about in the evening or by the coast. Rest, relax, travel (inland), exercise (modestly) and do not be exposed to coastal or night winds." LM The Way of the Three Treasures
Lunar Hexagram 32 Heng: Constancy
"Heng is about the power of constancy - the celestial model of Nature. Heng says we can be as constant and persevering as Heaven. Favorable for travel means that constancy removes all obstacles (ill omen) to progress.
On a personal level, Heng warns us that when self-discipline, loyalty and perseverance give us great power we must avoid the trap of arrogant self-righteousness and moral rigidity. In other words, it is in the observance of what is natural that we find constancy; and that naturalness includes generosity, flexibility and sensitivity." LM Zhouyi
SATURDAY August 22, Yang Metal Horse 9
Daily Hexagram 5 Xu: Waiting
Lunar Lodge - The Stomach
Solar Indicator - Open
A good day to stay home and clean up your act, just a bit. Collecting receivables and canceling debts owed you shores up your finances while acceptance and patience offer nuggets of wisdom. Tend your home, build and spend time with family and friends. "Travel is risky" LM Notes
Qi Node: 14 Heat Ends
Yin Seduces, Metal
"The End of Heat qi node is just that. It is the end of what the Chinese call 'late summer'. In this qu node autumn winds, though still slightly damp, turn slowly drier. Summer's yang is completely exhausted and harvest can begin in earnest.
It is common for the body to feel slightly 'heavy' at this time of year because the fluids and qi are slowing down in anticipation of the Dry and Cold. Harvesting is the main qi pattern. Gather in your resources, plan for the less productive months ahead.
What we harvest now is what we will rely on during the months ahead.
The dreams and aspirations of spring/summer must now be edited with sound and practical strategies.
During this qi node qi is best at 4 pm. INeigongI should be practiced in short sessions in morning and afternoon. Afternoon naps are recommended (10 - 25 min). Plan to be at home most evenings. Party's over, time to clean house and tighten up the protocols." LM The Way of the Three Treasures
I am because we are. May we, together, practice honest self-reflection and open to our collective potential.
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In resilient relations,
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