Year: WOOD GOAT 4713
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.
Lunar Month: FIRE DOG
"Fire Dogs are patient, persevering and kind-hearted. Strong (even aggressive) at standing up for others, they forget to speak for themselves. Their strength isolates them. They are poor planners but excellent and dedicated problem solvers. The problems they solve are often of their own making. They may lose a home or business to fire. They do not enjoy good health due to inherited liver and heat disorders. Their fortunes are shaped by the vague and unresolved longings of their dead ancestors (which must be resolved)." LM Notes
Qi Node: 17 Cold Dew
Yin Collects Yang
"In the Cold Dew qi node autumn inclines toward winter. The door of the storehouse is closed; the harvest has been tallied. It is a time of descending temperatures (especially in the early mornings) that mark the growing strength of the annual Yin qi. The mornings show dew or frost. If snow falls, it suddenly melts. Yang drains downward an in. Quiet becomes silence.As the autumn peaks and descends into winter, natural activity appears to subside. In fact, all activity withdraws inward. The northwest wind (qi) arises carrying the cold and the season of autumn peaks and declines towards winter. In the sough winter crops are planted and in the north the fall harvest is stored away. Leaves fall from the trees. Our healthy bodies continue to crystallize their fluids for winter and the environmental qi supports the process. Light moisture (yin) in the system, used to guard against the summer heat, now crystallizes and concentrates. This fluid transformation, parallel to the descent of frost, indicates a 'slowing' of the heart. In this period we should garner resources (eat heartily), conserve qi (guard Heart) and routinize qi (strengthen Kidney qi).
During this period then environmental qi is best at 7pm. Neigong is practiced inside where it it warm - but do not sweat. Your behavior in the early morning and evening should be ritual or routine. Slow down and it is easy to stay healthy at this time of year! It is not yet time to tonify yang - remember that yang tonics are called 'dangerous' and yin tonics are not. Applying yang when it is not needed or in excessive doses can impair your health."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
Lunar Hexagram: 23 Bo: Erosion
"History has recorded many failed revolutions. Bad timing or inappropriate (selfish) motive has undermined many attempts to restructure the powers that be. If you wish to revolt, do not be blinded by idealism, choose the time wisely, be just, and of impeccable virtue. Remember that leadership and eminence are matters of fate."LM Changing: Zhouyi
WEDNESDAY October 14, Yin Water Pig 2
Hexagram: 53 Jian: Gliding
Lunar Mansion: The Wall/Porcupine
There is a gregarious character about the day, good for collective effort and collecting resources. "It is auspicious to build, remodel and make fengshui adjustments. It is auspicious to initiate business, sign contracts and get married. It is auspicious for investments, banking and study. It is an especially good day to exercise, socialize. It is also advantageous to travel, start a journey or vacation. NOT complying with the auspice of this indicator may lead to madness and suicide. It is inauspicious to withdraw, begin an austerity or retreat." LM Notes: The Wall
Glide along with your instincts ahead, release any envy and relax. " Pausing and even loss may be part of the process." LM Notes: Divide
THURSDAY October 15, Yang Wood Rat 3
Hexagram: 39 Jian: Stumbling
Lunar Mansion: The Stride/Wolf
"This is an optimum day for education, preparation, polishing, gathering resources and firming up plans. Confidence grows as the right time and necessary resources are now part of the vision." LM Notes/Full
"It is auspicious to build, remodel or repair property - in the sense to fortify or strengthen. It is auspicious to transact routine business, banking (anything that parallels the storing for winter), to plan but not to speculate. It is beneficial to receive medical treatments. It is favorable to make amulets. It is inauspicious to travel, argue or press lawsuit. It is not advised to dig the ground or bury the dead." LM Notes/The Stride
FRIDAY October 16, Yin Wood Ox 4
Hexagram: 52 Gen: Still
Lunar Mansion: The Mound/Dog
The auspices today point to calm and manifest collaboration. Not that calm is the easy outcome, just that it's available if you're willing to be gentle and move with the tide. Gatherings, celebrations, weddings and assemblies go well. Think continuity of life, the clan/ancestral lineage. When in doubt, be still, await the appropriateness of timing, perhaps your team is just about to round the corner. Rest if your health is compromised, otherwise show up where you are requested, there is much to be gained for all.
SATURDAY October 17, Yang Fire Tiger 5
Hexagram: 15 Qian: Modesty
Lunar Mansion: The Stomach/Pheasant
Solar Indicator: Settle
Delight in the harvest today, especially to the extent that you're storing up for winter. There are basic necessities to gather and today a hint of abundance, where modesty is employed. A good day for settling up (receivables, debts), shoring up (building) and family ceremonies (burials and marriages). An excellent day for sharing your abundance, charity, gift giving and joining with new alliances. Thoroughness and humility pay off today.
Delight in the harvest today, especially to the extent that you're storing up for winter. There are basic necessities to gather and today a hint of abundance, where modesty is employed. A good day for settling up (receivables, debts), shoring up (building) and family ceremonies (burials and marriages). An excellent day for sharing your abundance, charity, gift giving and joining with new alliances. Thoroughness and humility pay off today.
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In resilient relations,
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