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
SUNDAY October 18, Yin Fire Rabbit 6
Hexagram: 12 Pi: Obstruction
Lunar Mansion: The Watchers / Cock
Busy yourself at home today. There is both a suggestion of exorcism and obstruction that may best be supported with "staying put, reevaluation, self-reflection, withdrawal and postponement." LM Changing: Zhouyi
Make offerings to the dead, avoid industry and anything "proactive (marriage, building, funerals & burials). Medical treatments on this day will complicate existing illness - turn acute into chronic. Confrontation or battle on this day will lead to injury or death." LM Notes: The Watchers
Lunar Hexagram: 54 Guimei: A girl if married
"Things are auspicious for the underdog, but early success collapses. The situation is touch and go. Things can end up okay if some sacrifices are made...A little bit of self-sacrifice, on all sides, keeps the boat of society floating."LM Changing: Zhouyi
MONDAY October 19, Yang Earth Dragon 7
Hexagram: 45 Cui: Assembly
Lunar Mansion: The Net / Crow
Without a doubt, honor your ancestors today. Consider everything to be omen. Consult the oracle, physicians and slough off the old in order to engage with community alliances. The effects of today will ripple on through the autumn and into winter. Be humble, respectful and generous while you engage in the activities and joint efforts of the day. Flirt appropriately, getting carried away won't support anything.
TUESDAY October 20, Yin Earth Snake 8
Hexagram: 35 Jin: Advance
Lunar Mansion: The Beak / Monkey
Today "is a day to pull back or edit in order to avoid punishment. It is the natural ebb of yang energy in late autumn. It is about the vulnerability that comes from weakness and exhaustion in general. Today's negativity is avoidable through respectfully accepting the natural course of things, following the season and/or embracing your Fate. Caution is the keyword of the day." LM Notes:The Beak
"Progress of all kinds is possible, but gentleness and grace are recommended. Confident subordination is the natural response to this sort of pre-ordained success, but keep an eye out for the envious. Do not let greed or bad manners ruin it." LM Changing: Zhouyi
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In resilient relations,
Jamie Shulander
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