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: 18 Frost Descends
Yin Encloses Yang
"The Frost Descends qi node is when autumn collapses into winter. Lesser Yin gives way to Great Yin. On Earth stasis and frost are prevalent. As the autumn descends into winter, natural activity appears to subside. In fact, activity simply withdraws deeper and deeper inward and down. The northwest wind carries in the growing cold with transitional dam. Days grow short (yang diminishes). During this period the environment grows ever more yin and is characterized by hoarfrost. Dampness (Earth) rides the cold wind and is variable. Snow threatens. The blustery wind is pernicious cold/damp.Yang, withdrawing in and downward, must not be called back up and out. Dress warmly and stay out of the wind. During the period qi is best at 8pm. Neigong is practiced inside where it is warm, rub your belly until it turns red. Eat warm and nourishing meals and go to bed early. Even if the weather is not cold (temperature) do not get caught in the wind."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
Lunar Hexagram: 36 Mingyi: Pheasant Call
"For the Confucian commentators, the story of Ji Zi upholds the notion that the reward for integrity is simply having integrity, not necessarily getting your way."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
MONDAY November 2, Yang Water Horse 21
Hexagram: 5 Xu: Waiting
Lunar Mansion: The Heart/Fox
"Xu suggests that waiting is a part of the natural unfolding (fate) of all situations. Xu is about making the most of waiting - using the power of patience and procrastination to avoid struggle and develop wisdom in action. Accepting fate is not about abandoning intelligence. As wise and able person has the sensitivity to find the freedom within fate. The wisdom of Xu is the clarity to hold back and go forward at the right times."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
Best to go about routine work and any form of subordination. Postpone where ever possible.
TUESDAY November 3, Yin Water Goat 22
Hexagram: 26 Da Chu: Great Store
Lunar Mansion: The Tail/Tiger
"Though, with an uneven start, Da Chu is a time of great success. Routine work brings about unexpected results. At the highest level of success is an opportunity to be extraordinarily generous.
"Good for marriage, acquiring property, education, research, increased savings and gift giving.
"Bad for travel (especially in wilderness) and being undisciplined."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
WEDNESDAY November 4, Yang Wood Monkey
Hexagram: 11 Tai: Great
Lunar Mansion: The Basket/Leopard
"Tai is favorable for going forward and expanding. When Tai is divined natural growth is inevitable - all plans succeed, if you do not push or rush them. Do not over analyze the situation. Recognize that things unfold by themselves."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
When in doubt, find a partner in crime today, it could even things out.
THURSDAY November 5, Yin Wood Rooster 24
Hexagram: 10 Lu: Treading
Lunar Mansion: The Ladle/Griffon
"The weak, inexperienced or naive may succeed when given the freedom and daring to lead. Unique circumstances lead to an unexpected or unusual outcome. The process contains danger because you do not have the power to create success with certainty. Everything depends on exactly how you conduct yourself. Humility, caution, fear-management and contemplation bring success."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
Engage generosity today. Let others lead and then relax and simply let the day unfold with the least amount of effort possible.
Lunar Hexagram: 25 Wu Wang: No Expectations
"Life is full of little surprises. If you think success is always the result of your well-planned actions, think again. Focus, concentration and knowing what you want are not always, important and can be a hinderance or limitation to success."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
FRIDAY November 6, Yang Fire Dog 25
Hexagram: 58 Dui: Pleasuring
Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy/Ox
"...the secret of pleasure is that it is found in the simple, ordinary appreciation of life as-it-is."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
Unplug, stay at home and chill. Postpone anything progressive especially medical treatments, burials, building and fengshui adjustments. The Oxboy, Maiden and Void are upon us - best to retreat and self reflect. Observing the situation can offer important feedback.
SATURDAY November 7, Yin Fire Pig 26
Hexagram: 38 Kui: Incompatible
Lunar Mansion: The Maiden/Bat
"Auspices are negotiable. Unconventional actions may have a 'lucky' outcome - despite lack of planning and have the flavor of rescue."
LM Notes: The Maiden
"Unfavorable for planning or forward progress. Expect to be frustrated but make small gains. It is a good time to seek council from those with expertise and wisdom."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
SUNDAY November 8, Yang Earth Rat 27
Hexagram: 54 Guimei: A Girl is Married
Lunar Mansion: The Void/Rat
"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."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
Clutch in, self reflect, be generous and spend time with friends and social groups. Don't try and be productive - be the underdog.
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In resilient relations,
Jamie Shulander
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