Chinese Almanac Astrology December 29 - 31, 2015

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
In honor of Liu Ming and his lineage
In honor of winter

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: EARTH RAT 11
"Earth Rats are clever and thrifty characters. Their good fortunes come from their persevering labor and conventionality. They are frugal in their use of money and energy. Fear takes the shape of self-consciousness. They are more likely to be injured (scarred by tools or weapons) than ill, and prone to liver and wind disorders. They marry well and must be attentive parents to their young children, as illness and conduct problems will occur. They leave legacies." LM Notes

QI NODE: 22 Winter Solstice

Yin Rules

“The Winter Solstice qi node has the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is one of four annual pivots that rectify the annual qi. During this qi node qi is at its height at midnight! At the end of this qi node, the new calendar year begins. In the Chinese official calendar it is the mid-point of winter. The astrological year is still months away.

Yin peaks but in this same qi node it begins its inevitable decline - supreme yin gives birth to the flux of yang. Tigers mate. Christmas lights twinkle. Birth and death commingle, but life is cold and apparently dead now begins to move toward life.

Everywhere in Chinese cosmology black (dark) produces ‘yellow’ or light of the sun. ‘The darkest hour is just before dawn’.”

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 27 Yi: Jaws

"In the Zhouyi there is no moralizing about ambition and greed, accept to say, that selfishness is never the true story of success. The Zhouyi sees all great accomplishment as a group effort. It is important to be discreet and appropriate when expressing personal ambition so that others join in and the fruits of your efforts may be enjoyed. Can you get over what you want and find our what you need?"
LM Changing: Zhouyi

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TUESDAY December 29, Yin Earth Rabbit 19
Hexagram 12 Pi: Obstruction
Lunar Mansion: The Tail/Tiger
Solar Indicator: Level
Following the intense capacity of the last couple of days, take a moment to reflect and consider where new paths are leading. Invest selectively today, be genuine about your actions and honor your family in your decisions. Follow the advice of superiors and elders, keep the modesty of yesterday all the way through tomorrow. Allowing others to join enhances the success of today.

WEDNESDAY December 30, Yang Metal Dragon 20 
Hexagram 45 Cui: Assembly
Lunar Mansion: The Basket/Leopard
Solar Indicator: Settle
Group mentality contains the key to today's festivities. Though the Dragon isn't so great at teamwork, today celebrates unity, what is possible when we live and work in support of each other. Good for family gatherings and collecting resources. Postpone and withdrawal this weekend, not today.

THURSDAY December 31, Yin Metal Snake 21
Hexagram 35 Jin: Advance
Lunar Mansion: The Ladle/Griffon
Solar Indicator: Maintain
Today offers transformation, transmission or something like alchemical change. Conduct beginnings and endings with gratitude and grace. 

"New opportunities (news) abound - taking exams and routine work bring great success/reward on this day." LM Notes: The Ladle

It's OK to feel uneasy, its a great day to lean on your friends, old and new. Be generous and prepare to hibernate for the weekend.

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In honor of Ming and the Wood Goat:

For the duration of this Wood Goat year, to those of you who follow these Almanac Updates, I offer a %25 discount on:

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Gratitude for your love and support, may the reciprocity flourish.

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander