Chinese Almanac Astrology December 4, 2015

Chinese Almanac Astrology
In honor of Liu Ming and the lineage

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 PIG 10

"Fire Pigs are resolute, talented and aggressive characters. They are precocious and tend to marry/partner young or not at all. Having rare an unusual skills they are supported by people of power and influence. They are devout followers and absorb knowledge/power from others. Uniqueness and excessive strength isolate them. Their fortunes improve with age (60+) and/or when they learn to let go. Though they are particularly susceptible to 'hot' disease, they respond well to treatment and have long lives." LM Notes

QI NODE: 20 Little Snow

Yin Expands

“In the Little Snow qi node the continued growth of the cold/yin continues and our adaptation to Big Yin should have set in. The first snow seems beautiful like a young princess. The wisdom of the Past (ancestors) is proven true. The pattern of withdrawal seems just and truthful. Yin is now well established.

“Now it is easy to feel winter has begun. As winter grows cold and the maturation of the annual yin qi develops the cold and damp unite to create snow. Days get shorter - the dark grows quickly. The ground hardens and may freeze, insects disappear and rainbows no longer appear. The qi is best at 10pm. During this period the environment grows ever more yin and yang inhibition grows stronger. Every being/thing must rest. A trip south (winter vacation) is recommended for those with insufficient yang. We must guard our inner yang as it recedes from the environment. Cancel your activities in preparation for retreat. Earphones and iPod should replace public concerts. Check your insulation! Catch up on classic movies.”

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 21 Shihe: Biting
"Good leaders know that it is their own miscalculations and poor management that lead to the need for a strong use of force (war). When we resort to harsh punishment we must do so cautiously - even humbly.
"However, sometimes, deliberate confrontation and strong action can be useful in the reunification of allies. What is obstructing unity and justice must be dealt with deliberately. A correct use of force must be cautiously restrained and then abandoned before it degenerates into brutality. Uncontrolled impulses lead to injustice and loss of unity. If you are addicted to impulse and brutality you will never become a true leader."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

FRIDAY December 4, Yang Wood Tiger 23 

Hexagram 50 Ding: Tri-Pod Vessel

Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy/Ox

Solar Indicator: Level 
Strength and focus are possible on an otherwise wobbly day. Practice meditation. Be calm, attentive and generous. Do not press forward, let elegance sift the awkward. Retreat if you have the slightest notion to and otherwise move with gentle discipline.

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In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander