Chinese Almanac Astrology January 20 - February 1, 2016

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY

In honor of Liu Ming 
His lineage
In honor of winter 
Still in 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 OX 12

"EARTH is the native element of the Ox Earthly Branch. Earth Ox are active, stubborn and highly motivated. They struggle to make sense of the world. They work hard for little reward and have a very uneven fortune, but are uncomplaining. Their strength makes more problems than solutions in their life. They are financially strapped, depressed and isolated when you but slowly overcome these limitations. Though capable of caring for others they rarely find a compatible partner or have children. They are prone to stomach/spleen disorders and arthritis." LM Notes

QI NODE: 24 Great Cold

Malignant Yin

"The Great Cold qi node is Big Yin's last stand for the year - 'Cold rolls up into Heaven'. The fact is Yin power is nearly exhausted. It is the systole of yin/yang transformation - a pause and stillness before the stirring of spring and the return of Yang. It is time to remain withdrawn and silent. Cold and Damp unite and ride the Wind. The Cold is ghostly and hollow but still dangerous and penetrating.

"During this qi node Great Cold qi is best at 2 am. One should practice neigong in the evening before bed and just before dawn facing the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang qi stir - feel warm. During the day eat two small meals. Is is still the dead of winter so do not abandon the conservation of your yang qi. Rest often and throughout the day and work indoors. Do not think too much.

"During this time the Great Yin of winter is fallen - a cold Damp (pernicious qi) spreads, along the ground. Go to bed early and avoid the cold night winds that harm the lungs. Your genetic predisposition for illness and death (ghosts) are on the surface (abroad) and can be adjusted, cleared or subdued. Heavy phlegm and cold diarrhea that do not respond to treatment are dangerous signs of possession. Stay warm. Stimulating massage is okay but should not stir up yang. Warm baths and brushing the skin red are good.

"The groundless feeling of depression, fear and 'just surviving' are common symptoms of malignant yin. The unsettled dead cause outbursts of emotion (possession/fear) that hurt the Lungs and Colon - try to stay calm, but not lethargic. Strange and/or profound dreams are good signs of the transformation and resolution of ghosts."

LM The Way of Three Treasures 

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 38 Kui: Incompatible

"In Kui frustration is noted as a natural phenomena. Frustrating situations, like the one depicted here, cannot be changed, but can be mitigated. Try a little self-reflection and humility."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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SATURDAY January 30, Yin Metal Pig 21
Hexagram 37 Jia Ren: Household
Lunar Mansion: The Maiden/Bat
Solar Indicator: Open
"It is auspicious to stay at home, enjoy the arts, self-reflect, do inner planning and practice austerity (meditation, fasting and rest). It is beneficial to guard your health and conserve your qi. It is favorable to support others. Building may be safe but not profitable." LM Notes: The Maiden

Walk around open hearted today. Nourish each other and especially yourself.

SUNDAY January 31, Yang Water Rat 22
Hexagram 63 Jiji: Already Across
Lunar Mansion: The Void/Rat
Solar Indicator: Shut
"Everything is ending well but decline and disorder is inevitable. Do not hurry or press for completion. Good for stepping down, inheritance, traveling in familiar places and marriage. Bad for new plans, innovation and taking things for granted."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

Retreat completely if possible and otherwise aim for run-of-the-mill. Nothing eventful today is best. Try and be supportive and kind in response to everything.

MONDAY February 1, Yin Water Ox 23
Hexagram 22 Bi: Ornament
Lunar Mansion: The Roof/Swallow
Solar Indicator: Design
"It is auspicious to stay home, repair walls (security), remodel, take tonics and comply with superiors. It is favorable for medical treatments, exercise and eating well. It is favorable to raise roof beams and rafters (begin new construction). It is auspicious for family gatherings at home. Alliances and collaborations come to fruit as good 'luck'. This day is inauspicious for travel because you will be robbed (road) or drowned (sea). Strangers and strange (foreign) places offer calamity."
LM Notes: The Roof
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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:

• Polestar Astrology Readings (Regularly $120-160)
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations (contact me for an estimate) 

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

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

Chinese Almanac Astrology January 27 - 29, 2016

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
In honor of Liu Ming and his lineage
In honor of winter, yup still in 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 OX 12

"EARTH is the native element of the Ox Earthly Branch. Earth Ox are active, stubborn and highly motivated. They struggle to make sense of the world. They work hard for little reward and have a very uneven fortune, but are uncomplaining. Their strength makes more problems than solutions in their life. They are financially strapped, depressed and isolated when you but slowly overcome these limitations. Though capable of caring for others they rarely find a compatible partner or have children. They are prone to stomach/spleen disorders and arthritis." LM Notes

QI NODE: 24 Great Cold

Malignant Yin

"The Great Cold qi node is Big Yin's last stand for the year - 'Cold rolls up into Heaven'. The fact is Yin power is nearly exhausted. It is the systole of yin/yang transformation - a pause and stillness before the stirring of spring and the return of Yang. It is time to remain withdrawn and silent. Cold and Damp unite and ride the Wind. The Cold is ghostly and hollow but still dangerous and penetrating.

"During this qi node Great Cold qi is best at 2 am. One should practice neigong in the evening before bed and just before dawn facing the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang qi stir - feel warm. During the day eat two small meals. Is is still the dead of winter so do not abandon the conservation of your yang qi. Rest often and throughout the day and work indoors. Do not think too much.

"During this time the Great Yin of winter is fallen - a cold Damp (pernicious qi) spreads, along the ground. Go to bed early and avoid the cold night winds that harm the lungs. Your genetic predisposition for illness and death (ghosts) are on the surface (abroad) and can be adjusted, cleared or subdued. Heavy phlegm and cold diarrhea that do not respond to treatment are dangerous signs of possession. Stay warm. Stimulating massage is okay but should not stir up yang. Warm baths and brushing the skin red are good.

"The groundless feeling of depression, fear and 'just surviving' are common symptoms of malignant yin. The unsettled dead cause outbursts of emotion (possession/fear) that hurt the Lungs and Colon - try to stay calm, but not lethargic. Strange and/or profound dreams are good signs of the transformation and resolution of ghosts."

LM The Way of Three Treasures 

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 46 Sheng: Ascending

"Sheng is a gentle wind that catches us and lifts us toward Heaven. Sheng is about how the transcendent of unseen world penetrates the ordinary material world. The way to stay on the back of this gentle wind is to relax and observe the way things happen of themselves. Observe and acknowledge the wisdom inherent in the nature of things. Once we are accustomed to this gentle, floating feeling it can take us to a deeper sense of life, beyond the usual dualistic assessments - even beyond the limits of Fate."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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WEDNESDAY January 27, Yang Earth Monkey 18
Hexagram 30 Li: Oriole
Lunar Mansion: The Basket/Leopard
Solar Indicator: Danger
"It is auspicious to marry, work hard, purchase, build and remodel (new door = new resources) on this day. It is auspicious to continue your routine work, review and reinvest. Acquiring wealth (work, invest and collecting debts) is highlighted. Good for burials, memorials and funerals (rain of blessing from the ancestors).
Contraindicated activities include laziness, gossip and slander."
LM Notes: The Basket
Enlist the Earth Monkey charm along with the elegance found at dusk to rally collaboration and support for humanity today.

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 38 Kui: Incompatible

"In Kui frustration is noted as a natural phenomena. Frustrating situations, like the one depicted here, cannot be changed, but can be mitigated. Try a little self-reflection and humility."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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THURSDAY January 28, Yin Earth Rooster 19
Hexagram 55 Feng: Abundance
Lunar Mansion: The Ladle/Griffon
Solar Indicator: Complete
"It is a most auspicious day for Daoist religious rites, initiations and transmissions of (esoteric) teachings. It is an auspicious day to start up business and build a new building (home, temple). It is a safe day to dig foundations (wells, trenches) and get married. New opportunities (news) abound - taking exams and routine work bring great success/reward on this day. It is an auspicious day to bury the dead - they will rest peacefully and benefit the surviving relatives.
"It is not auspicious for hypocrisy, irreverence, breaking taboos and sloth." LM Notes: The Ladle

Situations will open today through modesty. A good day to foster "alliances with powerful people and/or helpful people." LM Notes: Earth Rooster

Tomorrow we step into The Oxboy, Maiden and Void weekend. Prepare to retreat.

FRIDAY January 29, Yang Metal Dog 20
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy/Ox
Solar Indicator: Harvest
Retreat. By shy and sensitive. Sleep, especially if you fell any inkling of illness. Guard your resources, meditate and do nothing proactive if you can help it. Notice what happens when you stand back and humbly admire how the world responds.

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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:

• Polestar Astrology Readings (Regularly $120-160)
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations (contact me for an estimate) 

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

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

Chinese Almanac Astrology January 24 - 26, 2016

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
In honor of Liu Ming and his lineage
In honor of winter, yup still in 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 OX 12

"EARTH is the native element of the Ox Earthly Branch. Earth Ox are active, stubborn and highly motivated. They struggle to make sense of the world. They work hard for little reward and have a very uneven fortune, but are uncomplaining. Their strength makes more problems than solutions in their life. They are financially strapped, depressed and isolated when you but slowly overcome these limitations. Though capable of caring for others they rarely find a compatible partner or have children. They are prone to stomach/spleen disorders and arthritis." LM Notes

QI NODE: 24 Great Cold

Malignant Yin

"The Great Cold qi node is Big Yin's last stand for the year - 'Cold rolls up into Heaven'. The fact is Yin power is nearly exhausted. It is the systole of yin/yang transformation - a pause and stillness before the stirring of spring and the return of Yang. It is time to remain withdrawn and silent. Cold and Damp unite and ride the Wind. The Cold is ghostly and hollow but still dangerous and penetrating.

"During this qi node Great Cold qi is best at 2 am. One should practice neigong in the evening before bed and just before dawn facing the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang qi stir - feel warm. During the day eat two small meals. Is is still the dead of winter so do not abandon the conservation of your yang qi. Rest often and throughout the day and work indoors. Do not think too much.

"During this time the Great Yin of winter is fallen - a cold Damp (pernicious qi) spreads, along the ground. Go to bed early and avoid the cold night winds that harm the lungs. Your genetic predisposition for illness and death (ghosts) are on the surface (abroad) and can be adjusted, cleared or subdued. Heavy phlegm and cold diarrhea that do not respond to treatment are dangerous signs of possession. Stay warm. Stimulating massage is okay but should not stir up yang. Warm baths and brushing the skin red are good.

"The groundless feeling of depression, fear and 'just surviving' are common symptoms of malignant yin. The unsettled dead cause outbursts of emotion (possession/fear) that hurt the Lungs and Colon - try to stay calm, but not lethargic. Strange and/or profound dreams are good signs of the transformation and resolution of ghosts."

LM The Way of Three Treasures 

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 46 Sheng: Ascending

"Sheng is a gentle wind that catches us and lifts us toward Heaven. Sheng is about how the transcendent of unseen world penetrates the ordinary material world. The way to stay on the back of this gentle wind is to relax and observe the way things happen of themselves. Observe and acknowledge the wisdom inherent in the nature of things. Once we are accustomed to this gentle, floating feeling it can take us to a deeper sense of life, beyond the usual dualistic assessments - even beyond the limits of Fate."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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SUNDAY January 24, Yin Wood Snake 15
Hexagram 19 Lin: Approach
Lunar Mansion: The Room/Hare
Solar Indicator: Settle
Go with conservation today. Close a chapter and seek council with partners, friends and mentors. 
"It is auspicious to make (sincere) offering so to ancestors, consult oracles, practice ritual and meditation, move home, begin construction and add rooms (remodel) to homes and shops. It is a good day for fengshui adjustments, acquiring luxuries, medical treatments (especially food/herb cures) and making investments. Success will visit anyone who studies and/or takes exams today. Funerals on this day benefit both the living and the dead. Straight-forwardness and sincerity bring success.

"Finalizing divorce, excessive ambition and ingratitude are contraindicated. Exaggeration and hypocrisy bring disaster. Not a good day for taking leadership or management responsibilities."
LM Notes: The Room

"Establishing a new state is the focus. The qi of practice and the drilling of troops is awesome. Allies appear from all quarters. True majesty succeeds without pressing forward."
LM Notes: Settle

MONDAY January 25, Yang Fire Horse 16
Hexagram 13 Tong Ren: Community
Lunar Mansion: The Heart/Fox
Solar Indicator: Maintain
"Tong Ren is about the Zhouyi's central wisdom. It describes the grace and power that is found in the cooperation of like-minded people focused on a common goal."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

Press in the clutch and let momentum lead the way; it make take an extra level of self-reflection today to ride smoothly.

TUESDAY January 26, Yin Fire Goat 17
Hexagram 49 Ge: Molting 
Lunar Mansion: The Tail/Tiger
Solar Indicator: Destroy
"It is auspicious to start building, get married, bury the dead and educate the young on this day. It is a good time to move house (into a city). These actions today cause a person or family and all their projects to flourish. On this day investments increase in value. It is ideal to give or receive (spend) inheritances. Enjoying the arts is appropriate. Lost treasures can be found on this day. It is ideal for self-cultivation, meditation and enjoyment. It is a time of recognizing and acknowledging achievement with rewards. Evening is less auspicious."
LM Notes: The Tail

Focus on where you can be kind today.

"It is a favorable time for dramatic reform and revolution - night becoming day. If you are ready to accept serious change and ready to let go of the past, everything is favorable."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

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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:

• Polestar Astrology Readings (Regularly $120-160)
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations (contact me for an estimate) 

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

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

Chinese Almanac Astrology January 22 - 23, 2016

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
In honor of Liu Ming and his lineage
In honor of winter, yup still in 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 OX 12

"EARTH is the native element of the Ox Earthly Branch. Earth Ox are active, stubborn and highly motivated. They struggle to make sense of the world. They work hard for little reward and have a very uneven fortune, but are uncomplaining. Their strength makes more problems than solutions in their life. They are financially strapped, depressed and isolated when you but slowly overcome these limitations. Though capable of caring for others they rarely find a compatible partner or have children. They are prone to stomach/spleen disorders and arthritis." LM Notes

QI NODE: 24 Great Cold

Malignant Yin

"The Great Cold qi node is Big Yin's last stand for the year - 'Cold rolls up into Heaven'. The fact is Yin power is nearly exhausted. It is the systole of yin/yang transformation - a pause and stillness before the stirring of spring and the return of Yang. It is time to remain withdrawn and silent. Cold and Damp unite and ride the Wind. The Cold is ghostly and hollow but still dangerous and penetrating.

"During this qi node Great Cold qi is best at 2 am. One should practice neigong in the evening before bed and just before dawn facing the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang qi stir - feel warm. During the day eat two small meals. Is is still the dead of winter so do not abandon the conservation of your yang qi. Rest often and throughout the day and work indoors. Do not think too much.

"During this time the Great Yin of winter is fallen - a cold Damp (pernicious qi) spreads, along the ground. Go to bed early and avoid the cold night winds that harm the lungs. Your genetic predisposition for illness and death (ghosts) are on the surface (abroad) and can be adjusted, cleared or subdued. Heavy phlegm and cold diarrhea that do not respond to treatment are dangerous signs of possession. Stay warm. Stimulating massage is okay but should not stir up yang. Warm baths and brushing the skin red are good.

"The groundless feeling of depression, fear and 'just surviving' are common symptoms of malignant yin. The unsettled dead cause outbursts of emotion (possession/fear) that hurt the Lungs and Colon - try to stay calm, but not lethargic. Strange and/or profound dreams are good signs of the transformation and resolution of ghosts."

LM The Way of Three Treasures 

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 46 Sheng: Ascending

"Sheng is a gentle wind that catches us and lifts us toward Heaven. Sheng is about how the transcendent of unseen world penetrates the ordinary material world. The way to stay on the back of this gentle wind is to relax and observe the way things happen of themselves. Observe and acknowledge the wisdom inherent in the nature of things. Once we are accustomed to this gentle, floating feeling it can take us to a deeper sense of life, beyond the usual dualistic assessments - even beyond the limits of Fate."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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FRIDAY January 22, Yin Water Rabbit 13
Hexagram 60 Jie: Juncture
Lunar Mansion: The Neck/Dragon
Solar Indicator: Full
Go with conservation today. Close a chapter and seek council with partners, friends and mentors. 
"Good auspice has to do with withdrawing and transforming and not pushing forward. A willingness to learn and reform will bring good fortune."
LM Notes: The Neck

SATURDAY January 23, Yang Wood Dragon 14
Hexagram 41 Sun: Diminsh
Lunar Mansion: The Root/Badger
Solar Indicator: Level
"It is auspicious to go to school, make offerings to ancestors, consult oracles and/or physicians...Comply with superiors and taboos."
LM Notes: The Root

"Favorable for progress, but success is not to be found immediately. Once you do succeed, stay clear-even austere. Enlist helpers to continue success."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

::: ::: :::

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:

• Polestar Astrology Readings (Regularly $120-160)
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations (contact me for an estimate) 

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

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

Chinese Almanac Astrology January 21 - 22, 2016

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
In honor of Liu Ming and his lineage
In honor of winter, yup still in 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 OX 12

"EARTH is the native element of the Ox Earthly Branch. Earth Ox are active, stubborn and highly motivated. They struggle to make sense of the world. They work hard for little reward and have a very uneven fortune, but are uncomplaining. Their strength makes more problems than solutions in their life. They are financially strapped, depressed and isolated when you but slowly overcome these limitations. Though capable of caring for others they rarely find a compatible partner or have children. They are prone to stomach/spleen disorders and arthritis." LM Notes

Qi Node: 23 Little Cold

Yin Declines

“In the Little Cold qi node yin inclines gracefully toward its demise. The ground may freeze and thaw and freeze again. The sheer weight of Yin compresses yang but it does not succumb. It may be too cold to snow. Retreat is natural gesture. The ice is cracking but it is hard to notice the change. Yang is imagining its recovery. The qi is best at 1 am! If your bed points East and you sleep on your right side - you face north all night. You should be dreaming in such a way that you are reinventing yourself down to the very depths of your being. This qi node is the inherent birth found in every death. The impulse of immortality played out in the myriad ephemeral phenomena.

You may wake from a dream cured of a chronic condition. You may wake from a dream remembering your true nature. Do neigong while asleep!”

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 3 Zhun: Sprouting

"Zhun is favorable for young people, fresh thinking, new alliances and gentle progress. Zhun is an inspired, delicate and new situation needing, unpretentious leadership and experienced advice to grow. When Zhun is divined inexperience is the basis for difficulties, there are no real outside obstacles. Delays should be expected."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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WEDNESDAY January 20, Yin Metal Ox 11
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Chariot: Earthworm
Solar Indicator: Design
“Great success comes to anyone who initiates and continues industry. Business booms, all prosper. Building and remodeling go well. Marriages will inspire both partners to be their best and they will produce brilliant offspring. Funerals, memorials and burials will allow the dead true peace. 

"It is very unfavorable to procrastinate and/or postpone.” 
LM Notes: Complete

Consult oracles for specific advise. Celebrate and prioritize the transition into fresh beginnings.

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Qi Node: 24 Great Cold
Malignant Yin
"The Great Cold qi node is Big Yin's last stand for the year - 'Cold rolls up into Heaven'. The fact is Yin power is nearly exhausted. It is the systole of yin/yang transformation - a pause and stillness before the stirring of spring and the return of Yang. It is time to remain withdrawn and silent. Cold and Damp unite and ride the Wind. The Cold is ghostly and hollow but still dangerous and penetrating.

"During this qi node Great Cold qi is best at 2 am. One should practice neigong in the evening before bed and just before dawn facing the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang qi stir - feel warm. During the day eat two small meals. Is is still the dead of winter so do not abandon the conservation of your yang qi. Rest often and throughout the day and work indoors. Do not think too much.

"During this time the Great Yin of winter is fallen - a cold Damp (pernicious qi) spreads, along the ground. Go to bed early and avoid the cold night winds that harm the lungs. Your genetic predisposition for illness and death (ghosts) are on the surface (abroad) and can be adjusted, cleared or subdued. Heavy phlegm and cold diarrhea that do not respond to treatment are dangerous signs of possession. Stay warm. Stimulating massage is okay but should not stir up yang. Warm baths and brushing the skin red are good.

"The groundless feeling of depression, fear and 'just surviving' are common symptoms of malignant yin. The unsettled dead cause outbursts of emotion (possession/fear) that hurt the Lungs and Colon - try to stay calm, but not lethargic. Strange and/or profound dreams are good signs of the transformation and resolution of ghosts."
LM The Way of Three Treasures 

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THURSDAY January 21, Yang Water Tiger 12
Hexagram 61 Zhongfu: Holding the Center
Lunar Mansion: The Horn/Crocodile
Solar Indicator: Divide
"It is only when we have a strong center that we can survive difficulties and adapt to change. It takes strength (qi) to win, it takes strength (qi) to lose and, most importantly, it takes strength (qi) to adapt to change. Do not waste your qi celebrating success of complaining about failure - demonstrate your qi through adaptation and then return to the quiet within."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

Today is both about the actions and preparations associated with beginnings, initiations, asking permission and youth. Entering school, construction and proposals all go well if you expect an orientation process before actually jumping in.

::: ::: :::

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:

• Polestar Astrology Readings (Regularly $120-160)
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations (contact me for an estimate) 

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

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

Chinese Almanac Astrology January 13 - 19, 2016

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
In honor of Liu Ming and his lineage
In honor of winter, yup still in 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 OX 12

"EARTH is the native element of the Ox Earthly Branch. Earth Ox are active, stubborn and highly motivated. They struggle to make sense of the world. They work hard for little reward and have a very uneven fortune, but are uncomplaining. Their strength makes more problems than solutions in their life. They are financially strapped, depressed and isolated when you but slowly overcome these limitations. Though capable of caring for others they rarely find a compatible partner or have children. They are prone to stomach/spleen disorders and arthritis." LM Notes

Qi Node: 23 Little Cold

Yin Declines

“In the Little Cold qi node yin inclines gracefully toward its demise. The ground may freeze and thaw and freeze again. The sheer weight of Yin compresses yang but it does not succumb. It may be too cold to snow. Retreat is natural gesture. The ice is cracking but it is hard to notice the change. Yang is imagining its recovery. The qi is best at 1 am! If your bed points East and you sleep on your right side - you face north all night. You should be dreaming in such a way that you are reinventing yourself down to the very depths of your being. This qi node is the inherent birth found in every death. The impulse of immortality played out in the myriad ephemeral phenomena.

You may wake from a dream cured of a chronic condition. You may wake from a dream remembering your true nature. Do neigong while asleep!”

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 19 Lin: Approach

"In the process of replacing stale leadership it is important not to become a bully or look down upon those you replace. When Lin is divined a person in a subordinate position (new inspiration) is shown the natural way to gain control of a weakening hierarchy (hardened concepts). It is the journey from simplicity to majesty."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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WEDNESDAY January 13, Yang Wood Horse 4 
Hexagram 5 Xu: Waiting
Lunar Mansion: The Trio/Gibbon
Solar Indicator: Maintain
"It bodes well to dispose of inessentials (haircuts), edit, fast, study (Classics), take exams, enter retreat and practice meditation. It is good to be industrious close to home (house clean). Initiating business (particularly group enterprise) will be fruitful if planning has been thorough. It is inauspicious to push forward aggressively. Do not get married, finalize divorce, bury the dead (it will create family dissent), spend savings or speculate financially as these all lead to losing resources and cooperation)." LM Notes: The Trio

THURSDAY January 14, Yin Wood Goat 5 
Hexagram 26 Da Chu: Great Store
Lunar Mansion: The Well/Tapir
Solar Indicator: Destroy
"Great Store is about the reward that comes from responsible and disciplined self-cultivation. This hexagram indicates that with ingenuity, patience and perseverance we can mine abundance and security from an uneven fate/life. When truly civilized leaders acquire this level of abundance and security they are not prideful or wasteful. They express their success through reasonable conservation, generous sharing and celebration of culture and art."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

FRIDAY January 15, Yang Fire Monkey 6
Hexagram 11 Tai: Great
Lunar Mansion: The Ghost/Sheep
Solar Indicator: Danger
An excellent day for honoring ancestors and all things associated with transitory states: meditation, fasting, entering retreat, funerals/burials and spiritual initiation. 

"Doing only what needs to be done is best. Old habits or patterns of pressing forward will invite catastrophe. Beware grudges." 
LM Notes: Danger

Continue unplugging into the weekend.

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 3 Zhun: Sprouting

"Zhun is favorable for young people, fresh thinking, new alliances and gentle progress. Zhun is an inspired, delicate and new situation needing, unpretentious leadership and experienced advice to grow. When Zhun is divined inexperience is the basis for difficulties, there are no real outside obstacles. Delays should be expected."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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SATURDAY January 16, Yin Fire Rooster 7
Hexagram 10 Lu: Treading
Lunar Mansion: The Willow/Roebuck
Solar Indicator: Complete
“It is a day for resting on your laurels. Success is established and secured and the new state seems to govern itself. Enemies are few. It is a time for inward reflection (yin) on the bare face of reality (yang). Struggle (yang) is no longer possible or necessary (yin). Decline is not feared and success not celebrated. Wisdom approaches and withdrawing succeeds. Art is the demonstration of confidence, dignity and wisdom - be artful. No more accumulating - decorate with modesty. The way of perfecting power is austerity and restraint. Do less, have less, show less and seek nothing. Enjoy what is already manifest.” LM Notes: Complete

SUNDAY January 17, Yang Earth Dog 8
Hexagram 58 Dui: Pleasuring
Lunar Mansion: The Birdstar/Horse
Solar Indicator: Harvest
Keep it light-hearted today for the best results.

"It is auspicious for building and routine work. Good auspice is directly related to continuity, convention and not innovation. It is not auspicious for funerals/burials or marriages. It is a dangerous day for travel and/or medical treatments."
LM Notes: The Birdstar

Slowly gear back up for Monday, but remember to keep it light!

MONDAY January 18, Yin Earth Pig 9
Hexagram 38 Kui: Incompatible
Lunar Mansion: The Bow/Deer
Solar Indicator: Open
"Unfavorable for planning or forward progress. Expect to be frustrated but make small gains. It is a good time to seek counsel from those with expertise and wisdom...Frustrating situations, like the one depicted here, cannot be changed, but can be mitigated. Try a little self-reflection and humility."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

A good day for beginnings actually, as long as you come from an open heart, with kindness and even so far as being docile. Celebrations and cooking food are favorable today.

TUESDAY January 19, Yang Metal Rat 10
Hexagram 54 Guimei: A Girl Is Married
Lunar Mansion: The Wings/Serpent
Solar Indicator: Shut
"A little bit of self-sacrifice, on all sides, keeps the boat of society floating."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

"Good auspice relies heavily on inclusiveness, following custom, social convention and guileless loyalty. Good fortune comes through the natural 'chain of command', Misfortune is directly related to breaking taboos, ignoring family, conventions and/or defaulting on commitments of any kind. Lie still, move slowly and methodically and the snake won't strike."
LM Notes: The Wings

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