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 It is time to remain withdrawn and silent.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

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In resilient relations,

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