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 It is time to remain withdrawn and silent.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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Gratitude for your love and support, may the reciprocity flourish.
In resilient relations,
Jamie Shulander
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