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 It is time to remain withdrawn and silent.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 resilient relations,

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