Chinese Almanac Astrology February 28 - March 4, 2016

In honor of Liu Ming, my teacher

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
YEAR of the FIRE MONKEY 4714

(Native Yang Metal) Imaginative/Clever/Playful
"Charged: curious, capable, funny, adaptable, intelligent, resourceful, innovative, playful, imaginative, responsive and heals fast.

Deplete: manipulative, deceptive, unfocused, cunning, erratic, crafty, frantic, nervous, compulsive, anxious and possibly criminal.

Image: The Monkey talked about in Chinese Astrology is well known to the Chinese peasant as a god. The Tibetan and Zhou people both have fables of a Monkey ancestor. The most famous Monkey in China is the wily Monkey who aids a monk in bringing the Buddhist sutras from India. All the images portray the Monkey as godlike but with the weaknesses commonly associated with humans (desire). This is the perilous balancing act that gives us an understanding of the Monkey character. Poised between the profound and the mundane, Monkeys are capable of a broad awareness of their environment. Nothing is left to convention. For Monkeys the greatest danger is selfish fantasy, the evil sister of visionary wisdom. Monkeys fluctuate between materialism and austerity. Material possessions must not block a Monkey’s need for flexibility.

Fire Monkey (1836, 1896, 1956, 2016, 2076) ‘Mountain Monkey’
Fire Monkey’s are organized, industrious and frank characters. They have strong sexual energy and work on their appearance. They are late to settle down. Their fortunes are good (though their motivation may be inspired by escaping hardship) and they are successful in business. They are particularly capable of avoiding negativity, but they will unfortunately need this skill. Though vigorous they are susceptible to wind disorders and may have coronary problems."

LUNAR MONTH: YANG METAL TIGER
"Metal Tigers are demanding, candid and vigorous characters. They are contentious, aggressive, sensual and yet forgiving. They are generous to temples and to their friends. To avoid anxiety they do not hide their feelings or thoughts, but regret it later. When young they are wasteful and their fortune is limited and obstructed but as they age it consistently improves without reversal. They are physically strong and more likely to be injured than ill. They are susceptible to pernicious wind when depressed." LM Notes

QI NODE: 2 Rain Water
New Yang and Old Yin
"Rain Water is the gentle, first yin response to the new, emerging yang. Heaven and Earth renew their active relationship. The moisture of the first spring rains refreshes the Earth. This Yin rain gives the Yang trapped in Earth (seeds, grains) nourishment. If the response of the Yang of Earth is weak, or if rain does not come, decay, rot and mold may occur. If yang responds well seed break open under ground.

Yang is ‘jump started’ in this wi node, but there may still be very few signs. Yang has survived another winter. Though Spring Festival is over, fresh offerings are made at ancestor and Earth altars to support Yang. This is the gan ying principle. Yin is weak and yang is still unformed, effort or exertion must be avoided.

During this qi node qi is best at 4am. One should practice neigong just before dawn facing the sun as it rises in the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang and yin play - this renews us and gives us longevity. When the sun is up walk about the courtyard with arms akimbo. Loosen up. The environment is becoming very ‘friendly’ and ‘yangish’ - it is no longer pernicious, but it is our own impulsiveness (inner yang) that is dangerous. Impulse is the renewal but caution, rather than enthusiasm, makes it work.

Yang is also beginning to move on its own. Mild and inspired, new actions are auspicious and rewarding. Avoid being ‘very productive’. Cultivate the qi of spring by reading new fiction, watching the latest film, go for short walks outdoors and enjoying and/or playing music."
LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 42 Yi: Increase
“Auspicious for almost everything. Dreams are realized and no task is too large. The situation is full steam ahead. Stay centered and generous to avoid overflow.”

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SUNDAY February 28, Yang Metal Dragon 21
Hexagram 4 Meng: Immaturity
Lunar Mansion: The Void/Rat
Solar Indicator: Full
Remember the clutch in position. Postpone everything, withdraw, protect your resources and rest. Be disciplined and respectful, open to self-reflection.

MONDAY February 29, Yin Metal Snake 22
Hexagram 7 Shi: Army
Lunar Mansion: The Roof/Swallow
Solar Indicator: Level
"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 and 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

"Shi is a time for order and cooperation. Agreements and alliances foster good fortune. When Shi is divined teamwork and personal discipline can transform danger into success, but losses will occur."
LM Zhouyi: The Heart of the Yijing

TUESDAY March 1, Yang Water Horse 23
Hexagram 33 Dun: Pig
Lunar Mansion: The House/Pig
Solar Indicator: Settle
"...little circumstances (small) can often be fertile ground for success."
LM Zhouyi: The Heart of the Yijing

Bare that in mind as you engage:
"It is auspicious to build, remodel and make fenshui adjustments (especially to enhance career office/shop). It is auspicious to initiate business, negotiate and sign contracts and get married (all of which have long-term benefit). Expect to be generously compensated for work done today. Public welfare projects succeed. Temple buildings brings benefits for many generations.

Conversely it is auspicious to enter retreat if there is great sincerity (renunciation) and strong resolve (compassion for others). The benefits you receive on this day should be shared with others (living and dead). Burials on this day are celebrated by both the living and dead ancestors (bring great wealth).

It is not auspicious to wait, procrastinate or be confrontational.”

LM Notes: The House

WEDNESDAY March 2, Yin Water Goat 24
Hexagram 31 Xian: To Be Moved
Lunar Mansion: The Wall/Porcupine
Solar Indicator: Maintain
"The fullness of success is in the discovery of the natural reciprocity and support of a partner of a group. This qi sensation is deeply moving and difficult or impossible to put into words. Do not expect words to express such deep connection; let inspiration radiate from your actions."
LM Zhouyi: The Heart of the Yijing

"It is inauspicious to withdraw, begin an austerity of retreat"

LM Notes: The Wall

It's a collective GO today.

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 4 Meng: Immaturity
“What is unformed has great potential but is also lacks clarity - so success, even progress, is difficult. Is is unfavorable for those who are anxious and impulsive...Meng is often divined when you are obsessed and anxious about something.”

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THURSDAY March 3, Yang Wood Monkey 25
Hexagram 56 Lu: Sojourner
Lunar Mansion: The Stride/Wolf
Solar Indicator: Destroy
"Favorable for small accomplishments and temporary appeasement, but inauspicious generally. Discretion is vital in whatever you do."
LM Zhouyi: The Heart of the Yijing

"It is auspicious to build, remodel or repair property (line clothing for winter) - in the sense for fortify or strengthen. It is auspicious to transact routine business, banking (anything that parallels the storing for winter), to plan but not speculate. It is beneficial to receive medical treatments (qi in channels) It is favorable to make amulets.
"It is inauspicious to travel, argue or press lawsuits. It is not advised to dig the ground or bury the dead."
LM Notes: The Stride

FRIDAY March 4, Yin Wood Rooster 26
Hexagram 62 Xiao Guo: Small Succeeds
Lunar Mansion: The Mound/Dog
Solar Indicator: Danger
There is a quality of riding the white line. Be generous and keep your actions local.
"It is time to build (thresholds, public buildings) and add on (growth of family: new baby, new bride) to property. It is auspicious to initiate and continue routine business. It is a day for feasting, gatherings and romance. Marriages contracted/performed today produce resourceful and wealthy children. It is an excellent day for assemblies, parties and celebrations.
This day brings fresh breezes in Spring, cooling mist in Summer, light rain in Fall and thin ice in Winter. It is inauspicious to enter retreat, practice renunciation or travel alone. Avoid confrontation."
LM Notes: The Mound

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With playful reciprocity and gratitude, please know that I offer the following:

• Polestar Astrology Readings 
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations 
• Qigong Instruction 

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander
jshulander@gmail.com
415-450-7884

Chinese Almanac Astrology February 26 - 27, 2016

In honor of Liu Ming, my teacher

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
YEAR of the FIRE MONKEY 4714

(Native Yang Metal) Imaginative/Clever/Playful
"Charged: curious, capable, funny, adaptable, intelligent, resourceful, innovative, playful, imaginative, responsive and heals fast.

Deplete: manipulative, deceptive, unfocused, cunning, erratic, crafty, frantic, nervous, compulsive, anxious and possibly criminal.

Image: The Monkey talked about in Chinese Astrology is well known to the Chinese peasant as a god. The Tibetan and Zhou people both have fables of a Monkey ancestor. The most famous Monkey in China is the wily Monkey who aids a monk in bringing the Buddhist sutras from India. All the images portray the Monkey as godlike but with the weaknesses commonly associated with humans (desire). This is the perilous balancing act that gives us an understanding of the Monkey character. Poised between the profound and the mundane, Monkeys are capable of a broad awareness of their environment. Nothing is left to convention. For Monkeys the greatest danger is selfish fantasy, the evil sister of visionary wisdom. Monkeys fluctuate between materialism and austerity. Material possessions must not block a Monkey’s need for flexibility.

Fire Monkey (1836, 1896, 1956, 2016, 2076) ‘Mountain Monkey’
Fire Monkey’s are organized, industrious and frank characters. They have strong sexual energy and work on their appearance. They are late to settle down. Their fortunes are good (though their motivation may be inspired by escaping hardship) and they are successful in business. They are particularly capable of avoiding negativity, but they will unfortunately need this skill. Though vigorous they are susceptible to wind disorders and may have coronary problems."

LUNAR MONTH: YANG METAL TIGER
"Metal Tigers are demanding, candid and vigorous characters. They are contentious, aggressive, sensual and yet forgiving. They are generous to temples and to their friends. To avoid anxiety they do not hide their feelings or thoughts, but regret it later. When young they are wasteful and their fortune is limited and obstructed but as they age it consistently improves without reversal. They are physically strong and more likely to be injured than ill. They are susceptible to pernicious wind when depressed." LM Notes

QI NODE: 2 Rain Water
New Yang and Old Yin
"Rain Water is the gentle, first yin response to the new, emerging yang. Heaven and Earth renew their active relationship. The moisture of the first spring rains refreshes the Earth. This Yin rain gives the Yang trapped in Earth (seeds, grains) nourishment. If the response of the Yang of Earth is weak, or if rain does not come, decay, rot and mold may occur. If yang responds well seed break open under ground.

Yang is ‘jump started’ in this wi node, but there may still be very few signs. Yang has survived another winter. Though Spring Festival is over, fresh offerings are made at ancestor and Earth altars to support Yang. This is the gan ying principle. Yin is weak and yang is still unformed, effort or exertion must be avoided.

During this qi node qi is best at 4am. One should practice neigong just before dawn facing the sun as it rises in the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang and yin play - this renews us and gives us longevity. When the sun is up walk about the courtyard with arms akimbo. Loosen up. The environment is becoming very ‘friendly’ and ‘yangish’ - it is no longer pernicious, but it is our own impulsiveness (inner yang) that is dangerous. Impulse is the renewal but caution, rather than enthusiasm, makes it work.

Yang is also beginning to move on its own. Mild and inspired, new actions are auspicious and rewarding. Avoid being ‘very productive’. Cultivate the qi of spring by reading new fiction, watching the latest film, go for short walks outdoors and enjoying and/or playing music."
LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 53 Jian: Gliding
“Jian follows the flight pattern of migrating birds that glide and settle, and glide and settle on their long intuitive journey home. Jian has no shocking revelation, no catharsis and ends with no vainglorious hero’s parade. It is the routine, monotonous work of a migrating bird’s instinctive return to an alpine lake.”

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FRIDAY February 26, Yang Earth Tiger 19
Hexagram 59 Huan: Overflowing
Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy/Ox
Solar Indicator: Design
Today is definitely a press in the clutch and glide sort of day, and then keep on gliding through the weekend.

"It is an ideal qi state for retreat, self reflection and ceremonies that recognize and honor ancestors."
LM Notes: Design

"It is auspicious to stay home, guard resources, meditate and focus. It is auspicious to initiate austerity, enter retreat, recover and economize."
LM Notes: The Oxboy

SATURDAY February 27, Yin Earth Rabbit
Hexagram: 29 Kan: Pit
Lunar Mansion: The Maiden/Bat
Solar Indicator: Divide
"You are repeatedly trapped and struggling. You must stoically accept restraint. If you accept that you are in a sinkhole, find the message in it, and develop patience; things go well."
LM Zhouyi: The Heart of the Yijing

Take the day for a stroll and keep it close to home. Do some self reflection rather than any risk taking, like medical procedures. Be generous with what you have and rest.

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With playful reciprocity and gratitude for our connection, please know that I offer the following:

• Polestar Astrology Readings 
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations 
• Qigong Instruction 

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander
jshulander@gmail.com
415-450-7884

Chinese Almanac Astrology February 23 - 25, 2016

In honor of Liu Ming, my teacher

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY

YEAR of the FIRE MONKEY 4714

(Native Yang Metal) Imaginative/Clever/Playful

"Charged: curious, capable, funny, adaptable, intelligent, resourceful, innovative, playful, imaginative, responsive and heals fast.

Deplete: manipulative, deceptive, unfocused, cunning, erratic, crafty, frantic, nervous, compulsive, anxious and possibly criminal.

Image: The Monkey talked about in Chinese Astrology is well known to the Chinese peasant as a god. The Tibetan and Zhou people both have fables of a Monkey ancestor. The most famous Monkey in China is the wily Monkey who aids a monk in bringing the Buddhist sutras from India. All the images portray the Monkey as godlike but with the weaknesses commonly associated with humans (desire). This is the perilous balancing act that gives us an understanding of the Monkey character. Poised between the profound and the mundane, Monkeys are capable of a broad awareness of their environment. Nothing is left to convention. For Monkeys the greatest danger is selfish fantasy, the evil sister of visionary wisdom. Monkeys fluctuate between materialism and austerity. Material possessions must not block a Monkey’s need for flexibility.

Fire Monkey (1836, 1896, 1956, 2016, 2076) ‘Mountain Monkey’

Fire Monkey’s are organized, industrious and frank characters. They have strong sexual energy and work on their appearance. They are late to settle down. Their fortunes are good (though their motivation may be inspired by escaping hardship) and they are successful in business. They are particularly capable of avoiding negativity, but they will unfortunately need this skill. Though vigorous they are susceptible to wind disorders and may have coronary problems."

LUNAR MONTH: YANG METAL TIGER

"Metal Tigers are demanding, candid and vigorous characters. They are contentious, aggressive, sensual and yet forgiving. They are generous to temples and to their friends. To avoid anxiety they do not hide their feelings or thoughts, but regret it later. When young they are wasteful and their fortune is limited and obstructed but as they age it consistently improves without reversal. They are physically strong and more likely to be injured than ill. They are susceptible to pernicious wind when depressed." LM Notes

QI NODE: 2 Rain Water

New Yang and Old Yin

"Rain Water is the gentle, first yin response to the new, emerging yang. Heaven and Earth renew their active relationship. The moisture of the first spring rains refreshes the Earth. This Yin rain gives the Yang trapped in Earth (seeds, grains) nourishment. If the response of the Yang of Earth is weak, or if rain does not come, decay, rot and mold may occur. If yang responds well seed break open under ground.

Yang is ‘jump started’ in this wi node, but there may still be very few signs. Yang has survived another winter. Though Spring Festival is over, fresh offerings are made at ancestor and Earth altars to support Yang. This is the gan ying principle. Yin is weak and yang is still unformed, effort or exertion must be avoided.

During this qi node qi is best at 4am. One should practice neigong just before dawn facing the sun as it rises in the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang and yin play - this renews us and gives us longevity. When the sun is up walk about the courtyard with arms akimbo. Loosen up. The environment is becoming very ‘friendly’ and ‘yangish’ - it is no longer pernicious, but it is our own impulsiveness (inner yang) that is dangerous. Impulse is the renewal but caution, rather than enthusiasm, makes it work.

Yang is also beginning to move on its own. Mild and inspired, new actions are auspicious and rewarding. Avoid being ‘very productive’. Cultivate the qi of spring by reading new fiction, watching the latest film, go for short walks outdoors and enjoying and/or playing music."

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 53 Jian: Gliding

“Jian follows the flight pattern of migrating birds that glide and settle, and glide and settle on their long intuitive journey home. Jian has no shocking revelation, no catharsis and ends with no vainglorious hero’s parade. It is the routine, monotonous work of a migrating bird’s instinctive return to an alpine lake.”

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TUESDAY February 23, Yin Wood Pig 16
Hexagram 64 Weiji: Not yet across

Lunar Mansion: The Tail/Tiger

Solar Indicator: Harvest

Eat lightly and keep your ambitions modest. A great day for self-cultivation, starting a building, burying the dead and educating the young.

"Let new resources and assistance come forward by standing back."
LM Notes: Harvest

WEDNESDAY February 24, Yang Fire Rat 17

Hexagram 40 Jie: Release

Lunar Mansion: The Basket/Leopard

Solar Indicator: Open

"Conply with the divine omens (foxes, arrows and hawks), avoid presumption and freedom will come. The release is not due to your own skillfulness."
LM Zhouyi: The Heart of the Yijing

Take advantage of the momentum present in the day. Review and reinvest rather than laziness or gossip. 

THURSDAY February 25, Yin Fire Ox 18

Hexagram: Consult the Oracle

Lunar Mansion: The Ladle/Griffon

Solar Indicator: Shut

Today offers both an opportunity to learn from restrained situations and a window for transformation experience. Consult the Oracle for details and use consideration with your actions, words and motives - restraint or transformation is up to your own perception.

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With playful reciprocity and gratitude for our connection, please know that I offer the following:

• Polestar Astrology Readings
• Almanac Astrology Consultations
• Fengshui Consultations  

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

jshulander@gmail.com

415-450-7884

Chinese Almanac Astrology February 19 - 22, 2016

In honor of Liu Ming, my teacher

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY

YEAR of the FIRE MONKEY 4714

(Native Yang Metal) Imaginative/Clever/Playful

"Charged: curious, capable, funny, adaptable, intelligent, resourceful, innovative, playful, imaginative, responsive and heals fast.

Deplete: manipulative, deceptive, unfocused, cunning, erratic, crafty, frantic, nervous, compulsive, anxious and possibly criminal.

Image: The Monkey talked about in Chinese Astrology is well known to the Chinese peasant as a god. The Tibetan and Zhou people both have fables of a Monkey ancestor. The most famous Monkey in China is the wily Monkey who aids a monk in bringing the Buddhist sutras from India. All the images portray the Monkey as godlike but with the weaknesses commonly associated with humans (desire). This is the perilous balancing act that gives us an understanding of the Monkey character. Poised between the profound and the mundane, Monkeys are capable of a broad awareness of their environment. Nothing is left to convention. For Monkeys the greatest danger is selfish fantasy, the evil sister of visionary wisdom. Monkeys fluctuate between materialism and austerity. Material possessions must not block a Monkey’s need for flexibility.

Fire Monkey (1836, 1896, 1956, 2016, 2076) ‘Mountain Monkey’

Fire Monkey’s are organized, industrious and frank characters. They have strong sexual energy and work on their appearance. They are late to settle down. Their fortunes are good (though their motivation may be inspired by escaping hardship) and they are successful in business. They are particularly capable of avoiding negativity, but they will unfortunately need this skill. Though vigorous they are susceptible to wind disorders and may have coronary problems."

LUNAR MONTH: YANG METAL TIGER

"Metal Tigers are demanding, candid and vigorous characters. They are contentious, aggressive, sensual and yet forgiving. They are generous to temples and to their friends. To avoid anxiety they do not hide their feelings or thoughts, but regret it later. When young they are wasteful and their fortune is limited and obstructed but as they age it consistently improves without reversal. They are physically strong and more likely to be injured than ill. They are susceptible to pernicious wind when depressed." LM Notes

QI NODE: 2 Rain Water

New Yang and Old Yin

"Rain Water is the gentle, first yin response to the new, emerging yang. Heaven and Earth renew their active relationship. The moisture of the first spring rains refreshes the Earth. This Yin rain gives the Yang trapped in Earth (seeds, grains) nourishment. If the response of the Yang of Earth is weak, or if rain does not come, decay, rot and mold may occur. If yang responds well seed break open under ground.

Yang is ‘jump started’ in this wi node, but there may still be very few signs. Yang has survived another winter. Though Spring Festival is over, fresh offerings are made at ancestor and Earth altars to support Yang. This is the gan ying principle. Yin is weak and yang is still unformed, effort or exertion must be avoided.

During this qi node qi is best at 4am. One should practice neigong just before dawn facing the sun as it rises in the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang and yin play - this renews us and gives us longevity. When the sun is up walk about the courtyard with arms akimbo. Loosen up. The environment is becoming very ‘friendly’ and ‘yangish’ - it is no longer pernicious, but it is our own impulsiveness (inner yang) that is dangerous. Impulse is the renewal but caution, rather than enthusiasm, makes it work.

Yang is also beginning to move on its own. Mild and inspired, new actions are auspicious and rewarding. Avoid being ‘very productive’. Cultivate the qi of spring by reading new fiction, watching the latest film, go for short walks outdoors and enjoying and/or playing music."

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 62 Xiao Guo: Small Succeeds

"The qi of 'small success' is not only in prolonging influence near the end but also in preparing for the inevitable loss of power (retirement).

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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FRIDAY February 19, Yin Metal Goat 12

Hexagram 18 Gui: Contamination

Lunar Mansion: The Neck/Dragon

Solar Indicator: Maintain

“Gu indicates that life is a continuous flow, not just an individual personal experience. Success is not simply a matter of personal control. Unseen environmental forces do affect us.”

LM Changing: Zhouyi

Plan, seek council and gather education. Postpone any major decision/contract and instead, refine ideas.

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 53 Jian: Gliding

“Jian follows the flight pattern of migrating birds that glide and settle, and glide and settle on their long intuitive journey home. Jian has no shocking revelation, no catharsis and ends with no vainglorious hero’s parade. It is the routine, monotonous work of a migrating bird’s instinctive return to an alpine lake.”

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SATURDAY February 20, Yang Water Monkey 13

46 Sheng: Ascending

Lunar Mansion: The Root/Badger

Solar Indicator: Destroy

Eat nourishing food today and keep your focus on the root. Distractedness is epic today. Follow the protocols of yesterday, seek education and advice rather than finalizing contracts and industry.

SUNDAY February 21, Yin Water Rooster 14

Hexagram 6 Song: Disputing

Lunar Mansion: The Room/Hare

Solar Indicator: Danger

A good day to make offerings, negotiations, trial plans and make fengshui adustments.

“Defeating an enemy is not a good day to create an ally.”

LM Changing: Zhouyi

MONDAY February 22, Yang Wood Dog 15

Hexagram 47 Kun: Beset

Lunar Mansion: The Heart/Fox

Solar Indicator: Complete

Pay attention to whom you encounter today, tend to your ancestors and conduct routine work. If things feel rough, consider the situation at odds, and know this too shall pass.

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With playful reciprocity and gratitude for our connection, please know that I offer the following:

• Polestar Astrology Readings
• Almanac Astrology Consultations
• Fengshui Consultations  

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

jshulander@gmail.com

415-450-7884

Chinese Almanac Astrology February 15 - 18, 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In honor of Liu Ming 

Apologies for poor formatting...My correctional efforts seem fruitless this time




CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
YEAR of the FIRE MONKEY 4714 
"With the beginning of spring the Liver/hun 'comes alive'. In the early nodes of spring dreams can be very revealing of our physical and spiritual condition and the state of our ancestors. As the ghosts (yin) of winter fade into the background the beneficent ancestors (yang) come forward. Spring qi has a kind of hope in it - we dream both day and night during this time. Though our qi resources are not yet solid, it is very auspicious to being cultivating new and renewable projects. The caution is important - if we move too fast the weak underpinnings of spring yang collapse. If impulse accepts education all goes well.

"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."With playful reciprocity and gratitude for our connection, please know that I offer the following:

(Native Yang Metal) Imaginative/Clever/Playful

"Charged: curious, capable, funny, adaptable, intelligent, resourceful, innovative, playful, imaginative, responsive and heals fast.

Deplete: manipulative, deceptive, unfocused, cunning, erratic, crafty, frantic, nervous, compulsive, anxious and possibly criminal.

Image: The Monkey talked about in Chinese Astrology is well known to the Chinese peasant as a god. The Tibetan and Zhou people both have fables of a Monkey ancestor. The most famous Monkey in China is the wily Monkey who aids a monk in bringing the Buddhist sutras from India. All the images portray the Monkey as godlike but with the weaknesses commonly associated with humans (desire). This is the perilous balancing act that gives us an understanding of the Monkey character. Poised between the profound and the mundane, Monkeys are capable of a broad awareness of their environment. Nothing is left to convention. For Monkeys the greatest danger is selfish fantasy, the evil sister of visionary wisdom. Monkeys fluctuate between materialism and austerity. Material possessions must not block a Monkey’s need for flexibility.

Fire Monkey (1836, 1896, 1956, 2016, 2076) ‘Mountain Monkey’

Fire Monkey’s are organized, industrious and frank characters. They have strong sexual energy and work on their appearance. They are late to settle down. Their fortunes are good (though their motivation may be inspired by escaping hardship) and they are successful in business. They are particularly capable of avoiding negativity, but they will unfortunately need this skill. Though vigorous they are susceptible to wind disorders and may have coronary problems."

LUNAR MONTH: YANG METAL TIGER

"Metal Tigers are demanding, candid and vigorous characters. They are contentious, aggressive, sensual and yet forgiving. They are generous to temples and to their friends. To avoid anxiety they do not hide their feelings or thoughts, but regret it later. When young they are wasteful and their fortune is limited and obstructed but as they age it consistently improves without reversal. They are physically strong and more likely to be injured than ill. They are susceptible to pernicious wind when depressed." LM Notes

QI NODE: 25 Spring Begins

Yang Reverses Yin

"Though Spring Begins means the return of yang qi it is really mostly theoretical. We feel that Yin is done, but Yang is still only active 'under the surface'. The overall trend has shifted towards Yang but it may not be accompanied by much apparent change, like warm weather or increased stamina. The first new moon begins the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). Spring Festival, celebrated for the 2 weeks of this qi node, in China is like Christmas, New Year, Fourth of July and everyone's birthday all rolled into one. Everyone celebrates and is very generous and sociable to encourage spring to grow. This is the gan ying principle. It is a celebration of yang renewal.

"During this qi node qi is best at 3am. One should practice neigong just before dawn facing - northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang qi play - this renews us and gives us longevity. During the day eat several small meals with family and friends. Renew relationships.

"Acts of renewal and generosity are auspicious and rewarding. Avoid being very productive and do not sign agreements."

LM The Way of Three Treasures 

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 62 Xiao Guo: Small Succeeds

"The qi of 'small success' is not only in prolonging influence near the end but also in preparing for the inevitable loss of power (retirement).

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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MONDAY February 15, Yin Fire Rabbit 8
Hexagram 32 Heng: Constancy
Lunar Mansion: The Bow/Deer
Solar Indicator: Divide

"It is auspicious to build and buy new property. It is an especially good day to get married. It is favorable for divination, signing contracts, romance/courtship and all forms of partnership. Good auspice is especially related to festive group events, banqueting, family gatherings and/or community celebrations. It is an excellent day to take office (begin a new job).

"It is not auspicious for funerals/burials (become unsettled: ghosts). Seclusion or isolation is unfavorable (miss opportunity)."

LM Notes: The Bow

Engage the generosity, adaptability and sensitivity available today. Pausing to calibrate for the situation, opens extra doors.

TUESDAY February 16, Yang Earth Dragon 9
Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Wings/Serpent
Solar Indicator: Full
A level of regality is possible today especially for those who self-cultivate. Otherwise, watch that pride doesn't ruin the party. Consult the oracle for specific advice. 

"This constellations governs family and clan gatherings and the performance of music (musicians). Good auspice relies heavily on inclusiveness, following custom (manners), 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 The Wings

"Confidence grows as the right time and necessary resources are now part of the vision. The qi is forming patterns and remaining in the channels. Practice and disciplined cultivation bring confidence."
LM Notes: Full

WEDNESDAY February 17, Yin Earth Snake 10
Hexagram 57 Xun: Compliance
Lunar Mansion: The Chariot
Solar Indicator: Level
"This is a day when stable readiness and the qi of confidence blooms into activity. Youthful anxiety and ambition are replaced by personal strength and confidence. From this position all things look and are possible. Educated choices are easily acted upon. Others join you to enlarge the success of activity. The prince (yang) is mature, if inexperienced, but ready to act independently of his mother (yin). Pleasure is the outcome of disciplined practice. Yang qi’s previously renegade quality is matured, integrated and dominant."
LM Notes: Level


THURSDAY February 18, Yang Metal Horse 11
Hexagram 48 Jing: The Well
Lunar Mansion: The Horn/Crocodile
Solar Indicator: Settle
Beginnings, initiations, new alliances and joining forces are supported today. Collective action supports collective resilience. 

"Buy property, plant a garden, apply for and/or begin a new job (approach the Emperor)...All activities related to children and/or young people are auspicious."
LM Notes: The Horn

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Jamie Shulander
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