Chinese Almanac Astrology February 9 - 12, 2016 - HAPPY NEW YEAR

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In honor of Liu Ming 
His lineage
In honor of winter 
As it considers departing

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: 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."

"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."

LM The Way of Three Treasures 

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 11 Tai: Great

"Tai is favorable for going forward and expanding. When Tai is divined natural growth is inevitable - all plans succeed, if you do not push or rush them. T\Do not over analyze the situation. Recognize that things unfold by themselves."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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TUESDAY February 9, Yin Metal Rooster 1
Hexagram 3 Zhun: Sprouting 
Lunar Mansion: The Beak/Monkey
Solar Indicator: Danger
And so we've landed, solidly within Fire Monkey Year. Not that the monkey hasn't already been monkeying around, as you well know. Keep things simple today, be humble and honor your ancestors. Happy New Year.

"The Zhouyi often states that alliance is the root of great success. Individual efforts, no matter how vigorous, do not amount to much. In this situation inexperience demands education before successful alliances are made. Power is found in following the customs that unite older and younger generations (even the living and the dead)." LM Changing: Zhouyi

"It bodes well to follow superiors, practice austerity and/or pool resources with others. It is a day to sincerely comply with divination and maintain taboos meticulously."
LM Notes: The Beak

WEDNESDAY February 10, Yang Water Dog 3
Hexagram 27 Yi: Jaws
Lunar Mansion: The Trio/Gibbon
Solar Indicator: Complete
Eat well and lightly today.

"Raw impulse is strong but dangerous. Excessive ambitions can bring about personal disaster. There will be setbacks in progress. Acting properly when the time is right goes well."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

Humility is the word of the day. Fast, edit, get a haircut or an oil change. Keep industry close to home and recalibrate.

THURSDAY February 11, Yin Water Pig 4
Hexagram 24 Fu: Return
Lunar Mansion: The Well/Tapir
Solar Indicator: Harvest
Experiment with the new calibration of yesterday. Invest in those adjustments.

"It is auspicious to build, remodel, do fengshui adjustments, take exams, and maintain routine industry. The earth can be dug and it is a good day to donate, buy or sell (investment) real estate. Community or charity projects will flourish. It is favorable for apologies. It is favorable for medical treatments. It is not auspicious to postpone needed repairs, apologies or difficult tasks. It is not good for funerals or burials of those who died by suicide, violence (battle) or sudden illness because others will soon follow."
LM Notes: The Well

FRIDAY February 12, Yang Wood Rat
Hexagram 44 Gou: Meeting
Lunar Mansion: The Ghost/Sheep
Solar Indicator: Open
The clever tone of the day could also lead to impatience. So relax, the day is otherworldly and best for honoring ancestors, gift giving and generally, retreat.

"A wise person (man or woman), with the responsibilities of leadership, does not indulge in the trivial. Resistance to seduction, even if it causes a temporary embarrassment, is recommended."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

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