Chinese Almanac Astrology March 20 - 21, 2016

In honor of Liu Ming

my teacher

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY

commentary and compilations 

by Jamie Shulander

May this offer

Playful engagement

A KIND SPRING EQUINOX TO YOU ALL

All notes from class notes/works by Liu Ming

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INDICATORS:
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: YIN METAL RABBIT

"Metal Rabbits are intelligent, quiet and humble characters. They are social, quick-witted and generous to those in need. They thrive in intimacy with a select inner-circle, but are otherwise aloof. Though their own fortune is modest, they enjoy the company of social and religious leaders. They enjoy spiritual practices and study, but struggle with their application. They do not have strong constitutions and are susceptible to cold illness with pain symptoms. They die from accidental injuries." LM Notes

QI NODE: 4 Spring Equinox
Yin and Yang Equality
"At the Spring Equinox the yin and yang are equal. A quivering Yang arises and a shaky Yin submits. The day and night are equal in length. This qi node marks one of four annual pivots that rectify the annual qi. In lunar calendar terms this is spring's midpoint. A Prince is crowned. During this qi node the best qi is available around dawn; you should practice neigong facing due east and greet the dawn. Imagine that you inhale the true and pure yang of the sun from over the horizon as the light appears. Have it enter your body and refresh all your organs, channels and joints.
You will notice that all the winter's lethargy is gone and if you have been cultivating spring, yang is no longer shaky. Plans and actions are enhanced. It is an ideal time for in depth study, long walks and consulting with diviners and astrologers. Focus and go forward. Do not forget the advice of sages! Crows and ravens are sun-creatures in Chinese tradition - they will be rascally now all through spring and summer."
LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 5 Xu: Waiting

“Sensitivity to the auspices of the time (when to wait, when to move) provides opportunity to do great things. It is favorable to deliberately delay or wait. Success, in the case of Xu, is also a narrow escape from calamity.” LM Changing: Zhouyi

SUNDAY March 20, Yin Metal Ox 12
Hexagram 43 Guai: Lurch
Lunar Mansion: The Room/Hare
Solar Indicator: Open

"Sometimes it is best to immediately quit a situation and/or abandon a relationship because of it's excessive restrictions."
Zhouyi: 43 Guai

In this case, the shell of winter has now cracked open and new movement is possible. It is a good day to honor the ancestors and make fengshui adjustments. Knock down the dilapidated fence. Consult oracles, be straight forward and sincere.

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 40 Jie: Release

“Jie is about the inevitable end of bondage and restraint. Jie is when fate slips you a small knife in your prison supper. You will succeed, by small measures, to be released from bondage to freedom, from illness to health. Comply with the divine omens (foxes, arrows and hawks), avoid presumption and freedom will come. The release is not due to your own skillfulness. You may discover that self-liberation offers practical lessons in leadership.” LM Changing: Zhouyi

MONDAY March 21, Yang Water Tiger 13
Hexagram 14 Da You: Prosperity
Lunar Mansion: The Heart/Fox
Solar Indicator: Shut

"Prosperity only becomes a great benefit through timely and graceful spending. It is important to manage true and lasting wealth (qi) without being trapped or distracted by the ephemeral value or its material symbols."
Zhouyi: 14 Da You

Consider subordination, all day. Routine work and/or retreat, best help to avoid negativity.

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In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander
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