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 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
TUESDAY March 22, Yin Water Rabbit 14
Hexagram 34 Da Zhuang: Great Strength
Lunar Mansion: The Tail/Tiger
Solar Indicator: Design
Be sure to sleep well, into this morning and perhaps a nap midday. Follow the guidance of a partner or mentor.
"The wise use great strength with great caution, because they know it is costly (great injury). In general, the authors of the Zhouyi give great strength no value, unless it is paired with wisdom.
However, it is also observed that even the weak, when in a desperate situation, naturally possess great strength and can have a successful result. This kind of great strength should not be confused with belligerence or mere violence."
Zhouyi: 34 Da Zhuang
Invest in what offers support during hard times. "Bury the dead and educate the young on this day."
LM Notes: The Tail
WEDNESDAY March 23, Yang Wood Dragon 15
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Basket/Leopard
Solar Indicator: Divide
Consult the oracle for specific advice, shed inessentials and take flight.
"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 blessings from the ancestors). Contraindicated activity: Laziness, gossip and slander."
LM Notes: The Basket
Get a good night's rest.
THURSDAY March 24, Yin Wood Snake 16
Hexagram 9 Xiao Xu: Minor Force
Lunar Mansion: The Ladle/Griffon
Solar Indicator: Full
"Small projects well done will eventually add up to success. Obstacles and delays can be expected in any forward action."
Zhouyi: 9 Xiao Xu
"Practice and disciplined cultivation bring confidence."
LM Notes: Full
FRIDAY March 25, Yang Fire Horse 17
Hexagram 5 Xu: Waiting
Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy/Ox
Solar Indicator: Level
"Sensitivity to the auspices of the time (when to wai, 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."
Zhouyi: 5 Xu
"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
Consider the clutch for the entire weekend, it's that kind of a weekend.
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