Chinese Almanac Astrology March 29 - April 1, 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 35 Jin: Advance

“Sometimes success, promotion and advance simply occur due to fate (one's time has come). In this sort of situation the protocol of gratitude and decorum demonstrate the highest form of culture and civilization.

"Jin is not about the prize, or what you did to win it; but about the expressions of grace in the face of good fortune. This grace demonstrates itself in humility and generosity. Cultivating oneself (caring for the ancestral shrine) makes one ready for the gifts of fate. The truth is, nothing is accomplished without a network of co-factors and helpers (family and friends [alive and dead]). Modesty and grace express our interconnectedness.” LM Changing: Zhouyi

TUESDAY March 29, Yang Metal Dog 21
Hexagram 58 Dui: Pleasuring
Lunar Mansion: The House/Pig
Solar Indicator: Danger

"Generally auspicious and associated with a light-handed approach to things. It is not how you find pleasure, but how you express it that will determine the longevity of you happiness."
Zhouyi: 58 Dui

Relax from any hurt pride of yesterday and do not procrastinate today. Fengshui adjustments, negotiations, contracts, weddings and burials are all auspicious. Sleep if you feel ill.

WEDNESDAY March 30, Yin Metal Pig 22
Hexagram 38 Kui: Incompatible
Lunar Mansion: The Wall/Porcupine
Solar Indicator: Complete

Continue investments in family, business, friends and self-care. Socialize, begin travel and build. And yet, it is also quite possible to pass the day smelling the spring flowers. The mixed auspices of today suggest consulting the oracle for specific advice and otherwise good for small matters.

THURSDAY March 31, Yang Water Rat 23

Hexagram 54 Guimei: A Girl is Married
Lunar Mansion: The Stride/Wolf
Solar Indicator: Harvest

Move about the day with a stroke of caution "plan but not speculate." LM Notes: The Stride

Take in the bird's eye view, welcome incoming resources and let sacrifices open new possibilities. Making repairs and medical treatments are auspicious.

FRIDAY April 1, Yin Water Ox 24

Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Mound/Dog
Solar Indicator: Open

"It is time to build and add on to property (family). 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. It is inauspicious to enter retreat, practice renunciation or travel alone. Avoid confrontation." LM Notes: The Mound

Consult the oracle for more specific advice.

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In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander
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