Chinese Almanac Astrology April 17 - 19, 2016

In honor of Liu Ming

my teacher

To support grace and ease / For the resolution of all beings

CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY

commentary and compilations 

by Jamie Shulander

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: YANG WATER DRAGON 3

"Water Dragons are hardworking, restless and taciturn characters. Despite their efforts, they do not find a home, friends or family easily. Their patience and humor protect them from disaster. They are distinguished but not haughty. Their idealism, turned on themselves, will inhibit them and makes their fortune uneven. They will, however, spend their twilight years in comfort. Despite a strong constitution they are prone to nervous disorders and suffer a constant stream of minor chronic ailments." LM Notes

QI NODE: 5 Clear and Bright

Yang leads Yin

"Clear and Bright says it all! From the equality of the equinox arises the pure light of pristine Yang - fresh and vigorous. The days grow longer and everything is isn its place for new growth. It the weather is harmonious the first harvest of green tea is made.

Abundant offering rites commemorating the ancestors let the dead (Yin) know that the living (Yang) made it successfully through to another winter. A little pride is okay. The warmth of Heaven pours down (rain and warm wind) like a continuous silk filament. Confidence spreads. Yang is fully activated.

In this qi node the qi is best at 7am. Rise early and practice neigong facing due eat. Appreciate the Yang by going places and doing things. Be busy, it's okay! Be excellent at your work, remodel the house and volunteer to assist those in need. Be strong!"

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 43 Gui: Lurch

“Knowing when to abandon plans is an important aspect of success. Success will include a timely cutting of losses and decisive departure...Gui carries the ambiguous message that misconduct is sometimes appropriate. ” LM Changing: Zhouyi

SUNDAY April 17, Yin Earth Snake 11

Hexagram 21 Shihe: Biting

Lunar Mansion: The Room/Hare

Solar Indicator: Divide

Today is upheld by "the beginner's mind that spontaneously becomes Zen Mind."
LM Notes: The Heart

Clutch in and open up. This may not be easy, so best to go with the flow becomes the best option. It's all about the landing in a few days, for now tuck and roll.

"Good for cautious yet abrupt change, divorce, quitting your job, and moving home."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

MONDAY April 18, Yang Metal Horse 12

Hexagram 51 Zhen: Thunder

Lunar Mansion: The Heart/Fox

Solar Indicator: Full

"Good fortune here has everything to do with staying calm. Zhen denotes a situation where, though things are in turmoil at first, they sort out and become beneficial in the long run...there is good reason to proceed with standard protocol, good manners and determination."

Zhouyi: 51 Zhen

QI NODE: 6 Grain Rains

Yin and Yang Courtship

"Spring ends with the inter-seasonal qi node Grain Rains. This qi node is the transition from spring to summer. It charges the growth process with increased warmth (Yang) and Rain (Yin). The growing and transforming process is now seen everywhere in Nature. The power of growth hits the ground and spreads. Flowers bloom in orchards. Buds, the true outcome of spring, appear everywhere with the promise of abundance. The mantle of power is given to the princely forms of Yang. It is auspicious if thunder (sound of spring) is heard in this qi node to welcome the power of summer - just as it is auspicious that the quiet of autumn ends in the utter silence of winter.

"It is a time of final preparations, even ceremonious preparations. It is a good time to thank the wise mentors who have helped to shape your life. It is a good time to graduate from school or move on to higher education. New and better job (promotions), new and better address (moving house) and the chance to reinvent yourself is present themselves. It is a time to enjoy music, play music and dance. If your cultivation of spring was insufficient or negligent you will be held back with Damp (criticism, lethargy, allergies and indigestion)."

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 49 Ge: Molting

“It is a favorable time for dramatic reform and revolution - night becoming day. If you are ready to accept some serious change and ready to let go of the past, everything is favorable. If you fear change, Ge denotes the painful torment of unsuccessful resistance. Good for marriage, travel, meditation retreat, immigration, changing jobs, and moving home. Bad for postponement and equivocation.” LM Changing: Zhouyi

TUESDAY April 19, Yin Metal Goad 13

Hexagram Consult the Oracle

Lunar Mansion: The Tail/Tiger

Solar Indicator: Level

"Educated choices are easily acted upon. Others join you to enlarge the success of activity."
LM Notes: Level

"It is ideal for self-cultivation, meditation and enjoyment. It is a time of recognizing and acknowledging achievement with rewards."
LM Notes: The Tail

Gather your friends and celebrate the arrival of summer; take in some deep breaths.

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Jamie Shulander

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