Chinese Almanac Astrology April 2 - 3, 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: 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 17 Sui: Pursuit

“Sui is a ritual form of tracking and hunting (pursuit) use for divination. Aupices were determined by the species, age, health and markings of the bagged game animal. The divinatory quality of the hunt has long been central to the human relationship to nature. It is a form of communication with the unseen.” LM Changing: Zhouyi

SATURDAY April 2, Yang Wood Tiger 25
Hexagram 61 Zhongfu: Holding the Center
Lunar Mansion: The Stomach/Pheasant
Solar Indicator: Shut

"A Zen archer lets the arrow find the target without meddling."
Zhouyi: 61 Zhongfu

Let go.

Use your social skills today to gracefully ask what you are due and to be generous. Build, bury the dead and marry. Leave confrontation and squandering at the door.

SUNDAY April 3, Yin Wood Rabbit 26
Hexagram 60 Jie: Juncture
Lunar Mansion: The Watchers/Cock
Solar Indicator: Design

Keep it close to home today.

"Knowing when to apply restraint is a very important element in any success."
Zhouyi: 60 Jie

"It is auspicious to stay home (familiar people / places), study, enter retreat, initiate austerities and make offerings to the dead. It is wise to postpone everything proactive (marriage, building, funerals, burials)."
LM Notes: The Watchers

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In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander
jshulander@gmail.com
415-450-7884