Chinese Almanac Astrology April 20 - 24, 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: 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

WEDNESDAY April 20, Yang Water Monkey 14

Hexagram 42 Yi: Increase

Lunar Mansion: The Basket / Leopard

Solar Indicator: Settle

"...the Zhouyi says that ambition is often what spoils success, not what creates it. When natural growth and personal fate unite, we are advised to stay centered and welcome increase. Do not be distracted by the many possibilities, stay with reality."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

THURSDAY April 21, Yin Water Rooster 15

Hexagram 49 Ge: Molting

Lunar Mansion: The Ladle/Griffon

Solar Indicator: Maintain

Think transformation today and hibernation tomorrow.

"It is a most auspicious day for Daoist religious rites, initiations, and transmissions of esoteric teachings. It is an auspicious day to start up a business and build new buildings (home, temple). It is a safe day to dig foundations (well, trenches) and get married. New success/reward on this day. It is an auspicious day to bury the dead - they will rest peacefully and benefit the surviving relatives."
LM Notes: The Ladle

FRIDAY April 22, Yang Wood Dog 16

Hexagram 27 Yi: Jaws

Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy / Ox

Solar Indicator: Destroy

"Exclusively cultivating self-interest isolates you and makes success difficult."
LM Changing: Zhouyi

"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

Cancel anything proactive, especially fengshui adjustments and medical procedures.

SATURDAY April 23, Yin Wood Pig 17

Hexagram 24 Fu: Return

Lunar Mansion: The Maiden / Bat

Solar Indicator: Danger

Cultivate your friendships, enjoy a stroll, the arts and/or some lounging about.

"Short term plans succeed in the context of a broad view. Things are turning for the better. Routine work comes to fruition. It is favorable to have a clear goal before setting out."
LM Notes: The Madien

SUNDAY April 24, Yang Fire Rat 18

Hexagram 44 Gou: Meeting

Lunar Mansion: The Void / Rat

Solar Indicator: Complete

"It is auspicious to stay home, strengthen family ties and protect your children. Sleep and rest and recommended (be cautioned by your dreams)."
LM Notes: The Void

This is the final day of hibernation. Your complete withdrawal today supports a more graceful re-entry tomorrow.

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Jamie Shulander

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