Chinese Almanac Astrology April 25 - 28, 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 18 Gu: Contamination

“In the Zhou world, children were ultimately responsible for the conduct (errors and debts) of their parents (ancestors). Gu indicates that life is a continuous flow, not just an individual personal experience. Success is not simply a matter of personal control. Unseen environmental forces do affect us.” LM Changing: Zhouyi

MONDAY April 25, Yin Fire Ox 19

Hexagram 28 Da Guo: Excess

Lunar Mansion: The Roof / Swallow

Solar Indicator: Harvest

Today, and for this lunar hexagram, is a great day for a tune-up and be thorough about it.

"It is auspicious to stay home, repair walls (security), remodel, take tonics and comply with superiors. It is favorable for medical treatments, exercise and eating well. It is favorable to raise roof beams and rafters (begin new construction). It is auspicious for family gatherings at home. Alliances and collaborations come to fruit as good 'luck'."
LM Notes: The Roof

"Let new resources and assistants come forward by standing back."
LM Notes: Harvest

TUESDAY April 26, Yang Earth Tiger 20

Hexagram 50 Ding: Tripod Vessel

Lunar Mansion: The House/Pig

Solar Indicator: Open

Let the path of least resistance guide you. Consult with a trusted mentor, stay calm and don't procrastinate.

"An open heart gives the option to acquire great wisdom."
LM Notes: Open

"It is a time of education and great spiritual and material success. Don't rush. Your superiors notice you. Opportunity is abundant. Alliances are offered to you on all sides."
LM Zhouyi: 50 Ding

WEDNESDAY April 27, Yin Earth Rabbit 21

Hexagram 32 Heng: Constancy

Lunar Mansion: The Wall / Porcupine

Solar Indicator: Shut

"It is auspicious to build, remodel and make fengshui adjustments. It is auspicious to initate business, sign contracts and get married. It is aupsicious for investments, banking and study. It is an espeically good day to exercise and socialize. It is also advantageous to travel, start a journey or vacation. NOT complying with the auspice of this indicator may lead to madness and suicide."

LM Notes: The Wall

THURSDAY April 28, Yang Metal Dragon 22

Hexagram Consult the Oracle

Lunar Mansion: The Stride / Wolf

Solar Indicator: Design

Consult the oracle and mind your manners. Grudges will only help you loose footing.

"It is auspicious to build, remodel or repair property - in the sense to fortify or strengthen. It is auspicious to transact routine business, banking, to plan but not to speculate. It is beneficial to receive medical treatments. It is favorable to make amulets. It is inauspicious to travel, argue or press lawsuits. It is not advised to dig the ground or bury the dead."
LM Notes: The Stride

"It is an excellent day to recover wisdom by stepping back, planning, recalling alliances and reassessing your position."
LM Notes: Design

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Jamie Shulander

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