Chinese Almanac Astrology April 6 - 9, 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: 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 17 Sui: Pursuit

“Sui is a ritual form of tracking and hunting (pursuit) use for divination. Auspices 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

WEDNESDAY April 6, Yang Earth Horse 29

Hexagram 13 Tong Ren: Community

Lunar Mansion: The Trio/Gibbon

Solar Indicator: Full

"In the service of a great common good, opponents surrender and are ultimately included. When a leader can inspire or reveal the natural common spirit of community, anything can be accomplished."

Zhouyi: 13 Tong Ren

"Humility is the key to success on a Trio day. You should use divination to determine the specific auspice of the day...It bodes well to dispose of inessentials (haircuts), edit, fast, study close to home (house clean). Initiating business will be fruitful if planning has been thorough. It is inauspicious to push forward aggressively."

LM Notes: The Trio

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

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

THURSDAY April 7, Yin Earth Goat 1

Hexagram 49 Ge: Molting

Lunar Mansion: The Well/Tapir

Solar Indicator: Level

"It is a favorable time for dramatic reform and revolution - night becoming day. If you are ready to accept serious change and ready to let go of the past, everything is favorable."

Zhouyi: 49 Ge

Research, fengshui adjustments and projects of charity bode well today. Walk down a new street, try a different soup, talk to a stranger: let grace guide and open you up.

FRIDAY April 8, Yang Metal Monkey 2

Hexagram 30 Li: Oriole

Lunar Mansion: The Ghost/Sheep

Solar Indicator: Settle

Notice the assistance that may show up today, if you are versatile, focused and generous. Be especially generous to your ancestors and spiritual guides. Burying the dead, retreat and transitory states are all auspicious. 

"The image of herding cattle is the ordinary consistent work that balances out the excess brightness of extraordinary incidents."

Zhouyi: 30 Li

"Pleasure is the outcome of disciplined practice."

LM Notes: Level

SATURDAY April 9, Yin Metal Rooster 3

Hexagram 55 Feng: Abundance

Lunar Mansion: The Willow/Roebuck

Solar Indicator: Maintain

"It is especially auspicious for seclusion and the composing of memorials. It is favorable to make offerings and practice divination. It is fruitful on this day to fast, enter retreat, practice meditation and receive spiritual initiation and/or ordination (lineage). It is ideal for funerals/burials and the complete resolution of the unsettled dead (exorcism). It is not auspicious for marriage. Do not indulge in lawsuits."

LM Notes: The Willow

Wake early and enjoy the gentle moments of your day.

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In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

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