Chinese Almanac Astrology May 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: YIN WATER SNAKE 4

"Water Snakes are cunning, gifted and restless characters. Their seductive qi brings them assistance from people of knowledge and power. Their good fortunes rely upon others (previous causes). Their inner life is secret and they do not reveal their real thoughts or feelings to anyone. They dislike personal commitment and are unlikely to parent children. Natural renunciates, who enjoy the wilderness, their potential for the practice of wisdom traditions is great. They are prone to contagious disease and cold illnesses (pain). They are not easily ‘read’." LM Notes

QI NODE: 7 Summer Begins

Yang Ascends

"In Summer Begins the Yang that was trapped in the Earth (in Winter) is now full-fledged and in the Sky. The sun shines brightly. Hawks soar, frogs croak and earthworms are abundant. Thought Yang has nearly matured it can still be impulsive, reckless. If the weather (our conduct) is not seasonal, storms can be destructive to crops. Yang in Summer Begins is like an unskilled soldier anxious to prove his valor on the battlefield. This sense of aggression invites the occasional hot wind invasion so caution is recommended in your exposure to the sun and wind.
The qi is best at 9am, get up early and do not practice neigong in the direct sun. Several short practice sessions instead of one long one is a good idea. A relaxed sense of confidence and a clear Appetite can be your guide. When in doubt, eat several small meals rather than 2 or 3 big ones. Spring vegetables and fish are still the main course. Vegetarian meals are suitable for anyone now as the produce ripens. Yang activity is 'full-on' now so do not sit around lethargically - get up and circulate. Be persevering and maintain connectedness to your springtime dreams and projects."

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 56 Lu: Sojourner

“Favorable for small accomplishments and temporary appeasement, but inauspicious generally. Discretion is vital in whatever you do. Good for short journeys, experimentation, learning, and being a guest. Bad for acquiring wealth, lawsuits, security or marriage.” 
LM Changing: Zhouyi

TUESDAY May 17, Yin Earth Pig 11

Hexagram 53 Jian: Gliding

Lunar Mansion: The Tail

Solar Indicator: Destroy

Relax ambition and turn toward supporting others. Eat nourishing food, enjoy the arts, educate the young, expand the family and bury the dead. Releasing the old in favor of new momentum goes well on this day.

WEDNESDAY May 18, Yang Metal Rat 12

Hexagram 39 Jian: Stumbling

Lunar Mansion: The Basket /  Leopard

Solar Indicator: Danger

Beware your grudges today, and otherwise jump into productivity, routine work, investments and collecting debts owed. Completions are recommended. Burials go well and marriages are auspicious.

The underdog is supported.

THURSDAY May 19, Yin Metal Ox 13

Hexagram 52 Gen: Still

Lunar Mansion: The Ladle / Griffon

Solar Indicator: Complete
Keep your eyes open today, move confidently when you must and step back when you can. Leave space for life to unfold with you. New opportunities abound, take note, take exams and participate when appropriate. Burying the dead, digging foundations and new buildings are auspicious.

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Take care of ourselves, take care of each other. 

Play with resilience.

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Please know that I offer the following:

• Polestar Astrology Readings 
• Almanac Astrology Consultations 
• Fengshui Consultations 
• Qigong Instruction 

In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

jshulander@gmail.com

415-450-7884