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 WOOD HORSE
"Wood Horses are impulsive, reclusive and focused characters. Intermittent concentration causes them to miss opportunities and make their fortune uneven. Beneath a shy exterior they are self-assured and supportive but they do not make new friends easily. They are very clever with their hands and will be known for this capacity. They dislike surprises and prefer the simple cause and effect concept. They do not express their feelings at all. Though strong, they suffer from wind disorders and liver qi stagnation (conditions hard to diagnose and treat)."
LM Notes
LM Notes
QI NODE: 10 Summer Solstice
Yang Rules
"At Summer Solstice there is the longest day (yang) and the shortest night (Yin) of the year. The sun is at its zenith, directly above us at noon. It is the Yang peak of the year. Activity is highly motivated. Summer Solstice is one of four annual pivots that rectify annual qi.
"The Yang growth, that began in spring, peaks and turns towards its inevitable decline. Flowers blossom and many fruits and vegetables ripen but this explosion of splendor is a gesture of survival (launching seeds). The force of Yang, if not tempered, will destroy rather than ripen. The Chinese character for summer depicts a farmer at rest (idle) - growth in this part of summer needs no nursing. Yang is raging on its own.
"During this qi node the environmental qi is best at Noon. When you wake, practice neigong facing due south. Do not overexert yourself; but sweating is not harmful. Chew well. During the day eat two or three small meals, rest (nap) after lunch, drink green and chrysanthemum tea and in the evening enjoy a light soup. Guard the heart from strain by expressing your feelings, singing, dancing and socializing. Before bed bucket bathes with a final cold rinse. Go to sleep just after dark. Rest, relax, travel (vacation by sea or high mountain), exercise modestly and do not get burned by the sun. Do not work or rest directly in the sun of midday!"
"The Yang growth, that began in spring, peaks and turns towards its inevitable decline. Flowers blossom and many fruits and vegetables ripen but this explosion of splendor is a gesture of survival (launching seeds). The force of Yang, if not tempered, will destroy rather than ripen. The Chinese character for summer depicts a farmer at rest (idle) - growth in this part of summer needs no nursing. Yang is raging on its own.
"During this qi node the environmental qi is best at Noon. When you wake, practice neigong facing due south. Do not overexert yourself; but sweating is not harmful. Chew well. During the day eat two or three small meals, rest (nap) after lunch, drink green and chrysanthemum tea and in the evening enjoy a light soup. Guard the heart from strain by expressing your feelings, singing, dancing and socializing. Before bed bucket bathes with a final cold rinse. Go to sleep just after dark. Rest, relax, travel (vacation by sea or high mountain), exercise modestly and do not get burned by the sun. Do not work or rest directly in the sun of midday!"
LM The Way of Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 48 Jing: Well
“Jing is about the natural reciprocity in the human relationship to nature. The Zhouyi says that the unevenness of nature (well) mirrors the unevenness of our conduct. If we act inapporpriately we ruin our resources (dry well). In the Zhouyi nature is not an almighty god that stands in judgement of us, meting our punishment for our wrongs. Nature is a dialog.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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MONDAY June 27, Yang Metal Dragon 23
Hexagram 17 Sui: Pursuit
Lunar Mansion: The Net/Crow
Solar Indicator: Open
Explore knowledge and articulation today. Manage your appetite through divination, industry and burying the dead.
"In Sui goals (hunt) hare reached but it is important not to make pursuit (killing) itself the goal. An important aspect of successful leadership is knowing when to subordinate and who or what to follow."
LM Changing: Zhouyi : 17 Sui
TUESDAY June 28, Yin Metal Snake 24
Explore knowledge and articulation today. Manage your appetite through divination, industry and burying the dead.
"In Sui goals (hunt) hare reached but it is important not to make pursuit (killing) itself the goal. An important aspect of successful leadership is knowing when to subordinate and who or what to follow."
LM Changing: Zhouyi : 17 Sui
TUESDAY June 28, Yin Metal Snake 24
Hexagram 21 Shihe: Biting
Lunar Mansion: The Beak / Monkey
Solar Indicator: Shut
Consider caution, rest and withdraw appropriate options all day today.
"It is a day to pull back or edit in order to avoid punishment. It is the natural ebb of yang energy in late autumn. It is about the vulnerability that comes from weakness and exhuastion in general."
LM Notes: The Beak
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WEDNESDAY June 29, Yang Water Horse 25
Consider caution, rest and withdraw appropriate options all day today.
"It is a day to pull back or edit in order to avoid punishment. It is the natural ebb of yang energy in late autumn. It is about the vulnerability that comes from weakness and exhuastion in general."
LM Notes: The Beak
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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 37 Jia Ren: Household
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 37 Jia Ren: Household
“Jia Ren is favorable for anything related to family and for women in leadership. It is about the power found working in the background and in being generously supportive. Group effort and / blood ties bring great success.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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WEDNESDAY June 29, Yang Water Horse 25
Hexagram 51 Zhen: Thunder
Lunar Mansion: The Trio / Gibbon
Solar Indicator: Design
When in doubt today, back up. In fact, plan on stepping back regardless.
"Zhen indicates a time for a dramatic breakthrough from lethargy. Good fortune here has everything to do with staying calm."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 51 Zhen
When in doubt today, back up. In fact, plan on stepping back regardless.
"Zhen indicates a time for a dramatic breakthrough from lethargy. Good fortune here has everything to do with staying calm."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 51 Zhen
"It bodes well to dispose of inessentials (haricuts), edit, fast, study take exams, enter retreat and practice meditation. It is good to be industrious close to home (house clean). Initiating business (particularly group enterprise) will be fruitful if planning has been thorough. It is inauspicious to push forward aggressively."
THURSDAY June 30, Yin Water Goat 26
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Well / Tapir
Solar Indicator: Divide
Consult the oracle and tap into the enhanced generosity possible today. Notice and appreciate the way women are supporting your role.
The Well "is about the natural reciprocity in the human relationship to nature. The Zhouyi says that the unevenness of nature (well) mirrors the unevenness of our conduct."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 48 Jing
Holding back is again an appropriate option.
FRIDAY July 1, Yang Wood Monkey 27
Consult the oracle and tap into the enhanced generosity possible today. Notice and appreciate the way women are supporting your role.
The Well "is about the natural reciprocity in the human relationship to nature. The Zhouyi says that the unevenness of nature (well) mirrors the unevenness of our conduct."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 48 Jing
Holding back is again an appropriate option.
FRIDAY July 1, Yang Wood Monkey 27
Hexagram 42 Yi: Increase
Lunar Mansion: The Chost / Sheep
Solar Indicator: Full
There is quite an ambitious nature to the day. Tonify the adventure with guidance from a strong mentor or partner, meditation, divination and retreat.
"Divination in small matters succeeds."
LM Notes: Full
"Sun and water and good soil help the tree grow strong; yet a tree is also subordinate to warmth, the rain and soil. The tree also naturally 'knows' what to take and leave. Yi is the knowledge of nature."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 42 Yi
Holding back is again an appropriate option.
SATURDAY July 2, Yin Wood Rooster 28
There is quite an ambitious nature to the day. Tonify the adventure with guidance from a strong mentor or partner, meditation, divination and retreat.
"Divination in small matters succeeds."
LM Notes: Full
"Sun and water and good soil help the tree grow strong; yet a tree is also subordinate to warmth, the rain and soil. The tree also naturally 'knows' what to take and leave. Yi is the knowledge of nature."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 42 Yi
Holding back is again an appropriate option.
SATURDAY July 2, Yin Wood Rooster 28
Hexagram 3 Zhun: Sprouting
Lunar Mansion: The Willow / Roebuck
Solar Indicator: Level
Consult the oracle and tap into the enhanced generosity possible today. Notice and appreciate the way women are supporting your role.
"Delays should be expected."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 3 Zhun
Relax plans today, stay home and do some self-reflection.
Holding back is again an appropriate option.
Consult the oracle and tap into the enhanced generosity possible today. Notice and appreciate the way women are supporting your role.
"Delays should be expected."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 3 Zhun
Relax plans today, stay home and do some self-reflection.
Holding back is again an appropriate option.
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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
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