Chinese Almanac Astrology June 7 - 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: 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

QI NODE: 8 Grain Sprouts

Yang Expands

"Yang in the Grain Sprouts qi node agrees to leadership through education - yang qi agrees to stay in the channels. Yang matures and takes on a less impulsive quality - it becomes steady in its discipline. The Prince leads his first successful campaign. What were fertile fields now show sprouts. The promise is strong. Trees and shrubs flourish. There is a 'small fullness'. The sages gather herbs from mountains in peace. Some early fruits are harvested.
The qi is best a 10am, get up early and practice neigong in the shade, away from the wind. Several short sessions in the day would be best. Bucket bathes before bed and retire shortly after dark. Working closely with others on big projects is auspicious. Be a part of something big - something that concerns more than your personal comfort and routines."

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 44 Gou: Meeting

“How does weakness become a great force? Gou represents those who use weakness, disadvantage or triviality to manipulate the powerful and/or steal their power. Such people can cause great humiliation. Seduction, promiscuity, and passive (yin) aggression are not being morally condemned, just shown as a method of manipulating people with power.

"A wise person, with the responsibilities of leadership, does not indulge in the trivial. Resistance to seduction, even if it causes temporary embarrassment, is recommended.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 

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TUESDAY June 7, Yang Metal Monkey 3
Hexagram 11 Tai: Great

Lunar Mansion: The Wings / Serpent

Solar Indicator: Full

Voting day here in CA.

"Tai is favorable for going forward and expanding. When Tai is divined natural growth is inevitable - all plans succeed if you do not push or rush them. Do not over analyze the situation. Recognize that things unfold by themselves."

LM Changing: Zhouyi: 11 Tai

"True confidence requires no aggression. Though nothings needs to be done the natural maturation of strength occurs."
LM Notes: Full

WEDNESDAY June 8, Yin Metal Rooster 4
Hexagram 10 Lu: Treading

Lunar Mansion: The Chariot / Earthworm

Solar Indicator: Level

"Everything depends on exactly how you conduct yourself. Humility, caution, fear-management, and contemplation bring success."

LM Changing: Zhouyi: 10 Lu

"Educated choices are easily acted upon. Others join you to enlarge the success of activity... Pleasure is the outcome of disciplined practice."
LM Notes: Level

THURSDAY June 9, Yang Water Dog 5
Hexagram 58 Dui: Pleasuring

Lunar Mansion: The Horn / Crocodile

Solar Indicator: Settle

Take a light-handed approach to the day and let the innovation flow. Think birth, not death. Green sprouts, not compost.

"Tradition, convention, training, education - all forms of readiness, inspire action. Forces join together and new alliances produce unexpected results."
LM Notes: Settle

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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