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 FIRE MONKEY
Read above...same month qi character as the year qi character. Crazy...
QI NODE: 13 Autumn Begins
"Yin Reverses Yang
In Autumn Begins there is the reversal of what the Chinese call "late summer". At this time autumn qi (particularly in evening/night), which is Dry, will reverse the lingering damp heat pattern. It often causes typhoons and tornadoes.
During this qi node qi is the best at 3pm.
Now and then, during the day, practice neigong facing southwest. Do not overexert yourself (or sweat); let the qi move the blood and transform nutrients. Dress lightly (cover well), and stroll about in the morning to avoid the damp.
Chew well. During the day eat two meals, rest (nap) after lunch, snacks of fruit (pears) are good on hot days. Drink green and flower tea and in the evening enjoy a light savory soup.
Vegetarian meals are fine.
Activity should turn from outward to inward - begin to edit and then store what has been accomplished. Continue the cautions of Great Heat.
Before bed bucket bathes and go to sleep not long after dark. Do not go about in the evening or by the coast. Rest, relax, travel (inland), exercise (modestly) and do not be exposed to coastal or night winds."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 41 Sun: Diminish
“.Sun is about how sacrifice brings good fortune. It is also about the enlightened management of diminished resources and the transformation of reduced circumstances into an advantage. Sun is about attracting new resources into your life by eliminating inessentials. It is a time when recycling the trappings of success allows you to stay in power. It is when less is more."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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WEDNESDAY August 17, Yin Metal Goat 15
Hexagram 45 Cui: Assembly
Lunar Mansion: The Wall/Porcupine
Mix up business with pleasure today and stick close to your favorite posse.
"Beneficial for all joint efforts. Be receptive to the inevitable success that comes from joining together with others."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 45 Cui
"It is inauspicious to withdraw, begin an austerity or retreat."
LM Notes: The Wall
Letting go of expectation and stepping forward with generosity is key.
THURSDAY August 18, Yang Water Monkey 16
Hexagram 12 Pi: Obstruction
Lunar Mansion: The Stride/Wolf
The potential of silly negligence and drama today can be mitigated through nourishing foods, medical treatments, routine business and fortification. Self reflection and planning are appropriate, speculation is not.
FRIDAY August 19, Yin Water Rooster 17
Hexagram 15 Qian: Modesty
Lunar Mansion: The Mound / Dog
"Though moving forward is immanent there is a shedding of skin on this day that puts a pause in forward progress."
LM Notes: Divide
Note this pause, apply modesty and then notice what opens. Lean your focus toward gatherings and romance, new property and routine business.
SATURDAY August 20, Yang Wood Dog 18
Hexagram 52 Gen: Still
Lunar Mansion: The Stomach / Pheasant
There is both the confidence to generate forward movement, building and disciplined cultivation AND the invitation to hold still. Play with your momentum.
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Play with resilience.
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In resilient relations,
Jamie Shulander
jshulander@gmail.com
415-450-7884
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