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
Scroll down to find the days of the week...
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: 14 Heat Ends
Yin Seduces, Metal
"The End of Heat qi node is just that. It is the end of what the Chinese call 'late summer'. In this qu node autumn winds, though still slightly damp, turn slowly drier. Summer's yang is completely exhausted and harvest can begin in earnest.
It is common for the body to feel slightly 'heavy' at this time of year because the fluids and qi are slowing down in anticipation of the Dry and Cold. Harvesting is the main qi pattern. Gather in your resources, plan for the less productive months ahead.
What we harvest now is what we will rely on during the months ahead.
The dreams and aspirations of spring/summer must now be edited with sound and practical strategies.
During this qi node qi is best at 4 pm. Neigong should be practiced in short sessions in morning and afternoon. Afternoon naps are recommended (10 - 25 min). Plan to be at home most evenings. Party's over, time to clean house and tighten up the protocols."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 13 Tong Ren: Community
“When a leader can inspire or reveal the natural common spirit of a community, anything can be accomplished. Culture is at its best when it solemnizes and celebrates the heart-felt joy of community."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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MONDAY August 22, Yang Fire Rat 20
Hexagram 53 Jian: Gliding
Lunar Mansion: The Net/Crow
Despite a restless quality of the day, the potential benefit of today also lies in routine, even mundane tasks. Consult oracles and physicians.
"Focus and repetition succeed. Procrastination and equivocation is contraindicated."
LM Notes: Settle
TUESDAY August 23, Yin Fire Ox 21
Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Trio / Gibbon
"It bodes well to follow superiors, practice austerity and/or pool resources with others. It is a day to sincerely comply with divination and maintain taboos meticulously."
LM Notes: The Trio
WEDNESDAY August 24, Yang Earth Tiger 22
Hexagram 62 Xiao Guo: Small Succeeds
Lunar Mansion: The Trio / Gibbon
"Success in small matters. The judicious and timely use of small force succeeds. Being an assistant is favorable. Things go well if you avoid pretense."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 62 Xiao
"Today calculated loss (cancellation) succeeds."
LM Notes: Destroy
THURSDAY August 25, Yin Earth Rabbit 23
Hexagram 56 Lu: Sojourner
Lunar Mansion: The Well / Tapir
Misfire is possible today. Focus more on fengshui adjustments, cleansing, apologies, community projects and generosity than your own sense of trial and hardship.
FRIDAY August 26, Yang Metal Dragon 24
Hexagram 31 Xian: To Be Moved
Lunar Mansion: The Ghost / Sheep
Today's enormous appetite for life may tend to mask boundaries. However, flexibility and adaptability will allow fruition to take place. A good day for meditation, education and gradual progress.
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Play with resilience.
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Please know that I offer the following:
- Polestar Astrology Readings
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- Fengshui Consultations
- Qigong Instruction
In resilient relations,
Jamie Shulander
jshulander@gmail.com
415-450-7884
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