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.
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 12 Pi: Obstruction
“Pi is not a time for going forward. You are blocked by your own pretense or by external circumstances. Be humble and patient, and cancel or postpone great plans. Adaptation and patience are the keys to positive change in the future."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
SUNDAY August 7, Yin Metal Rooster 5
Hexagram 8 Bi: Alliance
Lunar Mansion: The Room / Hare
Solar Indicator: Divide
"A leader, who feels the heart-felt needs of the people and allies him/herself with their needs, always succeeds."
8 Bi
Today is most auspicious for fengshui adjustments, medical treatments, study, meditation, ritual, making investments and sincerity. Bad for taking leadership or exaggeration.
"A leader, who feels the heart-felt needs of the people and allies him/herself with their needs, always succeeds."
8 Bi
Today is most auspicious for fengshui adjustments, medical treatments, study, meditation, ritual, making investments and sincerity. Bad for taking leadership or exaggeration.
MONDAY August 8, Yang Water Dog 6
Hexagram 23 Bo: Erosion
Lunar Mansion: The Heart/Fox
Solar Indicator: Full
Pause. Pause.
Routine work, make offerings to ancestors and comply.
Gather resources and information. It's not time for forward progress.
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TUESDAY August 9, Yin Water Pig 7
Solar Indicator: Level
"Let things naturally fulfill themselves. Let go of planning and meddling. Wait. Restraint is rewarded. It is favorable for peace and inaction."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 2 Kun
"Preparedness makes action timely and successful. Tradition, convention, training, education, all forms of readiness inspire action."
LM Notes: The Tail
WEDNESDAY August 10, Yang Wood Rat 8
Solar Indicator: Settle
"It is auspicious to marry, work hard, purchase, build and remodel on this day. It is auspicous to continue your routine work, review and reinvest. Acquiring wealth is highlighted. Good for burials, memorials, and funerals."
LM Notes: The Basket
Pause. Pause.
Routine work, make offerings to ancestors and comply.
Gather resources and information. It's not time for forward progress.
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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 32 Heng: Constancy
“...It is in the observance of what is natural that we find constancy; and that naturalness includes generosity, fexibility, and sensitivity."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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TUESDAY August 9, Yin Water Pig 7
Hexagram 2 Kun Earth
Lunar Mansion: The Tail/Tiger
"Let things naturally fulfill themselves. Let go of planning and meddling. Wait. Restraint is rewarded. It is favorable for peace and inaction."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 2 Kun
"Preparedness makes action timely and successful. Tradition, convention, training, education, all forms of readiness inspire action."
LM Notes: The Tail
WEDNESDAY August 10, Yang Wood Rat 8
Hexagram 2 Kun: Earth
Lunar Mansion: The Basket/Leopard
"It is auspicious to marry, work hard, purchase, build and remodel on this day. It is auspicous to continue your routine work, review and reinvest. Acquiring wealth is highlighted. Good for burials, memorials, and funerals."
LM Notes: The Basket
THURSDAY August 11, Yin Wood Ox 9
Hexagram 23 Bo: Erosion
Lunar Mansion: The Ladle: Griffon
Sleep well. Consult the oracle for specifics.
"True majesty succeeds without pressing forward. Today success breeds success and everyone may be included in the new victories."
LM Notes: Maintain
FRIDAY August 12, Yang Fire Tiger 10
Hexagram 8 Bi: Alliance
Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy/Ox
Keep it close to home. Postpone anything possible.
"When Bi is divined a close and committed association brings success."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 8 Bi
SATURDAY August 13, Yin Fire Rabbit 11
Hexagram 20 Guan: Observance
Lunar Mansion: The Maiden / Bat
"The situation is delicate and one is which the observance of details and transitions is of great importance. Progress is based on concentration."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 20 Guan
Self reflect,. Stay at home. Do some inner planning.
SUNDAY August 14, Yang Earth Dragon 12
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Void/Rat
Sleep and rest. Retreat.
Consult the Oracle.
Rest on your laurels.
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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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