Chinese Almanac Astrology September 12 - 17, 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 FIRE DOG ‘Guard Dog’
Fire Dogs are patient, persevering and kind-hearted. Strong (even aggressive) at standing up for others, they forget to speak for themselves. Their strength isolates them. They are poor planners but excellent and dedicated problem solvers. The problems they solve are often of their own making. They may lose a home or business to fire. They do not enjoy good health due to inherited liver and heat disorders. Their fortunes are shaped by the vague and unresolved longings of their dead ancestors (which must be resolved).

QI NODE: 15 White Dew

Yin Descends

"White Dew qi node shows the shifting relationship between collapsing yang and ascendant yin. When yin 'descends' it is actually taking charge - yin style.

In the morning white dew is the harbinger of change. The clouds are high in the sky. The growing west wind is cool. Dew is fresh yin qi - a fragile, glimpse of snow. The growing yin almost goes unnoticed. As the last of the summer qi subsides, a cool west wind (qi) appears and the season of autumn begins and develops. Geese migrate south and fall harvest continues in earnest.

White Dew is a time of clarity and stillness. During this period the environment grows ever more yuin and is characterized by a cool, dry wind (metal element). During this qi node the environmental qi is best at 5pm. Neigong should be done indoors. Do not eat at all after 7pm.

In the imagination of the poets and hermits of China it is a time of year when white nymphs are offering inspiration. Unlike their superiors, the Jade Lads and Ladies, these nymphs inhabit the sea and forest, not the Celestial realms. White dew, a rare or first form of frost of the year, is the signal of their presence. They show us white dew to remind us to prepare for the arrival of the Celestials (yin). LM The Way of the Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM 58 Dui: Pleasuring

“Generally auspicious and associated with a light-handed approach to things. It is not how you find pleasure, but how you express it that will determine the longevity of your happiness."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 

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MONDAY September 12, Yin Fire Rooster 12

Hexagram 50 Ding: Tri-Pod Vessel

Lunar Mansion: The Roof / Swallow

Solar Indicator: Design

"It is auspicious to stay home, repair walls (security), remodel, take tonics and comply with superiors. It is favorable for medical treatments, exercise and eating well. It is favorable to raise roof beams and rafters (begin new construction). It is auspicious for family gatherings at home. Alliances collaborations come to fruit as good "luck".

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 22 Bi: Ornament

“Bi is favorable when appearances match the inner nature of things. Simplicity, rather than extravagance, is recommended as the aesthetic of confidence. Beware the deception that comes from superficial decoration."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 

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TUESDAY September 13, Yang Earth Dog 13

Hexagram 57 Xun: Compliance

Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy / Ox

Solar Indicator: Harvest

"Excess, and the burden it brings, is generally inauspicious. Don't set your hopes too high. Expect setbacks. Things go well despite the odds."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 57 Xun

Despite setbacks, shedding a layer of skin will offer a fresh perspective, direction and opportunity for reinvestment. Focus generosity on the public welfare and offerings to temples and ancestors.

WEDNESDAY September 14, Yin Earth Pig 14

Hexagram 44 Gou: Meeting

Lunar Mansion: The Wall / Porcupine

Solar Indicator: Full

"Inauspicious for all intimate personal relationships."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 44 Gou

"It is auspicious to build, remodel and make fengshui adjustments. It is auspicious to initiate business, sign contracts and get married. It is auspicious for investments, banking and study. It is an especially good day to exercise and socialize. It is also advantageous to travel, start a journey or vacation."
LM Notes: The Wall

THURSDAY September 15, Yang Metal Rat 15

Hexagram 24 Fu: Return

Lunar Mansion: The Stride / Wolf

Solar Indicator: Level

Use the alignment of the day to fortify and plan. Medical treatments, building and repairs: small, ordinary tasks that support the broad view, are auspicious.

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

FRIDAY September 16, Yin Metal Ox 16

Hexagram 27 Yi: Jaws

Lunar Mansion: The Mound / Dog

Solar Indicator: Settle

Be strong yet modest today.

"It is time to build (thresholds, public buildings) and add on (growth of family: new baby, new bride) to property. It is auspicious to initiate and continue routine business. It is a day for feasting, gatherings and romance... It is an excellent day for assemblies, parties and celebrations."
LM Notes: The Mound

SATURDAY September 17, Yang Water Tiger 17

Hexagram 3 Zhun: Sprouting

Lunar Mansion: The Stomach / Pheasant

Solar Indicator: Maintain

"Zhun is favorable for young people, fresh thinking, new alliances, and gentle progress. Zhun is an inspired, delicate and new situation needing unpretentious leadership and experienced advice to grow. When Zhun is divined inexperience is the basis for difficulties, there are no real outside obstacles. Delays should be expected."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 3 Zhun

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Play with resilience.

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In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

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