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: 16 Autumn Equinox
Yin Descends
"When the qi node Autumn Equinox arrives annual Yin qi is established. Day and night are equal. During this period the environment grows ever more yin and is characterized by a cool, dry wind (metal element). It is one of four annual pivots that rectify the annual qi. Yin and yang are equal - day and night are equal. Storehouses are filling up and the work of harvest is nearly complete. There is a pleasant stillness.
"During this qi node qi is best at 6pm. Neigong should be done indoors morning and evening in short sessions. When yin/yang equality is reached and yin is about to take charge, it is best to eat food that has a higher jing/qi concentration. Breakfast can be eaten a little bit later than in spring/summer but is should be hearty. Do not eat at all after 7pm. All meals should be experienced in a quiet and undistracted setting. You needn't be a hermit, but avoid being social at every meal."
LM The Way of the Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 26 Da Chu: Great Store
“Though, with an uneven start, Da Chu is a time of great success. Routine work brings about unexpected results. At the highest level of success is an opportunity to be extraordinarily generous."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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SATURDAY September 24, Yin Earth Rooster 24
Hexagram 36 Mingyi: Pheasant Call
Lunar Mansion: The Willow / Roebuck
Modesty and exercise engage the day suitably. It is not a day for pressing forward or getting your way, travel or industry.
Meditation, burials and honoring ones ancestors are auspicious.
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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 45 Cui: Assembly
“Beneficial for all joint efforts. Be receptive to the inevitable success that comes from joining together with others. Expect emotions to run high and epiphanies on all sides."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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SUNDAY September 25, Yang Metal Dog 25
Hexagram 22 Bi: Ornament
Lunar Mansion: The Birdstar / Horse
"Think powerful, but gentle succeeds...It is auspicious for building and routine work. Good auspice is directly related to continuity, convention and not innovation. It is not auspicious for funerals/burials or marriages. It is a dangerous day for travel and / or medical treatments."
LM Notes: The Birdstar
"Though moving forward is immanent there is a shedding of skin on this day that puts a pause in forward progress."
LM Notes: The Divide
When in doubt sleep and decorate simply.
MONDAY September 26, Yin Metal Pig 26
Hexagram 63 Jiji: Already Across
Lunar Mansion: The Bow / Deer
"Everything is ending well but decline and disorder is inevitable. Do not hurry or press for completion."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 63 Jiji
"A little luxury and celebration is in order" today. Auspicious for celebrations, group events, signing contracts and divination.
LM Notes: Metal Pig, The Bow
TUESDAY September 27, Yang Water Rat 27
Hexagram 37 Jia Ren: Household
Lunar Mansion: The Wings / Serpent
"Good auspice relies heavily on inclusiveness, following custom, social convention and guileless loyalty. Good fortune comes through the natural 'chain of command'. Misfortune is directly related to breaking taboos, ignoring family, conventions and/or defaulting on commitments of any kind. Lie still, move slowly and methodically and the snake won't strike."
LM Notes: The Wings
Go with the collective purpose and follow your mentors.
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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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