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: 17 Cold Dew
Yin Collects Yang
"In the Cold Dew qi node autumn inclines toward winter. The door of the storehouse is closed; the harvest has been tallied. It is a time of descending temperatures (especially in the early mornings) that mark the growing strength of the annual Yin qi. The mornings show dew or frost. If snow falls, it suddenly melts. Yang drains downward an in. Quiet becomes silence.
As the autumn peaks and descends into winter, natural activity appears to subside. In fact, all activity withdraws inward. The northwest wind (qi) arises carrying the cold and the season of autumn peaks and declines towards winter. In the sough winter crops are planted and in the north the fall harvest is stored away. Leaves fall from the trees. Our healthy bodies continue to crystallize their fluids for winter and the environmental qi supports the process. Light moisture (yin) in the system, used to guard against the summer heat, now crystallizes and concentrates. This fluid transformation, parallel to the descent of frost, indicates a 'slowing' of the heart. In this period we should garner resources (eat heartily), conserve qi (guard Heart) and routinize qi (strengthen Kidney qi).
During this period then environmental qi is best at 7pm. Neigong is practiced inside where it it warm - but do not sweat. Your behavior in the early morning and evening should be ritual or routine. Slow down and it is easy to stay healthy at this time of year! It is not yet time to tonify yang - remember that yang tonics are called 'dangerous' and yin tonics are not. Applying yang when it is not needed or in excessive doses can impair your health."
LM The Way of the Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 54 Guimei: A Girl is Married
“It is not that the authors think breaking convention always brings misfortune - this would be an overstatement. Instead, we are warned that such breaks should be done for good an just reasons, and not merely for the satisfaction of personal or sexual desires."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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MONDAY October 10, Yin Wood Ox 10
Hexagram 58 Dui: Pleasuring
Lunar Mansion: The Roof / Swallow
Stay home, get good rest and enjoy the day. Take care of yourself and your family. Let alliances and collaborators blossom.
Exercise, medical treatments and eating well are all auspicious.
TUESDAY October 11, Yand Fire Tiger 11
Hexagram 10 Lu: Treading
Lunar Mansion: The House / Pig
"Clarity and sincerity are the only defense against the unpredictable dangers represented by the tiger."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 10 Lu
Mind your conduct and go for it. Though the Monkey of the year may pull the Tiger day's tail, it is inauspicious to wait or procrastinate, let alone confrontation.
"It is auspicious to build, remodel and make fengshui adjustments (especially to enhance career: office, shop). It is auspicious to initiate business, negotiate and sign contracts and get married: long term benefit. Expect to be generously compensated for work done today. Public welfare projects succeed. Temple buildings bring benefits for many generations.
"Conversely, it is auspicious to enter retreat if there is great sincerity (renunciation) and strong resolve (compassion for others). The benefits you receive on this day should be shared with others (living and dead). Burials on this day are celebrated by both the living and the dead ancestors (bring great wealth).
"Contraindicated activity: It is not auspicious to wait, procrastinate or be confrontational."
LM Notes: The Wall
WEDNESDAY October 12, Yin Fire Rabbit 12
Hexagram 11 Tai: Great
Lunar Mansion: The Wall / Porcupine
Another day of expansion...
Remember generosity :)
"It is auspicious to build, remodel and make fengshui adjustments (increase opportunities/wealth [public part of home]). It is auspicious to initiate business, sign contracts and get married (strengthen family ties.). It is auspicious for investments, banking (gardening [increase fertility]) and study (the classics). It is an especially good day to exercise (martial arts), socialize (create parties, feasts and celebrations). It is also advantageous to travel, start a journey or vacation. NOT complying with the auspice of this indicator may lead to madness and suicide.
"Contraindicated activity: It is inauspicious to withdraw, begin an austerity or retreat."
LM Notes: The Wall
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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 47 Kun: Beset
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 47 Kun: Beset
“Sometimes you reach an impasse and cannot see what to do. You put your life and resources on the line and stick to your principles, but there is not positive result - this is Kun. It is a painful moment of truth."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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THURSDAY October 13, Yang Earth Dragon 13
Hexagram 26 Da Chu: Great Store
Lunar Mansion: The Stride / Wolf
"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: Da Chu 26
Fortification, medical treatments and banking are all auspicious. Plans but not speculation.
"Today calculated loss succeeds."
LM Notes: Destroy
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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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