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 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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FRIDAY October 14, Yin Earth Snake 14
Hexagram 5 Xu: Waiting
Lunar Mansion: The Mound / Dog
"Sensativity to the auspices of the time (when to wait, when to move) provides opportunity to do great things."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 5 Xu
SATURDAY October 15, Yang Metal Horse 15
Hexagram 9 Xiao Xu: Minor Force
Lunar Mansion: The Stomach / Pheasant
"Patience, subordination and alliance are the keys to success."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 9 Xiao
"It is auspicious to build, bury the dead and marry on this day. It is a good day to make your case, to push forward and to ask for what you are due. Is is a good day for gift giving and charity. It is inauspicious to be confrontational, break the law or squander resources; such activities will bring years of loss and regret."
LM Notes: The Stomach
Decorate with modesty.
SUNDAY October 16, Yin Metal Goat 16
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Watchers / Cock
Consult the Oracle today for details and otherwise retreat.
Postpone anything proactive (marriage, building, funerals and burials) and instead make offerings to the dead. Notice what happens today by standing back.
MONDAY October 17, Yang Water Monkey 17
Lunar Mansion: The Net / Crow
There are mixed auspices today. Seek out opportunity to be grateful today and eat nourishing food.
"To consult a physician and consult oracles will bring clairty. It is a good day for industry, building and burying the dead. It is inauspiciuos to take anything for granted. It is inauspicious for revolution, confrontation, breaking taboos, neglecting responsibilities or travel."
LM Notes: The Net
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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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