Chinese Almanac Astrology October 6 - 9, 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: 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 23 Bo: Erosion

“If you wish to revolt, do not be blinded by idealism, choost the time wisely, be just, and of impeccable virtue."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 

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THURSDAY October 6, Yin Metal Rooster 6
Hexagram 61 Zhongfu: Holding the Center

Lunar Mansion: The Ladle / Griffon

Solar Indicator: Design

Today expresses a level of groundness, calm and gracious engagement, reflection and initiation.

"The action that arises from stillness is able to 'work wonders'. A Zen archer lets the arrow find the target without meddling."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 61 Zhongfu

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM 54 Guimei: A Girl is Married

“It is not that the authors think breaking convetion 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 secual desires."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 

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FRIDAY October 7, Yang Water Dog 7
Hexagram Consult the Oracle

Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy / Ox
Solar Indicator: Divide

Hang with your 'in crowd', consult the Oracle and generally, retreat. Cancel medical treatments and stay home. Generosity is key and today, less is more.

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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

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SATURDAY October 8, Yin Water Pig 8

Hexagram 54 Guimei: A Girl is Married

Lunar Mansion: The Maiden

Solar Indicator: Divide

A lovely day for luxury and celebration. Research and consultation rather than taking any risks today. Keep your knickers on and kick up your heals. Support others and self reflect.

SUNDAY October 9, Wang Wood Rat 9
Hexagram 38 Kui: Incompatible

Lunar Mansion: The Void / Rat

Solar Indicator: Full

Work with humility today. When in doubt, go social, prioritize family and rest. Medical treatments, marriages and burials are contraindicated.

"Practice and disciplined cultivation bring confidence."
LM Notes: Full

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Play with resilience.

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In resilient relations,

Jamie Shulander

jshulander@gmail.com

415-450-7884