Chinese Almanac Astrology January 27 - 30, 2018

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 ROOSTER 4715

(Native Yin Metal) Analytical

"Charged: critical, intelligent, confident, alert, social, dignified, articulate, forthright, spontaneous, inspired, financially adept, challenging, meticulous and tidy.

Deplete: volatile, rude, proud, argumentative, blunt, vulgar, tactless, close-minded, hypochondriac, vain, snobby, aloof, harshly competitive and fanatical.

Image: The Rooster talked about in Chinese Astrology is well known to the Chinese as the ordinary version of the phoenix. This bird is an ancient amulet used to ward off the 5 poisonous creatures (snake, scorpion, spider, centipede and toad). The Rooster (not hen) is sacrificed only at rituals requiring oaths (trustworthy). The most familiar image is, of course, the Rooster lording over hens in the yard and dueling to the death in a cockfight - extrovert extraordinaire. There is the precision of its sharp beak (intellectual), the powerful wings (competitive) and the call to sun at dawn and dusk (eloquence). Basic materials become luxury items when chosen by the Rooster eye. Roosters collect books and documents.

Fire Rooster (1837, 1897, 1957, 2017, 2077) 'Solitary Rooster'
Fire Roosters are skillful, sensual and restless characters. They are excellent craftspeople and have a strong ambition to escape the limitations of poverty and class. They flip-flop from iron self-confidence to hopelessness and back. Though apparently strong willed they collapse in the face of difficulties. Their unapologetic, anti-social attitudes will complicate their relationships and dim their fortunes. Their sexuality is ferocious and embarrassment unknown to them. They often carry the burden of unresolved ancestral (congenital) illnesses and are haunted by the unsettled dead."

LUNAR MONTH: YANG EARTH MONKEY (1848, 1908, 1968, 2028, 2088) ‘Solitary Monkey’
“Earth Monkeys are charming, eloquent and moody. They have great good fortune due to previous causes. They attract excellent helpers and mentors and win the respect of many people. Most of their plans succeed due to perseverance. Not attentive partners, they do enjoy parenting and will be supported in old age by loving children. Their immunity is not strong and they will catch all contagious illnesses around them. They are also prone to liver disorders.”

Qi Node: 24 Great Cold

Malignant Yin
"The Great Cold qi node is Big Yin's last stand for the year - 'Cold rolls up into Heaven'. The fact is Yin power is nearly exhausted. It is the systole of yin/yang transformation - a pause and stillness before the stirring of spring and the return of Yang. It is time to remain withdrawn and silent. Cold and Damp unite and ride the Wind. The Cold is ghostly and hollow but still dangerous and penetrating.

"During this qi node Great Cold qi is best at 2 am. One should practice neigong in the evening before bed and just before dawn facing the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang qi stir - feel warm. During the day eat two small meals. Is is still the dead of winter so do not abandon the conservation of your yang qi. Rest often and throughout the day and work indoors. Do not think too much.

"During this time the Great Yin of winter is fallen - a cold Damp (pernicious qi) spreads, along the ground. Go to bed early and avoid the cold night winds that harm the lungs. Your genetic predisposition for illness and death (ghosts) are on the surface (abroad) and can be adjusted, cleared or subdued. Heavy phlegm and cold diarrhea that do not respond to treatment are dangerous signs of possession. Stay warm. Stimulating massage is okay but should not stir up yang. Warm baths and brushing the skin red are good.

"The groundless feeling of depression, fear and 'just surviving' are common symptoms of malignant yin. The unsettled dead cause outbursts of emotion (possession/fear) that hurt the Lungs and Colon - try to stay calm, but not lethargic. Strange and/or profound dreams are good signs of the transformation and resolution of ghosts."

LM The Way of Three Treasures

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 3 Zhun: Sprouting
“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

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SATURDAY January 27, Yin Earth Goat 11

Hexagram Consult the Oracle

Lunar Mansion: The Maiden / Bat

Solar Indicator: Destroy

Be aloof today. Relax your agenda and your pride, and explore enjoyment.

“It is auspicious to stay home, enjoy the arts, self-reflect, do inner panning and practice
austerity (meditation, fasting and rest). It is beneficial to guard your health and conserve
your qi. It is favorable to support others. Building may be safe but not profitable.”

“It is not auspicious to take risks, medical treatments, bury the dead (cause epidemics,
bowel disorders). To initiate industry (dig earth) and production on this day invites calamity.”

LM Notes: The Maiden

“The successful prince as warrior must now lose his youthful ambitions and develop
into a proper king….Today calculated loss (cancellation) succeeds”

LM Notes: Destroy

SUNDAY January 28, Yang Metal Monkey 

Hexagram 42 Yi: Increase

Lunar Mansion: The Void / Rat
Solar Indicator: Danger

Express gratitude for helpers and demonstrate versatility. Do only what needs to be done,
and let environmental conditions do the rest.

“Yi is about the natural progress of things when it is enhanced by the best of conditions.

Sun and water and good soil help the tree grow strong; yet a tree is also subordinate to

the warmth, the rain and the soil. The tree also naturally "knows” what to take and leave.

Yi is the “knowledge” of nature.”

LM Changing: Zhouyi 42 Yi

“It is auspicious to stay home, strengthen family ties and protect your children.

Sleep and rest are recommended (be cautioned by your dreams).”

“On this day it is not auspicious to marry (your children will be delinquent or handicapped),

bury the dead or make offerings to ancestors (ghosts/dead will become demonic - causing

illnesses for 3 years!). Extra-marital affairs begun on this day will eventually ruin your

family, reputation and health. Medical treatments today can cause injury and expose

constitutional weakness.”

LM Notes: The Void

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LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 46 Sheng: Ascending

"Since Sheng is about ascending naturally, the auspices stay favorable if you are receptive and subordinate. Your talents are recognized and they suit the times. Steady gradual progress is indicated."

LM Changing: Zhouyi

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MONDAY January 29, Yin Metal Rooster 13

Hexagram 3 Zhun: Sprouting

Lunar Mansion: The Roof / Swallow
Solar Indicator: Complete

Get exercise, practice meditation and go with the flow, it is fresh and relaxed.

“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

“The key to the auspices has to do with how you act in a dangerous situation…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 and collaborations come to fruit and good 'luck'. This

day is inauspicious for travel because you will be robbed (road) or drowned (sea).

Strangers and strange (foreign) places offer calamity.”

LM Notes: The Roof

TUESDAY January 30, Yang Water Dog 14

Hexagram 27 Yi: Jaws

Lunar Mansion: The House / Pig

Solar Indicator: Harvest

Go at the day with a collective and lighthearted approach. When in doubt, 
stand back.

“Raw impulse is strong but dangerous. Excessive ambitions can bring about personal

disaster. There will be setbacks in progress. Acting properly when the time is right

goes well. In the acquisition of what you want (money or property) it is important

to be strong but modest."

LM Changing: Zhouyi 27 Yi

“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 (all of which have long-term benefit). Expect to be

generously compensated for work done today.

“Public welfare projects succeed. Temple buildings brings 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 dead ancestors (bring great wealth).

“It is not auspicious to wait, procrastinate or be confrontational.”

LM Notes: The House

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Play with resilience.

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Jamie Shulander

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