Chinese Almanac Astrology January 31 - February 3, 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: 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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WEDNESDAY January 31, Yin Water Pig 15

Hexagram 24 Fu: Return

Lunar Mansion: The Wall / Porcupine

Solar Indicator: Open

Though volatility and gregariousness are afoot, stay the course,
use Boar determination to groove into alignment.

“Short-term plans succeed in the context of a broad view. Things are turning for the better.

Routine work comes to fruition. It is favorable to have a clear goal before setting out."

LM Changing: Zhouyi: 24 Fu

"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

THURSDAY February 1, Yang Wood Rat 16

Hexagram 44 Gou: Meeting

Lunar Mansion: The Stride / Wolf
Solar Indicator: Shut

Today may open both clever and precarious circumstance. It's a keep-it-mellow and
keep-your-knickers-on kind of a day. Go to sleep early.

“Inauspicious for all intimate personal relationships. It is a time to withdraw and

cut your losses. Both sexes are at risk to be abused by the inappropriateness of a

relationship. Think rot and ruin. A kind of corruption has entered the very foundation

of things.”

LM Changing: Zhouyi 44 Guo

"It is auspicious to build, remodel or repair property (line clothing for winter)

- in the sense for fortify or strengthen. It is auspicious to transact routine business,

banking (anything that parallels the storing for winter), to plan but not speculate. It is

beneficial to receive medical treatments (qi in channels) It is favorable to make amulets.

"It is inauspicious to travel, argue or press lawsuits. It is not advised to dig the

ground or bury the dead."

LM Notes: The Stride

FRIDAY February 2, Yin Wood Ox 17

Hexagram 28 Da Guo: Excess

Lunar Mansion: The Mound / Dog
Solar Indicator: Design

Be rested and find your center. Appropriate adjustment may happen by taking a step back.

“Da Guo contains instructions on how to avoid disaster in heavy, grave or weird and

unconventional circumstances. When you get entangled in excess, going forward with

caution may be the best thing to do. Excess and eccentricity have their place. Something

greater than the usual mechanical sense of cause and effect is at work in Da Guo."

LM Changing: Zhouyi 29 Kan

"It is time to build (thresholds, public buildings) and add on (growth of family: new baby,

new bride) to property. It is auspicious to initiate and continue routine business. It is a

day for feasting, gatherings and romance. Marriages contracted/performed today produce

resourceful and wealthy children. It is an excellent day for assemblies, parties and

celebrations.

“This day brings fresh breezes in Spring, cooling mist in Summer, light rain in Fall and thin

ice in Winter. It is inauspicious to enter retreat, practice renunciation or travel alone.

Avoid confrontation."

LM Notes: The Mound

SATURDAY February 3, Yang Fire Tiger

Hexagram 50 Ding: Tri-Pod Vessel

Lunar Mansion: The Stomach / Pheasant

Solar Indicator: Divide

The character of today is explosive. Seek mentors and connect.

"It is a time of education and great spiritual and material success. Don’t rush. Your superiors

notice you. Opportunity is abundant. Alliances are offered to you on all sides.”

LM Changing: Zhouyi  50 Ding

"It is auspicious to build, bury the dead (increase status/rank) and marry (your children will

hobnob with kings) on this day. It is a good day to make your case, to push forward and to

ask for what you are due (collecting receivables). It is a good day for gift giving and charity
(canceling debts owed you)."

“Contraindicated activity: It is inauspicious to be confrontational, break the law or squander
resources (gamble); such activities will bring years of loss and regret.”

LM Notes: The Stomach

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Play with resilience.

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Jamie Shulander

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