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
LUNAR YEAR of the EARTH DOG 4716 - Faithful Vigilance
DOG
“Charged: loyal, caring, protective, direct, helpful, intuitive, insightful, private, calm under
fire, just, expansive, congenial and quiet.
Deplete: stubborn, argumentative, spiteful, vain, rigid, frozen with anxiety, stingy and
excessively critical.
Image: The Dog talked about in Chinese Astrology is the Chow. This dog has been domesticated for more than 5000 years, both as an aggressive house guard and a battlefield companion. The battlefield Chow was ferocious at crippling the horses of the enemy chariots while never losing sight of its trainer (whose corpse it would protect even with its own life). The Dog epitomizes loyalty."
YANG EARTH DOG (1898, 1958, 2018, 2078) ‘Mountain Dog’
EARTH is the native element of the Dog Earthly Branch. Earth Dogs are modest, funnyand independent characters. They are light-hearted and generous, often quitting difficult
situations and avoiding confrontations. A short temper is hidden behind their joking. Strong
idealistic aspirations fill their youth and soften as the hardships of life close in. They do not
express their feelings or thoughts easily. They are prone to qi stagnation and poor circulation."
LUNAR MONTH: YANG WOOD TIGER (1854, 1914, 1974, 2034, 2094) ‘Standing Still Tiger’
Wood is the native element of the Tiger Earthly Branch. Wood Tigers are vigorous, ferocious and scrappy characters. They enjoy material comfort and socializing with the famous and powerful. They suffer from jealousy and indecision. They have difficulty relating to their parents and partner. They often choose to live alone. They are prone to tumorous growths, acute pain and phlegm. They meet many major obstacles in life and overcome them all.”
Wood is the native element of the Tiger Earthly Branch. Wood Tigers are vigorous, ferocious and scrappy characters. They enjoy material comfort and socializing with the famous and powerful. They suffer from jealousy and indecision. They have difficulty relating to their parents and partner. They often choose to live alone. They are prone to tumorous growths, acute pain and phlegm. They meet many major obstacles in life and overcome them all.”
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QI NODE: QI NODE: 2 Rain Water
New Yang and Old Yin
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New Yang and Old Yin
"Rain Water is the gentle, first yin response to the new, emerging yang. Heaven and Earth renew their active relationship. The moisture of the first spring rains refreshes the Earth. This Yin rain gives the Yang trapped in Earth (seeds, grains) nourishment. If the response of the Yang of Earth is weak, or if rain does not come, decay, rot and mold may occur. If yang responds well seed break open underground.
Yang is ‘jump started’ in this wi node, but there may still be very few signs. Yang has survived another winter. Though Spring Festival is over, fresh offerings are made at ancestor and Earth altars to support Yang. This is the gan ying principle. Yin is weak and yang is still unformed, effort or exertion must be avoided.
During this qi node qi is best at 4am. One should practice neigong just before dawn facing the sun as it rises in the northeast. Do not exert yourself, but let the yang and yin play - this renews us and gives us longevity. When the sun is up walk about the courtyard with arms akimbo. Loosen up. The environment is becoming very ‘friendly’ and ‘yangish’ - it is no longer pernicious, but it is our own impulsiveness (inner yang) that is dangerous. Impulse is the renewal but caution, rather than enthusiasm, makes it work.
Yang is also beginning to move on its own. Mild and inspired, new actions are auspicious and rewarding. Avoid being ‘very productive’. Cultivate the qi of spring by reading new fiction, watching the latest film, go for short walks outdoors and enjoying and/or playing music."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
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LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 53 Jian: Gliding
"Jian is the omen read from the gliding, settling, gliding and settling of migrating birds. It is about gradual and instinctive progress. Jian also represents the growth of plants, a traditional courtship, the gracious acceptance of fate, and our natural continuity with the ancestors. It is the story of a long and predestined journey, the power of perseverance, and the predisposition (character, nature and fate) inherent in our birth.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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WEDNESDAY February 28, Yin Metal Rabbit 13
Hexagram 12 Pi: Obstruction
Lunar Mansion: The Wall / Porcupine
Solar Indicator: Divide
Kick it with your inner circle of people today, ride the momentum and relax expectation. Calibration is happening on it's own timing. Be patient and aware.
"Pi is not a time for going forward. You are blocked by your own pretense or by external circumstances. Be humble and patient, and cancel or postpone great plans. Adaptation and patience are the keys to positive change in the future." LM Changing: Zhouyi 12 Pi
Kick it with your inner circle of people today, ride the momentum and relax expectation. Calibration is happening on it's own timing. Be patient and aware.
"Pi is not a time for going forward. You are blocked by your own pretense or by external circumstances. Be humble and patient, and cancel or postpone great plans. Adaptation and patience are the keys to positive change in the future." LM Changing: Zhouyi 12 Pi
"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
"Holding back on this day is related to deeper self-reflection, education of all sorts and
consulting with experts and elders - rather than forward action. It is not about immature
reluctance or cowardice but about shedding inessentials."
LM Notes: Divide
THURSDAY March 1, Yang Water Dragon 14
Hexagram 45 Cui: Assembly
Lunar Mansion: The Stride / Wolf
Solar Indicator: Full
Engage the patience and humor possible today. Let calibration continue and expand with an open heart and disciplined practice.
“Beneficial for all joint efforts. Be receptive to the inevitable success that comes from joining together with others. Expect emotions to run high and epiphanies on all sides.”
"When we sincerely open our hearts in this way we are naturally purged of our selfishness
and wantonness. Through this exchange we may enter into the depths of human spirituality.
There is no greater gesture than this ritual of rituals."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 45 Cui
"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 March 2, Yin Water Snake 2
Hexagram 35 Jin: Advance
Lunar Mansion: The Mound / Dog
Solar Indicator: Level
Today offers seductive mysticism. Gather and celebrate the fabric of your existence; Go Team.
Today offers seductive mysticism. Gather and celebrate the fabric of your existence; Go Team.
"Progress of all kinds is possible, but gentleness and grace are recommended.
Confident subordination is the natural response to this sort of pre-ordained success,
but keep an eye out for the envious. Do not let greed or bad manners ruin it....
The truth is, nothing is accomplished without a network of co-factors and helpers
(family and friends [alive and dead]). Modesty and grace express our interconnectedness.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 35 Jin
"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 March 3, Yang Wood Horse 3
Hexagram 16 Yu: Comfort
Lunar Mansion: The Stomach / Pheasant
Solar Indicator: Settle
There is a shy and capable nature to the day. Calm repetition, acceptance and respect will go the distance.
"Pleasure, in its many forms, though powerful, is not long-lived. The auspice is
good for enjoyment but self-indulgence can ruin it. Enjoy and share the results
of the success, but do not make pleasure a goal in itself."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 16 Yu
"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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