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
ALL DOGS
“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, funny
and 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.”
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QI NODE: QI NODE: 2 Rain Water
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
LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 11 Tai: Great
“Tai is favorable for going forward and expanding. When Tai is divined natural growth is inevitable - all plans succeed, if you do not push or rush them. Do not over analyze the situation. Recognize that things unfold by themselves.”
“Tai is favorable for going forward and expanding. When Tai is divined natural growth is inevitable - all plans succeed, if you do not push or rush them. Do not over analyze the situation. Recognize that things unfold by themselves.”
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TUESDAY February 20, Yin Water Goat 5
Hexagram 31 Xian: To Be Moved
Lunar Mansion: The Tail / Tiger
Solar Indicator: Maintain
Steady as she goes.
Steady as she goes.
"Though the progress is gradual, patient and intuitive - success is inevitable. The fullness
of success is in the discovery of the natural reciprocity and support of a partner or a group.
This qi sensation is deeply moving and difficult or impossible to put into words. Do not
expect words to express such deep connection; let inspiration radiate from your actions.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 31 Xianof success is in the discovery of the natural reciprocity and support of a partner or a group.
This qi sensation is deeply moving and difficult or impossible to put into words. Do not
expect words to express such deep connection; let inspiration radiate from your actions.”
“It is auspicious to start a building (brings prosperity), get married (brings fertility), bury
the dead (resolves karma) and educate the young (secure longevity) on this day. It is a good
time to move house (into a city). These actions today cause a person or family and all their
projects to flourish. On this day investments increase in value. It is ideal to give or receive
(spend) inheritances. Enjoying the arts is appropriate. Lost treasures can be found on this
day. It is ideal for self-cultivation, meditation and enjoyment. It is a time of recognizing
and acknowledging achievement with rewards. Evening is less auspicious.”
LM Notes: The Tailthe dead (resolves karma) and educate the young (secure longevity) on this day. It is a good
time to move house (into a city). These actions today cause a person or family and all their
projects to flourish. On this day investments increase in value. It is ideal to give or receive
(spend) inheritances. Enjoying the arts is appropriate. Lost treasures can be found on this
day. It is ideal for self-cultivation, meditation and enjoyment. It is a time of recognizing
and acknowledging achievement with rewards. Evening is less auspicious.”
WEDNESDAY February 21, Yang Wood Monkey 6
Hexagram 56 Lu: Sojourner
Lunar Mansion: The Basket / Leopard
Solar Indicator: Destroy
Today may feel unsettled; work with versatility, discretion and continuity to even out the
auspices.
"Favorable for small accomplishments and temporary appeasement, but inauspicious
generally. Discretion is vital in whatever you do."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 56 Lugenerally. Discretion is vital in whatever you do."
"It is auspicious to marry, work hard, purchase, build and remodel (new door = new
resources) on this day. It is auspicious to continue your routine work, review and reinvest.
Acquiring wealth (work, invest and collecting debts) is highlighted. Good for burials,
memorials and funerals (rain of blessings from the ancestors). Contraindicated activity:
Laziness, gossip and slander."
LM Notes: The Basketresources) on this day. It is auspicious to continue your routine work, review and reinvest.
Acquiring wealth (work, invest and collecting debts) is highlighted. Good for burials,
memorials and funerals (rain of blessings from the ancestors). Contraindicated activity:
Laziness, gossip and slander."
"Today calculated loss (cancellation) succeeds”
LM Notes: Destroy::: ::: :::
LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 62 Xiao Guo: Small Succeeds
"Success in small matters. The judicious and timely use of small force succeeds. Being an
assistant is favorable. Things go well if you avoid pretense."
LM Changing: Zhouyiassistant is favorable. Things go well if you avoid pretense."
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THURSDAY February 22, Yin Wood Rooster 7
Hexagram 62 Xiao Guo: Small Succeeds
Lunar Mansion: The Ladle / Griffon
Solar Indicator: Danger
Keep matter close to your heart, be judicious, graceful and patient. Biting your tongue is
appropriate today, as is expressing gratitude. Prepare for a weekend of retreat.
"Success in small matters. The judicious and timely use of small force succeeds. Being an
assistant is favorable. Things go well if you avoid pretense."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 62 Xiao Guoassistant is favorable. Things go well if you avoid pretense."
"It is a most auspicious day for Daoist religious rites, initiations and transmission of
(esoteric) teachings. It is an auspicious day to start up a business and build a new building
(home, temple). It is a safe day to dig foundations (wells, trenches) and get married. New
opportunities (news) abound - taking exams and routine work bring great success/reward
on this day. It is an auspicious day to bury the dead - they will rest peacefully and benefit
the surviving relatives.”
(esoteric) teachings. It is an auspicious day to start up a business and build a new building
(home, temple). It is a safe day to dig foundations (wells, trenches) and get married. New
opportunities (news) abound - taking exams and routine work bring great success/reward
on this day. It is an auspicious day to bury the dead - they will rest peacefully and benefit
the surviving relatives.”
"Contraindicated activity: Hypocrisy, irreverence, breaking taboos and sloth."
LM Notes: The Ladle
"Elegance becomes the mask of cleverness and intrigue. Doing only what needs to be done
is best. Old habits or patterns of pressing forward will invite catastrophe. Beware grudges.”
is best. Old habits or patterns of pressing forward will invite catastrophe. Beware grudges.”
LM Notes: Danger
FRIDAY February 23, Yang Fire Dog 8
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Oxboy / Ox
Solar Indicator: 'Complete
Consult the oracle and find your pack. Rest and retreat where ever and whenever possible.
“It is auspicious to stay home, guard resources, meditate and focus. It is auspicious to
initiate austerity, enter retreat, recover and economize.”
LM Notes: The Oxboyinitiate austerity, enter retreat, recover and economize.”
“It is a day for resting on your laurels. Success is established and secured and the new state
seems to govern itself. Enemies are few. It is a time for inward reflection (yin) on the bare
face of reality (yang). Struggle (yang) is no longer possible or necessary (yin). Decline is
not feared and success not celebrated. Wisdom approaches and withdrawing succeeds. Art
is the demonstration of confidence, dignity and wisdom - be artful. No more accumulating -
decorate with modesty. The way of perfecting power is austerity and restraint. Do less, have
less, show less and seek nothing. Enjoy what is already manifest.”
LM Notes: Completeseems to govern itself. Enemies are few. It is a time for inward reflection (yin) on the bare
face of reality (yang). Struggle (yang) is no longer possible or necessary (yin). Decline is
not feared and success not celebrated. Wisdom approaches and withdrawing succeeds. Art
is the demonstration of confidence, dignity and wisdom - be artful. No more accumulating -
decorate with modesty. The way of perfecting power is austerity and restraint. Do less, have
less, show less and seek nothing. Enjoy what is already manifest.”
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Play with resilience.
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Jamie Shulander
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