Chinese Almanac Astrology May 3 - 6, 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

Scroll down to find daily indicators...

INDICATORS

LUNAR YEAR: EARTH DOG 4716 - Faithful Vigilance

YANG 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, 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 FIRE DRAGON (1916, 1976, 2036, 2096) ‘Sky Dragon’

Fire Dragons are extremely resourceful, lovable and attractive characters. They are very good with their hands and have great good fortune. They repeatedly overestimate their abilities and refuse help. They have a large and diverse group of friends and stay close to their family. Conversely their intolerance of their enemies (and weakness) often unseats them, giving their enemies great power over them. Their impulsive energy means there is never a dull moment.

QI NODE: 6 Grain Rains

Yin and Yang Courtship

"Spring ends with the inter-seasonal qi node Grain Rains. This qi node is the transition
from spring to summer. It charges the growth process with increased warmth (Yang) and
Rain (Yin). The growing and transforming process is now seen everywhere in Nature.
The power of growth hits the ground and spreads. Flowers bloom in orchards. Buds, the
true outcome of spring, appear everywhere with the promise of abundance. The mantle
of power is given to the princely forms of Yang. It is auspicious if thunder (sound of spring)
is heard in this qi node to welcome the power of summer - just as it is auspicious that the
quiet of autumn ends in the utter silence of winter.

"It is a time of final preparations, even ceremonious preparations. It is a good time to thank
the wise mentors who have helped to shape your life. It is a good time to graduate from
school or move on to higher education. New and better job (promotions), new and better
address (moving house) and the chance to reinvent yourself is present themselves. It is a
time to enjoy music, play music and dance. If your cultivation of spring was insufficient
or negligent you will be held back with Damp (criticism, lethargy, allergies and indigestion)."

LM The Way of Three Treasures

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 49 Ge: Molting

"It is a favorable time for dramatic reform and revolution - night becoming day. If you are ready to accept serious change and ready to let go of the past, everything is favorable. If you fear change, Ge donates the painful torment of unsuccessful resistance.”

LM Changing: Zhouyi  49 Ge

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THURSDAY May 3, Yin Wood Goat 18

Hexagram 31 Xian: To Be Moved

Lunar Mansion: The Well / Tapir

Solar Indicator: Level

Industrious and disciplined...humble adjustments move mountains.

“When Xian is divined, we could say, that our feelings and our body are reliable tools of divination. A surge of inspiration is being felt...Do not expect words to express such deep connection; let inspiration radiate from your actions.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 31 Xian

“It is auspicious to build, remodel, do fengshui adjustments, take exams, and maintain routine industry. The earth can be dug (gardening = wealth) and it is a good day to donate, buy or sell (investment) real estate. Community or charity projects will flourish. It is favorable for apologies. It is favorable for medical treatments (particularly for initiating a series of treatments for a chronic condition).

“It is not auspicious to postpone needed repairs, apologies or difficult tasks. It is not good for funerals or burials of those who died by suicide, violence or sudden illness because others will soon follow.”

LM Notes: The Well

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18 Gu: Contamination

"Gu indicates that life is a continuous flow, not just an individual personal experience. Success is not simply a matter of personal control. Unseen environmental forces do affect us."

LM Changing: Zhouyi 18 Gu

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FRIDAY May 4, Yang Fire Monkey 19

Hexagram 56 Lu: Sojourner

Lunar Mansion: The Ghost / Sheep

Solar Indicator: Settle

Industrious, adaptable and frank...go for generosity, alliance and discipline, deep reciprocity is available.

"Favorable for small accomplishments and temporary appeasement, but inauspicious generally. Discretion is vital in whatever you do."

LM Changing: Zhouyi 56 Lu

“It is especially auspicious for funeral/burial (resolution of fate). It is also good to make gifts/donations to temples and offerings to the divinities, spiritual guardians and make memorials for the dead (ancestors/lineage). It is advantageous for entering retreat, meditation, fasting, spiritual initiation, ordination and ‘crossing over’ into transitory states.

“It is not auspicious for worldly industry of any kind. It is a bad day to go to war (many casualties) or get married (husband will die early). One should avoid the wilderness (possession/illness will result).”

LM Notes: The Ghost

SATURDAY May 5, Yin Fire Rooster 20

Hexagram 62 Xiao Guo: Small Succeeds

Lunar Mansion: The Willow / Roebuck

Solar Indicator: Settle

Go for the modesty and resourcefulness available within the month and year to work around the pretentious qualities of the day. Withdrawing is a supportive idea...

"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 Guo

“It is especially auspicious for seclusion and the composing of memorials. It is favorable to make offerings and practice divination. It is fruitful on this day to fast, enter retreat, practice meditation and receive spiritual initiation and/or ordination (lineage). It is ideal for funerals / burials and the complete resolution of the unsettled dead (exorcism).

“It is not auspicious for marriage. Do not indulge in lawsuits (as it will ruin 3 generations).”

LM Notes: The Willow

SUNDAY May 6, Yang Earth Dog 21

Hexagram Consult the Oracle

Lunar Mansion: The Birdstar / Horse

Solar Indicator: Maintain

Lighthearted, independent and generous qualities will be abundant today. Avoiding confrontation might be the best option, and otherwise consult the oracle for details, and seek alliance.

“Think powerful, but gentle succeeds...It is auspicious for building and routine work (you will meet / hobnob with the powerful). Good auspice is directly related to continuity, convention and not innovation.

“It is not auspicious for funerals/burials or marriages (rape, divorce). It is a dangerous day for travel and/or medical treatments.”

LM Notes: The Birdstar

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