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 - The pattern components that continuously rotate per year, month, daily, lunar or solar phase. The indicators below articulate the current alignment.
LUNAR YEAR: YANG EARTH DOG 4716 - Faithful Vigilance
“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 WATER DOG (1862, 1922, 1982, 2042) ‘Family Dog’
Water Dogs are kind, generous and frugal characters. Their material fortunes are very
uneven but they are, nevertheless, very generous. Their friends and family love
them. They are sentimental and vulnerable to a sad story or a hopeless cause.
They are prone to temper tantrums and ecstasy. They never enjoy good health.
They are prone to accidents and will be injured or killed by metal weapons or
tools.
Qi Node: 17 Cold Dew
Yin Collects Yang
"In the Cold Dew qi node autumn inclines toward winter. The door of the storehouse is closed; the harvest has been tallied. It is a time of descending temperatures (especially in the early mornings) that mark the growing strength of the annual Yin qi. The mornings show dew or frost. If snow falls, it suddenly melts. Yang drains downward and in. Quiet becomes silence.
As the autumn peaks and descends into winter, natural activity appears to subside. In fact, all activity withdraws inward. The northwest wind (qi) arises carrying the cold and the season of autumn peaks and declines towards winter. In the south winter crops are planted and in the north the fall harvest is stored away. Leaves fall from the trees. Our healthy bodies continue to crystallize their fluids for winter and the environmental qi supports the process. Light moisture (yin) in the system, used to guard against the summer heat, now crystallizes and concentrates. This fluid transformation, parallel to the descent of frost, indicates a 'slowing' of the heart. In this period we should garner resources (eat heartily), conserve qi (guard Heart) and routinize qi (strengthen Kidney qi).
During this period then environmental qi is best at 7pm. Neigong is practiced inside where it it warm - but do not sweat. Your behavior in the early morning and evening should be ritual or routine. Slow down and it is easy to stay healthy at this time of year! It is not yet time to tonify yang - remember that yang tonics are called 'dangerous' and yin tonics are not. Applying yang when it is not needed or in excessive doses can impair your health."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM 23 Bo: Erosion
“History has recorded
many failed revolutions. Bad timing or inappropriate (selfish) motive has
undermined many attempts to restructure the powers that be. If you wish to
revolt, do not be blinded by idealism, choose the time wisely, be just, and of
impeccable virtue. Remember that leadership and eminence are matters of
fate."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 23 Bo
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WEDNESDAY October 10, Yin Wood Pig 2
Hexagram 1 Qian: Heaven
Lunar Mansion: The Wall / Porcupine
Solar Indicator: Divide
The momentum is within
qi, no need to force anything. Choose to engage and what is there will unfold.
And likewise, where there is a step back, calibration is available. The gullible,
immature and strong willed character of the day might bumble through the
auspices, though the new Qi Node we've moved into will also be of support.
"Qian is the
natural endless progress of time as symbolized by the onset of spring. Time is
celestial movement, like the wind in the sky - not the product of human effort.
The first hexagram is like the head of a circle; it is the beginning or renewal
of a constant and endless cycle of time."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 1
Qian
"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
Hexagram 2 Kun: Earth
Lunar Mansion: The Stride / Wolf
Solar Indicator: Full
Today's auspices are mixed and may
easily be complicated by today's character aggressive, excitable and brave.
When in doubt, go with discipline, fortification, and patience.
“Let things naturally
fulfill themselves. Let go of planning and meddling. Wait. Restraint is
rewarded. It is favorable for peace and inaction.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 2 Kun
"It is auspicious
to build, remodel or repair property (line clothing for winter) - in the sense
to 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
“This is an optimum day
for education, preparation, polishing, gathering resources and firming up
plans. Confidence grows as the right time and necessary resources are now part
of the vision. The qi is forming patterns and remaining in the channels.
Practice and disciplined cultivation bring confidence. The prince (yang) is
gaining support. Discipline in small matters succeeds. True confidence requires
no aggression. Though nothing needs to be done, the natural maturation of
strength occurs.”
LM Notes: Full
FRIDAY October 12, Yin Fire Ox 4
Hexagram 23 Bo: Erosion
Lunar Mansion: The Mound / Dog
Solar Indicator: Level
Lunar Mansion: The Mound / Dog
Solar Indicator: Level
Today is about the empowerment of
alliance, enhancements and appropriateness. Go with education and tradition to
ease the otherwise assertive, focused and oafish character of the day.
“History has recorded
many failed revolutions. Bad timing or inappropriate (selfish) motive has
undermined many attempts to restructure the powers that be. If you wish to
revolt, do not be blinded by idealism, choose the time wisely, be just, and of
impeccable virtue. Remember that leadership and eminence are matters of
fate."
LM Changing: Zhouyi: 23 Bo
"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 October 13, Yang Earth Tiger 5
Lunar Mansion: The Stomach / Pheasant
Solar Indicator: Settle
Today's obstinate, emotional and
cavalier character may be ideal for the auspices, if you play it right. The
right amount of pressure is appropriate today. Collaborations, traditions and
focus play a key role of success as well as timeliness.
"Bi is about those who strengthen their power
through new and renewed alliances with capable people. It is about the
confidence to go forward when trustworthy allies and coherent plans unite.
Those who do not use this wisdom (join late) do not succeed.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 8 Bi
"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
“Preparedness makes
action timely and successful. Tradition, convention, training, education - all
forms of readiness, inspire action. Forces join together and new alliances
produce unexpected results. Action taken with such thorough preparation is
bound to succeed. The qi of the day is stable, progressive and functional.
Clarity and calm (yin) are not unseated by action (yang). Focus and repetition
succeed. Procrastination and equivocation is contraindicated.”
LM Notes: Settle
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In resolution and adventure...
Warmly,
Jamie Shulander
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jshulander@gmail.com
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