In honor of my Teacher, Liu Ming,
I offer the following:
CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
I offer the following:
CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
To support grace and ease / For the resolution of all beings
Commentary and compilations by Jamie Shulander
All notes from class notes/works by Liu Ming
INDICATORS Listed: Yearly, Monthly, Lunar then Daily
::: ::: ::: = Change
INDICATORS - The pattern components that continuously rotate per year, month, daily, lunar or solar phase. The indicators below articulate the current alignment.
LUNAR YEAR: YEAR of the BOAR
"Charged: plain speaking, caring, sensuous, compromising, eloquent, tolerant, humanitarian, reliable, unselfish, funny, hard-working, lucky and gregarious.
Deplete: self-indulgent, indulgent, oversexed, luxury loving, flamboyant, secretive, long-suffering, gullible and self destructive.
Image: The Chinese character for home includes the character for this Pig. Needless to say in Chinese astrology, Pigs are the most domestic of signs. A modest sacrificial animal since ancient times, it has become a mainstay of the Chinese diet - considered a ‘great transformer,’ able to make garbage into sweet white meat. In parts of China a family’s wealth is measured in the number of Pigs one owns. The wild boar mother is considered one of the fiercest animals alive. The mother boar will attack a Tiger seeking its young without an interest in surviving - the ultimate expression of aggression. Pigs collect material objects and derive great sustenance from them. They see stuff as art/food."
YIN EARTH BOAR (1899, 1959, 2019, 2079) ‘Monastery Pig’
Earth Boars are sensual, lethargic and aimless characters. They are hard to teach and hold very strong opinions. Their previous causes are strong but may support a hardened view of life. Attractive and popular socially they cannot maintain committed relationships (overly protective then cold). Those closest to them often become their worst enemies. Their material fortunes are however good and they live in comfort and luxury. Though they appear healthy they are plagued by chronic dampness."
LUNAR MONTH: YANG WATER MONKEY (1812, 1872, 1932, 1992, 2052) ‘Elegant Monkey’
Water Monkey is high-strung, sharp and observant. Their uneven fortunes come from an unpredictable and dramatic emotional character. Though an appearance of competence bring success and leadership, the Water Monkey is easily distracted and often loses all that is gained through silly negligence. They mesmerize competent helpers but are prideful and often ungrateful. Emotional turmoil gradually undermines their health. Nourishing food is the best method of healing.
QI NODE: 13 Autumn Begins
"Yin Reverses Yang
“In Autumn Begins there is the reversal of what the Chinese call "late summer". At this time autumn qi (particularly in evening/night), which is Dry, will reverse the lingering damp heat pattern. It often causes typhoons and tornadoes.
During this qi node qi is the best at 3pm.
Now and then, during the day, practice neigong facing southwest. Do not overexert yourself (or sweat); let the qi move the blood and transform nutrients. Dress lightly (cover well), and stroll about in the morning to avoid the damp.
Chew well. During the day eat two meals, rest (nap) after lunch, snacks of fruit (pears) are good on hot days. Drink green and flower tea and in the evening enjoy a light savory soup.
Vegetarian meals are fine.
Activity should turn from outward to inward - begin to edit and then store what has been accomplished. Continue the cautions of Great Heat.
Before bed bucket bathes and go to sleep not long after dark. Do not go about in the evening or by the coast. Rest, relax, travel (inland), exercise (modestly) and do not be exposed to coastal or night winds."
LM The Way of the Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 13 Tong Ren: Community
“It is favorable to go forward in concert with others after
reflection and alliance is established."
LM Changing: Zhouyi
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THURSDAY August
22, Yin Metal Rabbit 22
Hexagram 25 Wu Wang: No Expectations
Lunar Mansion: The Well / Tapir
Solar Indicator: Danger
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QI NODE: 14 Heat Ends
"Yin Seduces, Metal
"The End of Heat qi node is just that. It is the end of what
the Chinese call 'late summer'. In this qu node autumn winds, though still
slightly damp, turn slowly drier. Summer's yang is completely exhausted and
harvest can begin in earnest.
It is common for the body to feel slightly 'heavy' at this time of
year because the fluids and qi are slowing down in anticipation of the Dry and
Cold. Harvesting is the main qi pattern. Gather in your resources, plan for the
less productive months ahead.
What we harvest now is what we will rely on during the months
ahead.
The dreams and aspirations of spring/summer must now be edited
with sound and practical strategies.
During this qi node qi is best at 4 pm. Neigong should be
practiced in short sessions in morning and afternoon. Afternoon naps are
recommended (10 - 25 min). Plan to be at home most evenings. Party's over, time
to clean house and tighten up the protocols."
LM The Way of the Three Treasures
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FRIDAY August
23, Yang Water Dragon 23
Hexagram 17 Sui: Pursuit
Lunar Mansion: The Ghost /
Sheep
Solar Indicator: Complete
SATURDAY August
24, Yin Water Snake 24
Hexagram 21 Shihe: Biting
Lunar Mansion: The Willow /
Roebuck
Solar Indicator: Harvest
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LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 60 Jie: Juncture
"Favorable for the practice of circumspection and restraint.
Being observant and conservative with resources is auspicious. Knowing how to
see and when to use limits brings success."
LM Changing:
Zhouyi 60 Jie: Juncture
::: ::: :::
SUNDAY August 25, Yang
Wood Horse 25
Hexagram 51 Zhen: Thunder
Lunar Mansion: The Birdstar:
Horse
Solar Indicator: Open
“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
“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
“The choice here is whether to call fate something to fight or
something to embrace. It is a day with an easy qi. It is a day to appreciate how
things really operate beyond the desire that creates images and appearances.
Accepting should be a boundless (yin) act beyond goals - the goal has always
been return to our beginningless origin (Dao). There is no protagonist (yang)
that should relax - there is only relaxation itself (yin). Look around for a
successor (new plan, idea, task) and resume the heart/mind of a novice. The son
of a rebel leader may become the second emperor of a new dynasty. An open heart
gives the option to acquire great wisdom.”
LM Notes: Open
MONDAY August
26, Yin Wood Goat 26
Hexagram Consult the Oracle
Lunar Mansion: The Bow / Deer
Solar Indicator: Shut
Seek a balance between complete submission and careful planning.
Stubbornness may play a part...when in doubt, support family.
“Auspicious activity: It is auspicious to build and buy new
property. It is an especially good day to get married. It is favorable for
divination, signing contracts, romance/courtship and all forms of partnership.
Good auspice is especially related to festive group events, banqueting, family
gatherings and/or community celebrations. It is an excellent day to take office
(begin a new job).
Contraindicated Activity: It is not auspicious for
funerals/burials (become unsettled: ghosts). Seclusion or isolation is
unfavorable (miss opportunity).”
LM Notes: The Bow
“A Shut day is a day of rest, whether you like it or not. Qi
resources are spent and the notion of a spender (yang) is long gone. Dispersion
has ended in exhaustion (big yin) and no memory exists to create joy or
negativity. Struggling to act on such a day borrows qi from fantasy and sets up
a ghostly pattern of bad qi credit. What’s it like to float down the river with
no boat, no river and no protagonist? It is ideal day for retreat, mediation
and severing ties with everything - don’t worry, it is not the end of anything!
Let go anyway - feel the freedom and inaction, disconnectedness, because it
offers limitless insight. Focus on your golf swing and forget about how the
kids are squandering their inheritance on cocaine. It’s that kind of day! The
river has reached the sea and even the water is confused.”
LM Notes: Shut
TUESDAY August
27, Yang Fire Monkey 27
Hexagram 42 Yi: Increase
Lunar Mansion: The Wings /
Serpent
Solar Indicator: Design
WEDNESDAY August
28, Yin Fire Rooster 28
Hexagram 3 Zhung: Sprouting
Lunar Mansion: The Chariot /
Earthworm
Solar Indicator: Divide
THURSDAY August
29, Yang Earth 29
Hexagram 27 Yi: Jaws
Lunar Mansion: The Horn /
Crocodile
Solar Indicator: Full
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In resolution and
adventure...
Warmly,
Jamie Shulander
Instagram @jamieshulander
jshulander@gmail.com
415-450-7884
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