Chinese Almanac Astrology August 30 - September 4, 2019

In honor of my Teacher, Liu Ming,


 

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

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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: 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."

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LUNAR MONTH: YIN WATER ROOSTER (1813, 1873, 1933, 2053) “Nested Rooster”

Water Rooster has a resourceful but unstable character. Indiscreet, gossipy and, though clever, they lack the articulate quality of other Roosters. Fond of socializing and traveling they lack the concentration and sensitivity to maintain friendships and partnerships until they grow old. Sometimes outright deceptive they also fall victim to deception quite easily. They consistently overestimate their power and resent others. They also suffer from chronic minor medical complaints (hypochondria) that are difficult to diagnose and treat.

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

LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 20 Guan: Observance

"The situation is delicate and one in which the observance of details and tradition is of great importance. Progress is based on concentration."

LM Changing: Zhouyi 20 Guan

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FRIDAY August 30, Yin Earth Pig 1

Hexagram 24 Fu: Return

Lunar Mansion: The Neck / Dragon

Solar Indicator: Level

SATURDAY August 31, Yang Metal Rat 2

Hexagram 44 Gou: Meeting

Lunar Mansion: The Root / Badger

Solar Indicator: Settle

SUNDAY September 1, Yin Metal Ox 3

Hexagram 28 Da Guo: Excess

Lunar Mansion: The Room / Hare

Solar Indicator: Maintain

   

MONDAY September 2, Yang Water Tiger 4

Hexagram 50 Ding: Tri-pod Vessel

Lunar Mansion: The Heart / Fox

Solar Indicator: Destroy

TUESDAY September 3, Yin Water Rabbit 5

Hexagram 32 Heng: Constancy

Lunar Mansion: The Tail / Tiger

Solar Indicator: Danger

WEDNESDAY September 4, Yang Wood Dragon 6

Hexagram Consult the Oracle

Lunar Mansion: The Basket / Leopard

Solar Indicator: Complete

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In resolution and adventure...

Warmly,

Jamie Shulander

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