In honor of my Teacher, Liu Ming,
CHINESE ALMANAC ASTROLOGY
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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LUNAR YEAR: YEAR of the RAT
"Charged: Charming, diligent, perseverant, methodical, social, cooperative, discrete, frugal and observant. Rats are capable and fun loving.
Depleted: Complaining, nervous, nit picking, annoyingly analytical, stingy, scheming, cowardly, overly concentrated (mono-maniacal) and selfish.
Image: The Rat talked about in Chinese Astrology is well known to all Chinese farmers throughout history. If there is grain, rats appear, so rats are linked to prosperity. A rat year is expected to be profitable. Rats always appear in groups and, though not individually strong, they can undermine an enormous barn by gnawing and nibbling away the foundation piece by piece. Rats often view their social life as central to their existence. Sociability is required to survive. Their acute social observation makes them good mimics or actors. When they are being someone else (acting) they love center stage. Though not a sensual materialist, like the Pig, rats are hoarders and often live in clutter. They are likely to become more capable as they age..."
YANG METAL RAT (1840, 1900, 1960, 2020, 2080) ‘Rafter Rat’
Metal Rats are sensitive, meticulous and resourceful. They easily win the attention and support of others and love to compete and win. Their ambition is modified by a strong personal sense of moral and spiritual values. They enjoy independence and are ruthlessly calculating in matters of the heart and finance. Though not without enemies, they experience relatively even fortunes. Jovial in appearance they internally brood and worry over the slightest things. They are susceptible to contagious and common illnesses but live long because of treatments from expert physicians and meticulous personal habits."
LUNAR MONTH: YANG EARTH TIGER (1818, 1878, 1938, 1998, 2058) ‘Mountain Tiger’
Earth Tigers are obstinate, emotional and cavalier characters. Their youth goes badly and makes them homeless wanderers. This wandering makes them excellent planners or cons and tricksters. Their unique fortunes rest on the fact that they actually benefit from harming others (strange karma debts to collect). They have awesome energy and physical strength that can only be made sick by powerful spells and/or demons.
QI NODE: 1 Spring Begins
Yang Reverses Yin
"Though Spring Begins means the
return of yang qi it is really mostly theoretical. We feel that Yin is done,
but Yang is still only active 'under the surface'. The overall trend has
shifted towards Yang but it may not be accompanied by much apparent change,
like warm weather or increased stamina. The first new moon begins the Spring
Festival (Chinese New Year). Spring Festival, celebrated for the 2 weeks of
this qi node, in China is like Christmas, New Year, Fourth of July and
everyone's birthday all rolled into one. Everyone celebrates and is very
generous and sociable to encourage spring to grow. This is the gan ying
principle. It is a celebration of yang renewal.
"During this qi node qi is best
at 3am. One should practice neigong just before dawn facing - northeast. Do not
exert yourself, but let the yang qi play - this renews us and gives us
longevity. During the day eat several small meals with family and friends.
Renew relationships.
"Acts of renewal and generosity
are auspicious and rewarding. Avoid being very productive and do not sign
agreements.
"With the beginning of spring
the Liver/hun 'comes alive'. In the early nodes of spring dreams can be very
revealing of our physical and spiritual condition and the state of our
ancestors. As the ghosts (yin) of winter fade into the background the beneficent
ancestors (yang) come forward. Spring qi has a kind of hope in it - we dream
both day and night during this time. Though our qi resources are not yet solid,
it is very auspicious to being cultivating new and renewable projects. The
caution is important - if we move too fast the weak underpinnings of spring
yang collapse. If impulse accepts education all goes well."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 53 Jian: Gliding
"Jian is the omen read
from the gliding, settling, gliding and settling of migrating birds. It is
about gradual and instinctive progress. Jian also represents the growth
of plants, a traditional courtship, the gracious acceptance of fate, and our
natural continuity with the ancestors. It is the story of a long and
predestined journey, the power of perseverance, and the predisposition
(character, nature and fate) inherent in our birth.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 53 Jian
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THURSDAY February 6, Yin Earth Rabbit 13
Hexagram 29 Kan: Pit
Lunar Mansion: The Well / Tapir
Solar Indicator: Divide
“You are repeatedly trapped and
struggling. You must stoically accept restraint. If you accept that you are in
a sinkhole, find the message in it, and develop patience, things go well."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 29 Kan
“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
"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
FRIDAY February 7, Yang Metal Dragon 14
Hexagram 4 Meng: Immaturity
Lunar Mansion: The Ghost / Sheep
Solar Indicator: Full
“What is unformed has
great potential but is also lacks clarity - so success, even progress, is
difficult. It is unfavorable for those who are anxious and impulsive. People of
limited capacity may miscalculate their ability to make use of an opportunity.
Read the advice patiently and do not consult the Zhouyi again on this
matter. Meng is often divined when you are obsessed and anxious about
something."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 4 Meng
“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
“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
SATURDAY February 8, Yin Metal Snake 15
Hexagram 7 Shi: Army
Lunar Mansion: The Willow / Roebuck
Solar Indicator: Level
"Shi is time for order and cooperation. Agreements
and alliances foster good fortune. When Shi is divined teamwork and
personal discipline can transform danger into success, but losses will
occur.”
LM Changing: Zhouyi 7 Shi
“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
“This is a day when
stable readiness and the qi of confidence blooms into activity. Youthful
anxiety and ambition are replaced by personal strength and confidence. From
this position all things look and are possible. Educated choices are easily
acted upon. Others join you to enlarge the success of activity. The prince
(yang) is mature, if inexperienced, but ready to act independently of his
mother (yin). Pleasure is the outcome of disciplined practice. Yang qi’s
previously renegade quality is matured, integrated and dominant.”
LM Notes: Level
SUNDAY February 9, Yang Water Horse 16
Hexagram 33 Dun: Pig
Lunar Mansion: The Birdstar / Horse
Solar Indicator: Settle
“There will be modest
gains. Do not be overly concerned about limits and restrictions. Stay put and
you will grow strong. Success is acquired gradually but reward is
inevitable."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 33 Dun
“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
“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
415-450-7884
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