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: YIN METAL SNAKE (1821, 1881, 1941, 2001, 2061) ‘Hibernating Snake’
Metal Snakes are bright, sensitive and insightful. Their childhoods (up to 28) are often difficult and sorrowful. Though socially active they remain aloof in fear of betrayal. Their sensitivity often gives them visions and surrounds them with subtle beings, not all of who mean them well. Their mental health is always precarious, especially if parents and/or a partner do not protect them. Their deaths come suddenly (or suicide) due to the interference of ghosts and demons. They are well-suited to monasticism.
QI NODE: 8 Grain Sprouts
Yang Expands
"Yang in the Grain Sprouts qi node agrees to leadership through education - yang qi agrees to stay in the channels. Yang matures and takes on a less impulsive quality - it becomes steady in its discipline. The Prince leads his first successful campaign. What were fertile fields now show sprouts. The promise is strong. Trees and shrubs flourish. There is a 'small fullness'. The sages gather herbs from mountains in peace. Some early fruits are harvested.
The qi is best a 10am, get up early and practice neigong in the shade, away from the wind. Several short sessions in the day would be best. Bucket bathes before bed and retire shortly after dark. Working closely with others on big projects is auspicious. Be a part of something big - something that concerns more than your personal comfort and routines."
LM The Way of Three Treasures
LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 1 Qian: Heaven
"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
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THURSDAY May 28, Yin Metal
Goat 6
Hexagram
49 Ge: Molting
Lunar
Mansion: The Well / Tapir
Solar
Indicator: Full
There is adjustment possible today.
The gentle, forgiving and aesthetic nature of the day, may add a bit of
social smoothness, though perhaps some stubbornness as well...be open!
"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
“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
“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
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LUNAR HEXAGRAM: 56 Lu: Sojourner
"Favorable for small
accomplishments and temporary appeasement, but inauspicious generally.
Discretion is vital in whatever you do."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 56 Lu
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FRIDAY May 29, Yang
Water Monkey 7
Hexagram
30 Li: Oriole
Lunar
Mansion: The Ghost / Sheep
Solar
Indicator: Level
Pay attention and be generous.
Today's Monkey character is high-strung, sharp and observant, use these
attributes to seize the moment...
“Though things seem
bright, one cannot rely on the brightness to last for a long time. Seize the
moment. No battle is won without sacrifices on both sides."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 30 Li
“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 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
SATURDAY May 30, Yin Water
Rooster 8
Hexagram
55 Feng: Abundance
Lunar
Mansion: The Willow / Roebuck
Solar
Indicator: Settle
The resourceful but unstable character of the day may make today ideal for seclusion or rather to
rely on connection, community and generosity to find ease...
"Feng is
about an enormous windfall, harvesting a bumper crop or a fated reward that
comes (and goes) naturally. It expresses the mysterious and fertile generosity
of nature. The mention of astronomical and astrological influences in several
of the lines indicates that success is a matter of fate-synchronicity with the
cycles of time. Do not waste time feeling unworthy or claim the success is
yours. Honor all co-factors and reward all co-workers. Celebration and
generosity express abundance."
LM Changing: Zhouyi 55 Feng
“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
“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
SUNDAY May 31, Yang
Wood Dog 9
Hexagram
Consult the Oracle
Lunar
Mansion: The Birdstar / Horse
Solar
Indicator: Maintain
Today's Dog character is articulate,
talkative and active, a cruisy nature that suits today's auspices nicely.
Be generous, gentle and go with the flow...
“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
“Spontaneous action and
inspiration (yang) become the new tradition (yin). Qi assertion (yang) is
repeated again and again to hold and harden gains (yin). Establishing a new
state is the focus. The qi of practice and the drilling of troops is awesome.
Allies appear from all quarters. True majesty succeeds without pressing
forward. Today success breeds more success and everyone may be included in the
new victories. Generosity is a prophylactic to decline - giving is a sign of
strength and cements alliances. It is the sun at noon.”
LM Notes: Maintain
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In
resolution and adventure...
Warmly,
Jamie
Shulander
Instagram@jamieshulander
jshulander@gmail.com
