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."
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LUNAR MONTH: YANG WATER HORSE (1882, 1942, 2002, 2062) “War Horse”
“Water Horses are independent, hard-working and thrifty characters. They are particularly gifted craftspeople and have a friendly demeanor. They easily offer themselves to protect and ‘save’ others (military). They are not adverse to intentional ‘tragedy’ (heroism). Their fortunes are likely to improve as they grow old. The most emotional of all Horses they tend to compromise their health with repressed feelings. Their livers are weak and they are susceptible to curses and spells.
QI NODE: 11 Slight Heat
Yang Declines
“In Slight or Small Heat qi node Yang begins its inevitable decline but growth is extended. The weather turns mild. Fruits and vegetables are abundant. Cicadas and crickets choruses are heard day and night. Twilight is beautiful. Barns bulge with the abundance. The Prince ascends the throne (yang matures) and becomes King. What will Yang’s legacy be? Is it survival at any cost (brutishness) or the fullness of true and elegant majesty (wisdom)?
“The name “Slight Heat” refers to the mild heat that appears as the yang of the year begins its decline. In this and the next Qi Node (“Great Heat”) the declining yang partners with the inter-seasonal earth and creates damp (or mucus) – that is thick and sometimes sticky qi and fluids. During this node, hot wind continues to prevail and may cause dry Lungs, coughs, hemorrhoids, constipation and fevers. It can aggravate existing (chronic or constitutional) heat conditions like insomnia, heart irregularities and low- grade systemic inflammations of the blood (eczema, dental infections, yeast infections, herpes, skin rashes). Yang qi is past its abundant stage and clings to earth causing damp. Contagious diseases that “rode the hot wind” in the Summer Solstice now take root. Anxiety may crowd into dreams.
“Flowers blossom and fruits and vegetables can be harvested and continue to ripen but this explosion of splendor is about survival. It is the time when many plants extend their qi to produce strong roots and fertile seeds (create future). The Chinese character for summer depicts a farmer at rest (idle) – growth in this part of summer needs little or no nursing (prayer is common). Fall harvests will dependent on this Qi Node being mild. Mild winds can clear damp (avoid mold). Strong summer-style activity takes much more qi to maintain. Though sustained activity is recommended (wind clears damp) it is becoming important to pace oneself. Summer storms can destroy crops and excess activity can purge yang before its Autumn harvest.
“During this qi node the environmental qi (Heaven/Earth) is best at 1pm. When you wake practice neigong facing due South. Do not overexert yourself (sweat); let the qi move the blood and transform nutrients. Dress lightly, untie your hair and stroll about to avoid the damp.
Chew well. During the day eat two meals, rest (nap) after lunch, snacks of fruit (melon) are good on hot days. Drink green and chrysanthemum tea and in the evening enjoy a light savory soup. Guard the heart (shen) from strain by modestly expressing your feelings – it is natural to feel a bit anxious (sudden decline of yang) – but avoid drama/anxiety. Before bed bucket bathe (cold salt rinse) and go to sleep at dark. Rest, relax, travel (vacation by sea), exercise (modestly) and do not get burned by the sun. Do not work or rest directly in the sun of midday!!!”
LM The Way of Three Treasures
“The name “Slight Heat” refers to the mild heat that appears as the yang of the year begins its decline. In this and the next Qi Node (“Great Heat”) the declining yang partners with the inter-seasonal earth and creates damp (or mucus) – that is thick and sometimes sticky qi and fluids. During this node, hot wind continues to prevail and may cause dry Lungs, coughs, hemorrhoids, constipation and fevers. It can aggravate existing (chronic or constitutional) heat conditions like insomnia, heart irregularities and low- grade systemic inflammations of the blood (eczema, dental infections, yeast infections, herpes, skin rashes). Yang qi is past its abundant stage and clings to earth causing damp. Contagious diseases that “rode the hot wind” in the Summer Solstice now take root. Anxiety may crowd into dreams.
“Flowers blossom and fruits and vegetables can be harvested and continue to ripen but this explosion of splendor is about survival. It is the time when many plants extend their qi to produce strong roots and fertile seeds (create future). The Chinese character for summer depicts a farmer at rest (idle) – growth in this part of summer needs little or no nursing (prayer is common). Fall harvests will dependent on this Qi Node being mild. Mild winds can clear damp (avoid mold). Strong summer-style activity takes much more qi to maintain. Though sustained activity is recommended (wind clears damp) it is becoming important to pace oneself. Summer storms can destroy crops and excess activity can purge yang before its Autumn harvest.
“During this qi node the environmental qi (Heaven/Earth) is best at 1pm. When you wake practice neigong facing due South. Do not overexert yourself (sweat); let the qi move the blood and transform nutrients. Dress lightly, untie your hair and stroll about to avoid the damp.
Chew well. During the day eat two meals, rest (nap) after lunch, snacks of fruit (melon) are good on hot days. Drink green and chrysanthemum tea and in the evening enjoy a light savory soup. Guard the heart (shen) from strain by modestly expressing your feelings – it is natural to feel a bit anxious (sudden decline of yang) – but avoid drama/anxiety. Before bed bucket bathe (cold salt rinse) and go to sleep at dark. Rest, relax, travel (vacation by sea), exercise (modestly) and do not get burned by the sun. Do not work or rest directly in the sun of midday!!!”
LM The Way of Three Treasures
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LUNAR
HEXAGRAM: 37 Jia Ren: Household
“Jia
Ren is about well-ordered, supportive families and family-like groups that
have a collective purpose. Selfless caregivers (mothers/nourishment) make
households and family-like groups strong. Selfless and consistent inner
strength is the basis of true communities. Orderly family/communities nurture
great leaders who, in turn, make the alliances that create fair and just
nation-states."
LM
Changing: Zhouyi
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WEDNESDAY July 15, Yin Earth Goat
25
Hexagram
Consult the Oracle
Lunar
Mansion: The Wall / Porcupine
Solar
Indicator: Design
THURSDAY July 16, Yang
Metal Monkey 26
Hexagram
20 Guan: Observance
Lunar
Mansion: The Stride / Wolf
Solar
Indicator: Divide
FRIDAY July 17, Yin Metal
Rooster 27
Hexagram
8 Bi: Alliance
Lunar
Mansion: The Mound / Dog
Solar
Indicator: Full
SATURDAY July 18, Yang Water Dog
28
Hexagram
23 Bo: Erosion
Lunar
Mansion: The Stomach / Pheasant
Solar
Indicator: Level
SUNDAY July 19, Yin Water Pig
29
Hexagram
2 Kun: Earth
Lunar
Mansion: The Watchers / Cock
Solar
Indicator: Settle
“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
stay home (familiar places / people), study, enter retreat, initiate
austerities and make offerings to the dead. It is wise to postpone everything
proactive (marriage, building, funeral, burials).
“It is not auspicious to
be industrious in any way (building will bring loss). All positive events that
occur today will ultimately have negative results (marriage will end in
disloyalty and divorce). Medical treatments on this day will complicate
existing illness - turn acute into chronic (possibly bring on premature death).
Confrontation or battle on this day will lead to injury or death.”
LM Notes: The Watchers
“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
MONDAY July 20, Yang
Wood Rat 30
Hexagram
2 Kun: Earth
Lunar
Mansion: The Net / Crow
Solar
Indicator: Maintain
“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
"To consult a
physician and consult oracles (divination of all kinds) will bring clarity. It
is a good day for industry (labor/gardening = long term wealth), building
(restores clarity) and burying the dead (enhance intuition). It is inauspicious
to take anything for granted. It is inauspicious for revolution, confrontation,
breaking taboos, neglecting responsibilities or travel (someone at home
dies/gets sick)."
LM Notes: The Net
“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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LUNAR MONTH: YIN WATER GOAT (1883, 1943, 2003,
2063) ‘Herded Goat’
Water Goats are
talkative, sentimental and persevering characters. Their emotional attachments
to people and things cloud their wisdom. Their consideration of others
undermines their success. Egalitarian idealists they work very hard ‘against
all odds.’ Their generosity is unfailing. Rarely thanked for their work they
nevertheless are strong helpers. They are often robbed or make poor judgements
in financial matters and their fortune does not smooth out until old age (60+).
Though rarely ill their illness tends to be complex and hard to diagnose and/or
treat.
LUNAR
HEXAGRAM: 33 Dun: Pig
“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
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TUESDAY July 21, Yin Wood Ox 1
Hexagram
23 Bo: Erosion
Lunar
Mansion: The Beak / Monkey
Solar
Indicator: Destroy
“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 bodes well to
follow superiors, practice austerity and/or pool resources with others. It is a
good day to sincerely comply with divination and maintain taboos meticulously.
"It is inauspicious
to push forward, be industrious or initiate new ventures. Revolution or
demanding idealistic justice on this day will be catastrophic."
LM Notes: The Beak
“The successful prince
as warrior must now lose his youthful ambitions and develop into a proper
king….Today calculated loss (cancellation) succeeds”
LM Notes: Destroy
WEDNESDAY July 22, Yang Fire
Tiger 2
Hexagram
8 Bi: Alliance
Lunar
Mansion: The Trio / Gibbon
Solar
Indicator: Danger
"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 bodes well to
dispose of inessentials (haircuts), edit, fast, study (Classics), take exams,
enter retreat and practice meditation. It is good to be industrious close to
home (house clean). Initiating business (particularly group enterprise) will be
fruitful if planning has been thorough.
"It is inauspicious
to push forward aggressively. Do not get married, finalize divorce, bury the
dead (it will create family dissent), spend savings or speculate financially as
these all lead to losing resources and cooperation."
LM Notes: The Trio
“To roust hypocrisy in
his new alliances the leader must bait his hidden enemies (yin) by showing
vulnerability. This day is a qi expression of true power but all the action is
fraught with danger and risk. The games of political power are also the precursors
of decline. The power plays show yin to be drawing life from the heart of yang.
Success is limited now to a kind of survival. Manipulation and covert action
succeed. Elegance becomes the mask of cleverness and intrigue. Doing only what
needs to be done is best. Old habits or patterns of pressing forward will
invite catastrophe. Beware grudges.”
LM Notes: Danger
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In
resolution and adventure...
Warmly,
Jamie
Shulander
Instagram@jamieshulander
jshulander@gmail.com
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