Courtesy of my teacher Liu Ming: CHINESE ASTROLOGY UPDATE – 6/20/14 – 6/24/14 Fifth Moon 2014 METAL HORSE MOON “Horse in the Stall” Metal Horses Moons inspire a lot of talk and plans but do not support success or completion. Impulse tends to suppress intelligence. The qi is uneven, conflicted and struggling. Much of what is difficult about Metal Horse moon can be eclipsed by group effort (working together with family, friends or community). Staying home brings good fortune – travel is risky. Under the Metal Horse Moon weak immunity and contagious diseases pair up, so it is important to be very cautious with your health. Despite these particulars the Fifth Moon is all about ferocious yang growth. Gardens and farms prosper. Fire warnings are sent out and amulets against fire/fever are placed at the front door of every home. The longest day appears and the Lu dear sheds its antlers (extremely yang tonic). Crop-destroying storms and epidemics are natural retribution that appear when states/nations are disordered. Staying in the stall means momentum is enough, pushing forward brings danger. Grain Ripens Qi Node Yang Matures FIRE Seeds Ripen/Ears of Grain Grain is both a seed and a food. When grain ripens (develops its beard) food stores are renewed and the seeds for next year are also secured. Grain Ripens qi node is a time for first grain harvests. Food that will be harvested in autumn can also now be planted. Annual Yang becomes a new father and awkwardly rejoices. The Prince becomes worthy of the legacy of power. New alliances are made and old alliances confirmed - confidence spreads widely. The sun’s warmth transforms the damp of spring rain. The name Grain Ripens refers to the maturation of grain/seeds when yin and yang unite in the plant. The sudden burst of growth however, has a dark side. As hot qi breaks away from spring wind it may enter the Lungs (skin) too quickly (allergies and fevers). Sudden temper tantrums unseat the hun and shake the shen. The heart is opened up and vulnerable – defensiveness lashes out. Emotional outburst in summer release stagnant qi but can also damage the shen/heart. Insomnia may occur or get worse. All our tissues and cells are meant to flourish (expand) at this time so it is important to maintain a good appetite (and diet). Breakfast is very important. Accidents and injuries occur often. Be careful. Work, travel, rehearse – don’t dream. Planning is over – promises should be fulfilled. Be active, not “aggressive”. Cultivate the summer qi by going places and doing things. Multi-tasking is okay. Show and express your feelings but do not overdo your expression. Don’t plan piano lessons; rehearse for a recital (coming soon). Chew well, drink to satisfy thirst (not more), exercise outdoors if possible, go for a walk and/or do some gardening.
Posted on: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:32:52 +0000
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