WATER is the native element of the Pig Earthly Branch. Water Pig moon is volatile, full of obsessive stickiness and appetite for social life. Much can happen around career, personal and financial experiments. It is easy to develop preoccupations that go past caring into jealousy and envy. There will be the urge to squander qi trying to please others. Volatile emotions compromise immunity and suicide will make sense to many people. Our maternal ancestors haunt this moon. If we resolve our unsettled ancestors’ negativity (with unprecedented generosity) we will experience great spiritual potential.
Fri Nov 8 – 10/6 Today the qi forward quality of the last few halts – the anomaly of progress in winter subsides. Resuming the Fall storing and Winter internalizing, rest retreat and conserve your qi. Remember when the qi goes in and down it is doing important seasonal “work” which is not productive in an external Summer sense – that’s all. You can do a great deal today by not doing much. Feed yourself a good breakfast and lunch. Tuck to a clean warm bed early and read or watch a movie. Be grateful for the richness of your life no matter your finances. Stomach and Tripe Heater channels are open. TH 4, 5, 6 and 10 flicker open in afternoon. Moxa is auspicious.
Sat Nov 9 – 10/7 Qi moving in and down takes on a spiritual hue. Meditation and community rituals are auspicious. Random acts of generosity do much to iron out your subtle karmic residue. Let the qi of survival (especially that associated w Kidneys) inspire right conduct – no hysteria … help someone else survive by your gifts. Avoid worldly activities like contracts, lawsuits, weddings and arguing your views. Bonds made today will come apart soon. Spleen and Pericardium channels are open and Spleen 1,3, 4 and 5 along w Pericardium 6 light up throughout the day. Moxa and hot compresses are auspicious.
Sun Nov 10 – 10/8 Today in and down are invariable. Strenuous activity invites possession and hysteria. Sermons will sound sensible and deep. Studying scripture will be revelatory. Tidy up your ancestor altar and invite the beneficent ancestors into your home. Be still and reward is given. Exertion brings loss. Yang of the sun (10 day cycle) peaks and sheds the superfluous. Remember at this time of year, weak is not weak – it is appropriate. Strong (yang outward) is not strong it’s compulsively destructive. Consult the oracle. Large Intestine channel is open but scant environmental qi available for treatments. Short and simple acupuncture treatments are best.
Mon Nov 11 – 10/9 Today is the birthday of the 4th Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan. The urge to do big stuff should be tempered. Distant travel is ok, business travel is ok (if well planned). Working around the house and yard is auspicious. Editing, trimming, pruning and conserving are the way to go. Shopping is ok especially for essentials or quality upgrades (simpler or more efficient) on equipment. Lung channel is open today and you can’t go wrong working Lung 7 into any acupuncture treatment. Short and simple acupuncture treatments are best again.
Qi Node: WINTER BEGINS – Yin Hides Yang :: Winter Takes a Stand – the days grow shorter, nights grow longer and a cold wind descends. The ground hardens and insects disappear. If yang is not carefully stored then yin will be barren. The qi is best at 9pm. Neigong and neidan may be practiced just before bed. Be intentional with your dream time.