Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/16/15

7/16 is the first day of the lunar month of Water Sheep in the year of Wood Sheep. The elements of the month are strongly supportive of, and in harmony with the elements of the year. The signs of this first day (Water Snake) of the lunar month are also in strong harmony with the signs of the month. The combination of Water Snake day in Water Sheep month favors being active and standing up to financial challenges.
Snake is the Traveling Star for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs this may be a busy day, good for moving forward in your career, rearranging your home or work place, and traveling.
Snake generally favors Snake, Rooster, Ox, Horse, and Sheep; is neutral toward Dog, Rat, Rabbit, and Dragon; and clashes with Monkey, Pig, and Tiger.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 20, line 4.

Hexagram  20 is Guan, Contemplation. The ablution has been made but not the offering. The people look to him with reverence.

Line 4 advises taking a broad, impersonal view of the conditions. The zodiac sign of line 4, Sheep, is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 3, and the signs of the day and month. The Water of Water Sheep day puts a worm in line 4. Be aware of the hindrances, but also be active.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Wood. Efforts will pay off in the end.

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