Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/26/15

8/26 is the day of Wood Dog in the month of Wood Monkey. This is a harmonious combination. It favors courageously standing up to challenges, but warns of trouble in close personal relationships.
Dog is the Star of Art for Tiger, Horse, and Dog. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs this is a good day for creative work.
Dog generally favors Dog, Tiger, Horse, Rabbit, and Monkey; is neutral toward Rat, Pig, and Snake; clashes with Ox, Dragon, and Sheep; and is either good or bad with Rooster, depending on circumstances.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 15, line 5.

Hexagram 15 is Qien, Modesty. The good man thoroughly carries things to completion. Success.

Line 5 Everything is favorable if your dealings with others are modest, even if it is necessary to attack with force. The zodiac sign of line 5, Pig, is strong by the season and Hexagram. It will succeed. It represents your work and money. Pig is in harmony with the sign of the day, but clashes with the sign of the month. The sign of the month, however, is empty today so it cannot do harm to Pig. The Wood of Wood Dog day puts a tiger in line 5, advising to attack with force.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Earth. Where you have established yourself you will enjoy gains.

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