Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/1/16

8/1 is the day of Wood Rabbit in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a very harmonious combination. It favors metaphysical interests and independence.
This day is designated as excellent and success. It is good for just about everything. It is especially good for renovations, fengshui operations, moving house, opening a new business, traveling, and getting married. Positive actions made today will bring increased wealth later on.
A success day is excellent. All the begins now ends well. This is not good for lawsuits, however.
The lunar mansion of this day, Zhang, or Bow, is most positive, and is good for all commercial and personal activities.
Rabbit, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance 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 romantic affairs.
Rabbit is the Commanding Star for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is an excellent day to make progress in your work.
Rabbit favors Rabbit, Sheep, Pig, Dog, and Tiger; is neutral toward Snake, Horse, Monkey, and Ox; clashes with Rat and Rooster; and is ambivalent toward Dragon.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen  method, is number 19, line 2.

Hexagram 19 is Lin, Approach. Great success. It is good to persevere. Use your time wisely.

Line 2 Joint approach. Good luck. Everything is favorable. The zodiac sign of line 2, Rabbit, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies power. Rabbit is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 5, and with the signs of the day and the month. Everything is positive. The Wood of Wood Rabbit day puts a raven in line 2. Danger of envy and jealousy. Avoid arguments. Somebody is in a bad mood.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/31/16

7/31 is the day of Wood Tiger in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors research, and supports problem solving.
This day is designated as excellent and danger. If uncertain, better retreat. This is called a gods and ghosts emptiness day. Don't press your luck; you could get fooled. The day is ok except for travel, making renovations, moving house, getting married, and exploring new, or unknown territory.
A danger day presents us with uncertainties. It is traditionally considered a good day for religious worship, and bed positioning in fengshui.
The lunar mansion of this day is Xing, or Star. It is ok for negotiations, and bad for burials.
Tiger, the sign of this day, is the Traveling Star for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for rearranging your house, and making progress in your work, but not for traveling.
Tiger favors Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Dog, and Pig; is neutral toward Sheep, Rooster, Ox, and Rat; and clashes with Snake and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 61, line 4.

Hexagram 61 is Zhongfu, Essential Truth. Even pigs and fishes understand this. Good luck. Time to persevere.

Line 4 Follow your course without deviating. The zodiac signs of line 4, Sheep and Horse, are in harmony with one another, and are strong by the season element. By the element of the hexagram they signify support, favoring research. Sheep and Horse are for the most part in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 1, 2, and 3, and are in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The elements here are not in a productive relationship. If you are uncertain, avoid unnecessary trouble by retreating. The Wood of Wood Tiger day puts a snake in line 4. The snake is sagacious. This is a good day for divination. Look into the possible consequences of your choices.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/30/16

7/30 is the day of Water Ox in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a partly harmonious combination. It favors courage and creativity.
This day is designated as dire and destruction! It is especially bad for opening a business, traveling, and getting married, can bring harm to livestock and pets, is dangerous for legal issues.
A destruction day is good only for destroying things, and for demolitions.
The lunar mansion for this day is Liu, or Willow. It is useless for any important activity, and is bad for fengshui adjustments, especially door and water placements.
Ox, the sign for this day, is the Star of Art for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day to concentrate on creative work.
Ox favors Ox, Snake, Rooster, Rat, and Pig; is neutral toward Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, and Monkey; and clashes with Horse, Sheep, and Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 26, line 2.

Hexagram 26 is Daxu, Great Restraint. Good for perseverance. Not eating at home is lucky. It is good to cross the great water.

Line 2 The axles are taken from the wagon. The zodiac signs of line 2, Tiger and Ox, are neutral toward one another. Tiger is strong by the season element, and Ox is weak. By the element of the hexagram, they signify colleagues and money, people with whom you can make money. Tiger and Ox are in harmony with the sign of the day, and clash with the sign of the month. The image of a forest covering the earth. Sincerety brings good fortune. The Water if Water Ox day puts a dragon in line 2. This encourages you to be very positive in your actions, notwithstanding the warnings. The entire meaning, however, can be inverted, in which case watch out for potential violence.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/29/16

7/29 is the day of Water Rat in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors diligence and creative work; a good day not to be distracted.
This day is designated as inauspicious and initiate. In other words, don't start something you will regret. This day is called a direct pure day, best not used for anything of particular importance. In other words, be content with matters on hand now.
An initiate day is good for taking on new work, and making beginnings, but be careful of starting anything big now as tomorrow is a destruction day, and what you start today you may soon drop.
The lunar mansion of this day is Gui, or Ghost. It is a negative sign, and is especially bad for traveling to the west. It is ok for burials, however.
Rat, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, this is a good day for making progress in your work.
Rat is compatible with Rat , Dragon, Monkey, Ox, and Pig; is neutral toward Tiger, Snake, Rooster, and Dog; clashes with Rabbit and Horse; and is ambivalent toward Sheep.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 15, line 5.

Hexagram 15 is Qian, Modesty. Carry things out to completion.

Line 5 Do not boast. Action speaks louder than words. The zodiac sign of line 5, Pig, is weak by the season element, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies creative, or business interests. Pig is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 4, and with the signs of the day and month. Work smoothly and peacefully. Rewards come with effort. The Water of Water Rat day puts a snake in line 5. It suggests something hidden; good for research, metaphysical work, and secret investigation.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/28/16

7/28 is the day os Metal Pig in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a partly discordant combination. It favors entrepreneurs and speculators.
This day is designated as inauspicious and stable. The combination is too yin, and not good for anything important.
The stable day, because of the combination, warns about starting something that brings lasting trouble. Watch your health, going into debt, getting into a bad business deal, or making any commitments you are not absolutely sure of. This is not a good day to move house. It is bad for funerals, traveling, and signing contracts.
The lunar mansion this day is Jing, the Well. It is good for fengshui operations, especially door and water placements.
Pig, the sign of this day, is the Traveling Star for Snake, Rooster, and Pig. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for cleaning or rearranging your house, and making progress at work, but but not favorable for traveling.
Pig favors Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Rat, and Ox; is neutral toward Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Pig, Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 63, line 3.

Hexagram 63 is Jiji, After Completion. Success in small things. At the start, good luck; at the end, disorder.

Line 3 The illustrious ancestor disciplined the devil's country. After three years he conquered it. Do not employ inferior people. The zodiac sign of line 3, Pig, is weak by the season element, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies colleagues, or people who come around you. Pig is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 2, clashes with the sign of the day, and is in harmony with the sign of the month. Great effort brings rewards. The Metal of Metal Pig day puts a dragon in line 2. This encourages making good decisions and taking positive steps.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/27/16

7/27 is the day of Metal Dog in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors diligence and independence, and helps resolve difficult conditions.
This day is designated as inauspicious and balance. A balance day is not good for anything whose outcome is unbalanced one way or the other. On the other hand, it is good for negotiations and traveling.
The day is bad for moving house, and getting married. It also holds dangers of legal entanglements, injuries, and illnesses.
The lunar mansion this day is Can, or Orion. It is good for all fengshui operations and traveling.
Dog, the sign of this day, 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 artistic, or creative work.
Dog favors Dog, Tiger, Horse, Rabbit, and Monkey; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, and Snake; clashes with Ox, Dragon, and Sheep; and is ambivalent with Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 9, line 1.

Hexagram 9 is Xiaoxu, the Power of the Small. Extremely cloudy, but no rain yet.

Line 1 Return to your right way. Good luck. No blame. The zodiac sign of line 1, Rat, is weak by the season element, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies support. Support is weak. Take better care of yourself. Rat is neutral toward the sign of the day, and clashes with the sign of the month. Don't waste effort. Clear your mind. The Metal of Metal Dog day puts a tiger in line 1. If there is something you must do, act directly. On the other hand, if you are vague, confused, or have any apprehension, don't act at all. The tiger is an ominous sign. It could spell disaster. Also, be careful around places where there could be violence. Try to avoid crowds.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/26/16

7/26 is the day of Earth Rooster in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a clash combination. It favors courage, sagacity, shrewdness, and creativity. You may be able to get around, and take advantage of a bad situation.
This day is designated as inauspicious and full. It is called a nine earth ghost day, and harbors unlucky black sha, or killing qi. It is bad for all important activities.
A full day would otherwise be good, but, in this case, if you are not careful, the day could be full of trouble.
The lunar mansion this day is called Zui, the Beak. It is extremely negative, and unfavorable for all personal and business activities of an important nature. Nothing good comes of it.
Rooster, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, be careful not to cause unnecessary trouble in your romantic affairs.
Rooster is the Commanding Star for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born under one of these three signs, be careful not to force your way on others, as this is an inauspicious day and can bring undesirable consequences.
Rooster favors Ox, Snake, Dragon, and Monkey; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; clashes with Rooster and Rabbit; and is ambivalent toward Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 60, line 1.

Hexagram 60 is Ji, Limitation. Excess limitation must be avoided.

Line 1 Not going out of the gate is blameless. The zodiac sign of line 1, Snake, is strong by the season element, and, by the element of the hexagram signifies money. Be conscientious in your dealings. Snake clashes with the signs of changing line, 4, and is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. It favors analyzing and replanning. The Earth of Earth Rooster day puts a snake in line 1. Do not overlook what might turn out to be something you don't want. Pay attention to details and look below the surface. Not everything is as it may appear to be.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/25/16

7/25 is the day of Earth Monkey in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a clash combination. It favors working hard to develop creative talent.
This day is designated as auspicious and remove. It is good for construction, renovation, bural, ground breaking, excavation of mountains, landscaping, traveling, and starting a business.
A remove day is good for getting rid of unwanted things. It is good for cleaning the house, doing spiritual practices to get rid of bad spirits, spirit releasing and space clearing in fengshui, ending bad relationships, starting a diet, going for medical procedures especially if it involves removing something, demolitions, and clearing away old stock if you run a shop.
The lunar mansion this day is Bi, or Net. It is good for everything, especially buying land and houses, construction, marriage, and making good and peaceful relationships.
Monkey, the sign for this day, is the Traveling Star 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 to rearrange and clean your home or work place, travel, and make positive moves in your career.
Monkey favors Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, and Dog; is neutral toward Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Sheep; and clashes with Pig, Tiger, and Snake.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 4, line 4.

Hexagram 4 is Meng, the Fool. I don't seek out the youth. The youth seeks me out. If he asks the oracle I give him the answer. If he asks two or three times, I stop. It is favorable to persist in your goals.

Line 4 advises not getting lost in pipe dreams. The zodiac sign of line 4, Dog, is strong by the season element, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies your creative, or business interests. Dog partly clashes with the signs of changing line, 2, is in harmony with the sign of the day, and clashes with the sign of the month. This is very active. Gold in the earth. Profits ahead. The Earth of Earth Monkey day puts a tortoise in line 4. It strongly advises discretion. Don't let yourself be energetically drained, confused by lies, or robbed. It might be better for you, and others, not to not to be too open now. Reserve your opinions.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/24/16

7/24 is the day of Fire Sheep in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors all metaphysical activities, research, and studies. It encourages all intellectual and spiritual persuits, but warns of trouble developing in close personal relationships.
This day is designated as inauspicious and establish. Do not start something you will regret. The day is bad for all important activities, such as starting renovations, getting married, moving house, opening a new business, taking a new position, as these done this day may trigger losses of money and chaotic conditions developing in the future.
An establish day is good for praying for prosperity; it is traditionally used for this purpose. It is also ok for proposing marriage, visiting friends, and discussing business plans.
The lunar mansion this day is Mao, Pleiades. This is an extremely negative star. It is bad for all personal and business activities, especially getting married, starting legal actions, and collecting debts.
Sheep, the sign for this day, is the Star of Art for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for creative, artistic work.
Sheep favors Sheep, Pig, Rabbit, Horse, and Snake; is neutral toward Monkey, Rooster, Tiger, and Dragon; clashes with Dog and Ox; and is ambivalent toward Rat.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 25, line 4.

Hexagram 25 is WuWang, Innocence. Success. But, if you are not as you should be, bad luck, and it will not help to do anything.

Line 4 Follow your own inner sense of what is right, not necessarily what others tell you. The zodiac sign fot line 4, Horse, is strong by the season element, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies creative, or business interests. Horse partly clashes with the signs of changing line, 1, and is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. Best harmonize with the times. The Fire of Fire Sheep day puts a tiger in line 4. This is dangerous. Wrong action results in disaster. Considering the nature of the time, be alert to dangers of anger and violence.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/23/16

7/23 is the day of Fire Horse in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmoniouis combination. It favors research and secret investigation. It contains a knife blade, warning of anger and violence.
This day is designated as moderate and close. Not much can be done. It is called a void day. It is ok for affairs of minor importance, but nothing else. It is ok for going to the doctor. Watch your health
A close day is not good for anything of much personal or business importance.
The lunar mansion for this day is Wei, Stomach. It is bad for getting involved in family issues or matters of private business.
The general message is be cautious.
Horse, the sign of this day, is the Commanding Star 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 paying attention to your career and moving forward.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
Horse favors Dog, Tiger, Snake, and Sheep; is neutral toward Monkey, Rooster, Pig, Rabbit, and Dragon; and clashes with Horse, Rat, and Ox.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 46, line 4.

Hexagram 46 is Sheng, Ascension. Success. It furthers to see an influential person. Traveling toward the south brings good luck.

Line 4 Believe in yourself no matter what others think. The zodiac sign for line 4, Ox, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies money. Ox is partly in harmony with the signs of changing line, 2, and clashes with the signs of the day and month. A treasure is revealed, but danger is all around. The Fire of Fire Horse day puts a tiger in line 4. If you are not careful you could get hurt. Considering the anger and violence in the world, conditions are dangerous now. Do not give in to impulses.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/22/16

7/22 is the day of Wood Snake in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors independence and speculation; good for taking a chance.
This day is designated as auspicious and open. It is an altogether favorable day for just about everything. Prosperous qi accumulates. The day is good for starting construction, moving house, throwing parties, opening a business, having open house, welcoming guests, house warming, signing agreements, getting married, forming business partnerships, starting a new job. It is not good, however, for breaking ground or burials.
The lunar mansion of this day is Lou, the Mound. It favors marriage, business deals, making fengshui adjustments, starting renovations, and starting tp build an addition to an already existing structure.
Snake, the sign of this day, 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 is a good day for reorganizing your space, traveling, and making positive moves forward in your career.
Snake 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 59, line 5.

Hexagram 59 is Huan, Dispersion. Success. The king approaches his temple. It is time to cross the great water. It is time to persevere.

Line 5 a great idea will solve the deadlock. The zodiac sign of line 5, Snake, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies colleagues, or people who normally come around you. Snake is in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 1, 3, and 4, and with the signs of the day and month. Yang is rising swiftly. The Wood of Wood Snake day puts a tiger in line 5. Seize the day. Act.
Tiger, nonetheless, is a sign of danger. Considering the nature of the time, it is also cautionary; keep out of potentially violent situations. Tiger acts suddenly.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/21/16

7/21 is the day of Wood Dragon in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors hard work and competitiveness.
This day is designated as excellent and receive. All positive activities done this day bring improvements in fortunes.
A receive day is good for obtaining all that is useful. It is good for fair exchanges. It is good to start a job and to close a deal. It is not good for burials, medical treatments, and for visiting the sick unless you want to catch their sickness.
The lunar mansion for this day is Kui, or Astride. It warns against official openings of businesses as that could set up conditions that result in legal problems down the road. It is good, however, for traveling and for renovating.
Dragon, the sign of this day, is the Star of Art for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these signs, this is a good day for you for creative work.
Dragon favors Monkey, Rat, Rooster, and Tiger; is neutral toward Snake, Horse, Sheep, Pig, and Ox; clashes with Dragon and Dog; and is ambivalent toward Rabbit.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 8, line 3.

Hexagram 8 is Bi, Loyalty. Good luck if you are sincere. Those who are uncertain gradually join. Late comers lose.

Line 3 Loyalty to the wrong people is unfortunate. The zodiac signs for line 3, Rabbit and Rooster,  clash. Neither are strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, represent power and productivity, suggesting demands made on you. Rabbit and Rooster are in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 2 and 5, and with the signs of the day and month, showing mitigating conditons. The Wood of Wood Dragon day puts a worm in line 3. Pay close attention to details.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/20/16

7/20 is the day of Water Rabbit in the month of Wood Sheep. This is highly harmonious. It favors independence and creativity. It also favors resolving difficulties by seeing and taking advantage of what positive oportunities they have to offer.
This day is designated as auspicious and success. All positive actions taken this day will generate causes for increasing prosperity and good fortune. The Qi this day is open and positive. This day is good for beginning new construction, fengshui consulting and adjusting, making renovations, moving house, traveling, proposing marriage, getting married, getting medical treatments, and burials.
This day is not good for starting litigation.
The lunar mansion of this day is Bi, the Wall. It is good for marriage, official openings, signing contracts, increasing wealth, and burials. It advises, if traveling, against going south.
Rabbit, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance for Tiger, Horse, and Dog. If you are born in a year or day of one of these signs, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
Rabbit is the Commanding Star for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these, this is a good day for making taking positive steps in your work.
Rabbit favors Rabbit, Sheep, Pig, Tiger, and Dog; is neutral toward Snake, Horse, Monkey, and Ox; clashes with Rooster and Rat; and is ambivalent toward Dragon.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 39. line 4.

Hexagram 39 is Chien, Impediment. It is better to be among others now than to be alone. It is advantageous to seek counsel and get the support of superiors. Perseverance in the right brings good fortune.

Line 4 unify divergent influences. The zodiac signs of line 4, Monkey and Rooster, are in harmony with one another. They are weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signify colleagues, or people who come around. Monkey and Rooster are for the most part in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 5 and 6, clash with the sign of the day, and are in harmony with the sign of the month. It favors wariness. The Water of Water Rabbit day puts a worm in line 4. Pay attention to details.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/19/16

7/19 is the day of Water Tiger in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors creativity and competitiveness, perfect for the artist.
The day is designated as auspicious and danger. It is called a gods and ghosts emptiness day, good for magical banishments, but also unexplainable losses. The day is auspicious, but not for travel, renovation, moving house, or marriage; it is very bad for exploring unknown territory, and burials. It is good, however, for conceiving, as you may be blessed by a noble child.
A danger day is full of uncertainties. This could put you in a dangerous place and situation. Danger day is good for religious worship, bed positioning in fengshui, and dismantling of objects.
The lunar mansion of this day is Shi, the Room. It is favorable for conceiving a new baby.
Tiger, the sign of this day, is the Traveling Star for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these signs, this is a good day for reorganizing and cleaning your home and/or work place, and moving forward in your work, but not for traveling.
Tiger favors Tiger, Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon, and Pig; is neutral toward Sheep, Rooster, Rat, and Ox; and clashes with Snake and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 58, line 6.

Hexagram 58 is Dui, The Lake. Joy. Success. Laughter. Wine. Pleasure.

Line 6 Be very careful what you attract and what or who attracts you. The zodiac sign of line 6, Sheep, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies resources. Sheep is in harmony with the signs of changing lines, and 4, and with the signs of the day and month. All sweet. The Water of Water Tiger, however, day puts a tiger in line 6. It shows sudden danger.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/18/16

7/18 is the day of Metal Pig in the day of Wood Sheep. This is a clash combination. It favors independence and speculation; good for making money.
This day is designated as inauspicious and stable. It is overly yin, and because of that you can waste time. But, a stable day, it is ok for activities with long term effects or long term goals, such as marriage, signing agreements, contracts, opening a business, starting construction, moving house, and getting medical treatment. It is not good for traveling.
The lunar mansion of this day is Shi, or Room. It is good for marriage, and starting a new business, and it signifies many children and grand children. Everything in this direction is good despite the yin nature of the day.
Pig, the sign of this day, is the Traveling Star for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for making progress in your work, and cleaning, making fengshui adjustments, or rearranging your home, but is not so good for traveling.
Pig favors Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Rat, and Ox; is neutral toward Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Pig, Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 17, line 3.

Hexagram 17 is Sui, Following. Great success. Persistence if favorable. No blame.

Line 3 strongly advises loyalty. The zodiac sign of line 3, Dragon, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies money. Dragon is neutral toward the signs of the day and month. The Metal of Metal Pig day puts another dragon in line 3. The overly yin nature of the day could weaken and hinder activity, but the dragon strongly encourages action nonetheless.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/17/16

7/17 is the day of Metal Dog in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors entrepreneurial activities.
This day is designated as inauspicious and balance. It is generally not good at all for any major activity, such as moving house, construction, getting married, and holds dangers of legal entanglements and health issues, even injuries.
The lunar mansion of this day is Wei, or Danger Star. It warns of physical harm, dangers in or near water, and is bad for all personal or commercial activities except debt collection.
Dog, the sign of this day, 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 favors Dog, Tiger, Horse, Monkey, and Rabbit; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, and Snake; clashes with Ox, Dragon, and Sheep; and is ambivalent toward Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 22, line 1.

Hexagram 22 is Pen, Grace. Success in small matters.

Line 1 favors simplicity. The zodiac sign for line 1, Rabbit, is strong by the element of the season, and by the element of the hexagram, signifies power. Strong power. Rabbit is partly in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 2 and 6, and is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. This favors acting independently. Sincerity brings good fortune. The Metal of Metal Dog day puts a tiger in line 1. Be careful not to expose yourself to danger. The tiger is a sign of disaster.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/16/16

7/16 is the day of Earth Rooster in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a clash combination. It favors meeting challenges and doing creative work.
This day is designated as inauspicious and full.
It is called a nine ghost day, and has inauspicious black sha (killing qi). It is bad for all major activities, as such can bring on a ton of trouble. It is ok for debt collection.
The lunar mansion of this day is Nu, or the Weaving Maiden. This is good for studying and literary work. It is good for private, inner work, and very bad for all public activities, legal issues, and funerals.
Rooster, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day for tending to your work.
Rooster favors Ox, Snake, Monkey, and Dragon; neutral with Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; clashes with Rooster and Rabbit; and ambivalent toward Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 55, line 5.

Hexagram 55 is Feng, Abundance. Be like the sun at noon.

Line 5 Blessings and fame. Good fortune. The zodiac sign of line 5, Monkey, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, denotes support. Weak support. Monkey is neutral toward the signs of changing line, 4, is in harmony toward the sign of the day, and neutral toward the sign of the month. While it appears weak and unfocused, or indifferent, it is a good time to act on creative interests. The Earth of Earth Rooster day puts a raven in line 5. Keep your eyes open to dangers of arguing and fighting.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/15/16

7/15 is the day of Earth Monkey in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a clash combination. It enables you to take advantage of bad situations to resolve difficulties in your affairs.
This day is designated auspicious and remove.
Remove day is good for cleaning, getting rid of unwanted things, spiritual practices to get rid of bad influences, end bad relationships, and go for medical treatment. In fengshui, this is an excellent day for space clearing, banishing negative influences, and releasing ghosts.
The day is ok for construction, renovations, burials, ground digging, excavating of mountains for construction, landscaping, and not so good for opening a business.
The lunar mansion of this day is Niu, the Ox. This is a disaster star. It warns to tone down everything. It is very bad for all major activities. It is especially bad for marriage and signing contracts of any kind, and is dangerous for traveling.
Monkey, the sign of this day, is the Traveling Star 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 to clean up the house or work place, move forward with your work, but not good for traveling.
Monkey favors Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, and Dog; neutral toward Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Sheep; and clashes with Pig, Tiger, and Snake.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 36, line 4.

Hexagram 36 is Mingyi, Darkening of the Light. In bad times it is favorable to persevere.

Line 4 When you get to the very heart of the problem you are free to leave. The zodiac sign for line 4, Ox, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies power and storage of money. Ox is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 5, neutral toward the sign of the day, and clashes with the sign of the month. Profit lies ahead, but beware of possible loss. The Earth of Earth Monkey day puts a tortoise in line 4. Beware of theft or of people selfishly using you. This is a good day to get rid of them.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/14/16

7/14 is the day of Fire Rooster in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It has the nature of resolving while taking advantage of difficult situations, and favors (occult) research and speculation.
This day is designated as inauspicious and full. It is best to not get into complicated situations today, as they will grow to become a big mess.
A Full day is good for signing agreements, but make sure you know what you are getting into. The day is also good for house warming parties, and collecting debts.
The lunar mansion of this day is Dou, or the Dipper. It favors wealth, as well as literary and military success. It is also good for fengshui work, especially for commercial places. This is not a good day for starting a new job or forming a new business partnership.
Rooster, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day to concentrate on your work.
Rooster favors Ox, Snake, Dragon, and Monkey; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; clashes with Rooster and Rabbit; and is ambivalent toward Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 50, line 2.

Hexagram 50 is Ding, the Cauldron. Great good fortune.

Line 2 Be content with what you have, and don't worry about what others think. The zodiac sign of line 2, Pig, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, represents power. Pig is in harmony with most of the signs of changing lines, 3, 5, and 6, and with the signs of the day and month. The sequence of elements is outwardly unproductive. It favors inner work, concentrating, thinking deeply, contemplating. The Fire of Fire Rooster day puts a worm in line 2. It calls for patience.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/13/16

7/13 is the day of Fire Monkey in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonius combination. It has the ability to turn difficulties around to advantage, and favors making money while helping others. It's good for counselors.
This day is designated as inauspicious and for removals.
It is useless for any major undertaking, but, being a removal day, it is good for getting rid of things, spiritual practices for removing bad karma, cleansing, ending bad relationships, surgical procedures, demolitions, and for businesses getting rid of old, unwanted inventory. There is danger of theft.
The day is good for routine work.
The lunar mansion of this day is Ji, the Basket. It is good for settling debts, and making fengshui adjustments, including door alignments.
Monkey, the sign of the day, is the Traveling Star 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 rearranging and cleaning out the house or business place.
Monkey favors Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, and Dog; is neutral toward Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Sheep; and clashes with Pig, Tiger, and Snake.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 48, line 5.

 Hexagram 48 is Jing, the Well. The town can be changed, but not the well. If you get down almost to the water and the rope is too short, or the jug breaks, bad luck.

Line 5 the water is cool and clear. The zodiac sign of line 5, Dog, is strong by the element of the season, and by the element of the hexagram, signifies money. Dog is in harmony with the sign of the day, but clashes with the sign of the month demanding effort. Gold in the earth. Profits ahead. The Fire of Fire Monkey day puts a tortoise in line 5. Do not let others take unfair advantage of you, or steal from your business.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/12/16

7/12 is the day of Wood Sheep in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors independence, but warns of trouble developing in personal relationships.
This day is designated as dire and establishing. Don't start something you will regret.
Dire day says killing qi enters the central palace. If you do not want bad luck and chaos to develop in your life, avoid such things as making renovations, getting married, moving house, opening a new business, starting a new job, starting anything of an important nature, or making any fengshui adjustments today.
Establish day is good for praying for prosperity, seeking counsel, discussing potential deals without signing anything. and getting medical treatment.
The lunar mansion of this day is Wei, or Tail. It encourages getting help of noble people.
Sheep, the sign of this day, is the Star of Art for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for creative work.
Sheep favors Sheep, Pig, Rabbit, Horse, and Snake; is neutral toward Monkey, Rabbit, Tiger, and Dragon; clashes with Dog and Ox; and is ambivalent toward Rat.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 32, line 3.

Hexagram 32 is Heng, Constancy. It is good to persevere. No blame.

Line 3 If you are inconsistent, and do not give duration to your character, you will be disgraced and humiliated. The zodiac sign of line 3, Rooster, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies power. Rooster is neutral toward the signs of the day and month. Rely on accumulated merit. The Wood of Wood Sheep day puts a worm in line 3. Deal with obstacles carefully.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/11/16

7/11 is the day of Wood Horse in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It supports resolving difficult situations, and favors leadership and competitiveness.
This day is designated as auspicious and closed. Also called an emptiness day, it neutralizes negative influences, but is bad for any activity of great personal or business importance. It is not good to start, but to bring matters to resolve.
The lunar mansion of this day is Xin, or Heart. It is ok for traveling, but bad for starting lawsuits, breaking ground, and burials. It is very bad for arguments.
Horse, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for romantic affairs, but not good for marriage proposals.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, and Dog, this is a good day for doing business, but not good for starting a new business or new job.
Horse favors Dog, Tiger, Sheep, and Snake; is neutral toward Monkey, Rooster, Pig, Rabbit, and Dragon; and clashes with Horse, Rat, and Ox.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 48, line 5.

Hexagram 48 is Jing, the Well. The well is unchangeable. If you get almost to the water but your rope is not long enough, or the jug breaks, bad luck.

Line 5 The water is clear and cold. The zodiac sign of line 5, Dog, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies money. Dog is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 1, and with the sign of the day, but clashes with the sign of the month. A treasure is concealed in the earth. The Wood of Wood Horse day puts a tiger in line 5. Heedlessness invites disaster.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/10/16

7/10 is the day of Water Snake in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It helps resolve difficult situations, and favors research and creativity.
This day is designated as auspicious and open. Positive actions this day attract prosperity.
The day is good for starting construction, moving house, holding social events, divinations, astrology, fengshui adjustments, and artistic activity.
An open day is good for such things as opening an office, a new business, a restaurant, welcoming guests, having a house warming party, getting married, signing agreements, and starting a new job.
The lunar mansion of this day is Fang, or House. It is good for long distance travel, and intalling roof beams. If a couple gets married today, they will have offspring within three years. If there is a burial this day, descendents will become officers or ministers.
This day is bad for making investments and for getting new clothes.
Snake, the sign of this day, 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 is an especially good day for traveling, rearranging your home, and making progress with your career.
Snake 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 23, line 5.

Hexagram 23 is Bao, Splitting. The dark force is reaching its turning point. Evil actions fail.

Line 5 Good favor comes through the ladies of the court. Everything furthers. The zodiac signs of line 5, Rat and Monkey, are in harmony with one another, and are weak by the element of the season. Rat and Monkey, by the element of the hexagram, signify business, or creative interests and colleagues. Rat and Monkey are partly harmonious with the signs of changing line, 4, and partly in harmony with the signs of the day and month. Great efforts bring rewards. Goals are attained by hard work. The Water of Water Snake day puts a snake in line 5. It requires paying attention to details and being open to the unexpected.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/9/16

7/9 is the day of Water Dragon in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors caring for others, engaging in research, and creative work.
This day is designated as auspicious and receiving. Most activities begun this day will bring improvement of financial fortunes.
Receive day is good for obtaining rewards, making exchanges, closing deals, starting something new. It is not good for getting medical treatment, burials, or for visiting sick people unless you want to receive their sickness.
The lunar mansion of this day is Di, Foundation. It is good for public speaking, broadcasting, and investing in property, but, is bad for marriage, and burials, and it brings fire hazards to renovation and construction projects.
Dragon, the sign of this day, is the Star of Art for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for creative work.
Dragon favors Monkey, Rat, Rooster, and Tiger; is neutral toward Snake, Horse, Sheep, Pig, and Ox; clashes with Dragon and Dog; and is ambivalent toward Rabbit.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 50, line 2.

Hexagram 50 is Ding, the Cauldron. Highest good fortune. Success.

Line 2 advises focusing on matters on hand, and not becoming distracted. The zodiac sign of line 2, Pig, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies power. Pig is neutral toward the sign of the day, and is in harmony with the sign of the month. Do not waste time. Concentrate. The Water of Water Dragon day puts a dragon in line 2. This is auspicious, and encourages taking direct action.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/8/16

7/8 is the day of Metal Rabbit in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a partial clash combination. It favors taking the lead and taking calculated risks, good for speculating, but it warns of potential problems in personal relationships and trouble with inlaws.
This day is designated as excellent and successful.
A success day is most auspicious, and good for all activities. It is good for renovations, opening a new business, submitting a business proposal, traveling, getting married, and getting medical treatment. Any positive activity initiated today will result in increased prosperity.
The lunar mansion for this day is Kang, the Neck. It is not good for burials. Even though this day is so strongly auspicious, any activity done under compulsion or for negative reasons, will result in losses. This is also not a good day for initiating legal battles, as they can grow more and more complicated due to the nature of this day.
Rabbit, the sign of the day, is the Star of Romance 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 romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, this is a good day to be courageous and make strong progress in your career.
Rabbit favors Rabbit, Sheep, Pig, Dog, and Tiger; is neutral toward Snake, Horse, Monkey, and Ox; clashes with Rooster and Rabbit; and is ambivalent toward Dragon.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 24, line 1.

Hexagram 24 is Fu, Return. Success. Coming and going with no problem. Friends visit. No blame. The way goes to and fro. On the 7th day comes return. It favors having something to do.

Line 1 Returning from a short distance. No regret. Good luck. The zodiac sign of line 1, Rat, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies money. Rat is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 5, and clashes with the signs of the day and month. Where there is confusion, stop and wait. The Metal of Metal Rabbit day puts a tiger in line 1. Bad luck if you act out of confusion. If you feel confident and sure of yourself, act spontaneously, without hesitation. Confucius said that success in archery depends not so much on focusing on the goal, as it does on releasing the arrow at the right moment.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/7/16

7/7 marks the beginning of the solar calendar period called Lesser Heat. It puts the San Sha, or Three Killings in the west. It is considered bad to dig or disturb the ground, or to do construction or drill in walls in that direction now.
7/7 is the day of Metal Tiger in the day of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors diligence and routine work to make money.
This day is designated as auspicious and danger.
The danger day is good for religious worship, also for dismantling, or taking things apart, and for bed positioning in fengshui.
It is not good for travel, making renovations, moving house, or getting married. It is also not good for exploring unfamiliar places.
It is good for getting help if needed. Positive actions taken today will result in increased wealth.
The lunar mansion of this day is Jiao, the Horn. It brings increased wealth.
Tiger, the sign for this day, is the Traveling Star for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day to make progress in your career, to rearrange your home or workplace, but not travel unless necessary.
Tiger favors Tiger, Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon, and Pig; is neutral toward Sheep, Rooster, Rat, and Ox; and clashes with Snake and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 1, line 6.

Hexagram 1 is Qian, The Creative. Success comes with persistence.

Line 6 Arrogant dragon will have cause for regret. The zodiac sign of line 6, Dog, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies resources. Dragon is for the most part in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 1, 2, 3, and 5, but clashes with the signs of the day and month. Wood buried in earth. There is no point to try forcing growth. It will grow up in the right time. The Metal of Metal Tiger day puts a snake in line 6. Pay attention to small details. Expect the unexpected.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/6/16

7/6 is the day of Earth Ox in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a clashing combination. It favors independence and financial speculation.
This day is designated as inauspicious and destructive.
A destructive day is good for destroying things, demolitions, and such things as tooth extractions and surgical procedures. It is a day for caution, and is bad for opening a new business, traveling, and getting married. It can bring harm to livestock and pets, and is unfavorable for legal issues.
The lunar mansion of this day is Zhen, Carriage. It is not fortunate, considering that this is a destructive day. It is also bad for traveling north.
Ox, the sign of this day, is the Star of Art for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for creative work. If you are frustrated or confused over a certain work, put it aside for the time being if you don't want to destroy it.
Ox favors Ox, Snake, Rooster, Rat, and Pig; is neutral toward Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, and Monkey; and clashes with Horse, Sheep, and Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 4, line 4.

Hexagram 4 is Meng, the Fool. I don't seek out the fool. The fool seeks me out. If he asks for an oracle, I tell him. If he asks the same thing over and over, I stop. It is good to persevere toward one's goals.

Line 4 advises against having pie in the sky. The zodiac signs for line 4, Dog and Rooster, are ambivalent toward one another. Dog is strong by the element of the season, and Rooster is weak. Dog and Rooster, by the element of the hexagram, signify business interests and money. Dog and Rooster are partly in harmony, and partly clash with the signs of the day and month. It shows business activity. Profits lie ahead. The Earth of Earth Ox day puts a dragon in line 4. This is auspicious. The otherwise inauspicious indications for the day, notwithstanding, the dragon encourages taking advantage of all opportunities for making money that come along today.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/5/16

7/5 is the day of Earth Rat in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a discordant combination. It favors diligence at work and competitiveness.
This day is designated as auspicious and initiating. For the most part it is a good day for starts. It is good for renovations, ground digging, opening something that previously had been sealed or stored away, and for starting new projects.
The lunar mansion of this day is Yi, the Wing. This is not good for fengshui, especially for making door alignments, also burials, marriage, moving house, traveling, and for beginning a new job or new position.
Rat, the sign of the day, is the Star of Romance for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, this is a good day for making progress in your career.
Rat favors Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Pig, and Ox; is neutral toward Tiger, Snake, Rooster, and Dog; clashes with Rabbit and Horse; and is ambivalent toward Sheep.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 29, line 6.

Hexagram 29 is Kan, the Abyss. If you are sincere, whatever you do works out. Success.

Line 6 Bound by ropes and restrained by thorns. Three years of failure. Bad luck. It warns against being heedless. The zodiac sign of line 6, Rat, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies colleagues. Be aware, and conscientious with regard to other people. Rat is for the most part in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 3 and 4 and with the sign of the day, but clashes with the sign of the month. Great effort brings reward. If you are not cautious, however, you may run into trouble. The Earth of Earth Rat day puts a raven in line 6. There could be an argument or violent upset. Keep away from danger.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/4/16

7/4 begins the 6th lunar month, the month of Wood Sheep. This is a highly intelligent, creative sign, but does not support, and can cause problems for personal relationships. From this point, and through the days following 7/7, the beginning of the next solar period called Xiao Shu, or Lesser Heat, it is considered bad luck to dig in, or disturb the ground, or to do construction. or penetrate any wall in the western quarter of your land, place of business, or home, as that is the area of Shar, or killing Qi.
7/4 is the day of Fire Pig in the month of Wood Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It strongly favors creative work.
This day is designated as inauspicious and an 'establish' day.
The day being inauspicious is unsuitable for any major activity, but ok for everything else.
Establish day is traditionally considered good for praying for prosperity. The day is good for visiting friends. This means it is good for business talks and negotiating possible deals. It is also good for seeking medical treatment, and for making travel plans.
The day is bad for demolitions, or ground breaking in general. It is also bad for funerals or burials.
This day is in the lunar mansion called Zhang, or Bow. It is good for all commercial and personal activities.
Pig, the sign of this day, is the Traveling Star for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day to rearrange your home, make progress in your work, and travel.
Pig favors Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Rat, and Ox; is neutral toward Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Pig, Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 45, line 2.

Hexagram 45 is Cai, Gathering. Success. The king approaches his temple. Time to see influential people, persevere, and make great offerings.

Line 2 Letting yourself be drawn is lucky. No blame. If you are sincere, it is good to make even a small offering. The zodiac sign of line 2, Snake, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies money. Snake is in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 5 and 6, clashes with the sign of the day, and is in harmony with the sign of the month. Act but do not oppose. The Fire of Fire Pig day puts a worm in line 2. Adapt to get around an obstacle.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/3/16

7/3 is the day of Fire Dog in the month of Wood Horse. This is a strongly harmonious combination. It favors creativity and competiveness, good for artists. The combination harbors a Knife Blade, warning of potential unexpected violence.
This day is designated as inauspicious and stable. The day is inauspicious because it harbors shar, or killing forces. You need to be alert and avoid negative situations. It is fairly good, however, for renovations in progress, starting renovations, starting new work, opening a business, and getting married.
The day being 'stable' says that it is ok to start something long lasting, like marriage. It is also good for signing contracts, also for timing official openings, starting new construction, getting a new pet, holding a house warming party, and going for medical treatments.
The day is in the lunar mansion, Xing, or Star. This lunar mansion confirms that it is a good day for marriage, and it is good for starting important projects, and for official openings.
It is not good for moving house, however, unless the move is temporary and you intend to move again.
Dog, the sign of this day, 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 an especially good day for creative work.
Dog favors Dog, Tiger, Horse, Rabbit, and Monkey; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, and Snake; clashes with Ox, Dragon, and Sheep; and is ambivalent toward Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 6, line 4.

Hexagram 6 is Song, Conflict. You have good intentions, but run into opposition. Stopping halfway is good. Pushing ahead risks disaster. It is good to seek counsel.

Line 4 advises rejecting conflict. The zodiac sign of line 4, Horse, is void. It is tricky. Horse is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies colleagues. Because it is empty it warns that someone can spring a nasty surprise. Horse is in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 2 and 5, is in harmony with the sign of the day, and clashes with the sign of the month. The Qi is tricky. It is productive, but potentially destructive. The Fire of Fire Dog day puts a tiger in line 4. Avoid conflict.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 7/2/16

7/2 is the day of Wood Rooster in the month of Wood Horse. This is a harmonious combination. It favors caring for others, and creative work.
This day is designated as inauspicious and balance.
In general, the day is bad for all important endeavors. It holds dangers of legal entanglements and health problems for the very old and very young.
'Balance' points to marriage, construction, travel, and business negotiations. But, these are weak, and better avoided this day. 'Balance' is bad for starting legal actions, and to get into disputes. It is also bad for burials.
The lunar mansion for today is Liu, Willow. It confirms that this day is not good for any important activity. It advises not to start a new job, open a new business, or close any deals. It also confirms that it is a bad day for burials, and advises against making any significant fengshui adjustments.
Rooster, the sign of this day, is the Star of Romance for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these signs, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox. this is a good day to make progress in your career.
Rooster favors Ox, Snake, Dragon, and Monkey; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; clashes with Rooster and Rabbit; and is ambivalent toward Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 31, line 3.

Hexagram 31 is Xian, Influence. Success. It is time to persevere.

Line 3 advises striving for independence. The zodiac sign of line 3, Monkey, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies colleagues, or familiar people. Monkey is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 5, and with the sign of the day, and is neutral toward the sign of the month. It favors patience. The time for action will come. The Wood of Wood Rooster day puts a worm in line 3. If there is an obstacle, take your time.

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