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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