Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/20/16

8/20 is the day of Wood Dog in the month of Fire Monkey. This is a harmonious combination. It favors independence and courage to stand up to challenges. This day is designated as inauspicious and full. It is bad for doing anything major as that would lead to lots of problems you don't want. The day holds dangers of legal entanglements, malicious gossip, arguments, and failing health. Don't bite off more than you can chew.
The lunar mansion this day is Wei, Stomach. It is otherwise positive, but, due to the inauspicious nature of the day, you could easily fool yourself. The day is ok for burials, however.
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, 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 4, line 4.

Hexagram 4 is Meng, the Inexperienced. I don't seek out the inexperienced one, he seeks me out. When he asks for an oracle I tell him. If he asks too many questions, I stop. It is favorable to persevere toward one's goals.

Line 4 entertaining pie in the sky is humiliating. The zodiac signs for line 4, Dog and Rooster, clash, Both are strong by the season element, and, by the element of the hexagram, they signify money. Dog and Rooster are in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The energy of Metal is very strong. Set a clear boundary. Good fortune. The Wood of Wood Dog day puts a snake in line 4. It favors being discreet and watchful. It also implies keeping something hidden.

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