Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/14/15

2/14 is the day of Metal Rooster in the day of Fire Ox. This is a partly discordant combination. It favors independence and the ability to see hidden motives. Metal Rooster can get offended and bring up trouble in personal relationships as well as in marriage and with in-laws. Don't take anything personally. Be cheerful. Metal Rooster can also bring prosperity.
Rooster 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 an interesting day for romantic affairs.
Rooster is the Commanding Star for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these, this is a good day to take command and go forward in creative, professional directions.
Rooster favors Ox, Snake, Monkey, Dragon, and sometimes Dog; is neutral with Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; and clashes with Rooster, Rabbit, and sometimes Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 17, line 3.

Hexagram 17 is Sui, Following. Following has great success. It is advisable to persevere in what is correct.

Line 3 advises holding to high standards of behavior and avoiding pettiness. The zodiac sign for line 3, Dragon, is in harmony with the signs of changing lines 4, 5, and 6, and is in harmony with the signs for the day and month. The Metal of Metal Rooster day puts a dragon in line 3. Everything serves to further. The dragon is auspicious. Good luck.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Metal. Know your strength.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/13/15

2/13 is the day of Metal Monkey in the month of Fire Ox. This is a partially discordant combination. It favors resourcefulness and creativity. Metal Monkey promotes prosperity. The combination of Metal Monkey and Fire Ox resolve difficulties and bring good fortune.
Monkey is the Traveling Star for Tiger, Horse and Dog. If you were born in a year or day of one of these signs this is a good day to be active and to accomplish something positively.
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 is number 37, line 2.

Hexagram 37 is Jiaren, the Family. Perseverance of the woman succeeds. Flowers become fruit. This hexagram is good in spring. We are in Chinese spring season.

Line 2 says to pay attention to your assigned responsibilities, and not assume separate goals. Cooperation is essential. The zodiac sign for this line, Ox, is in harmony with the signs for the day and month. The Metal of Metal Monkey puts a tortoise in line 2. Everything goes forward smoothly. Assume no airs. Just work.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Fire, and Wood. Tremendous flowering and growth is possible.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/12/15

2/12 is the day of Earth Sheep in the month of Fire Ox. This is a partly harmonious combination. It favors independence and resourcefulness.
Sheep is the Star of Art for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three and are involved in creative work this is a day to make real progress.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rooster, or Dog this is a day to enjoy solitude and be at peace with your own thoughts.
Sheep favors Sheep, Pig, Rabbit, Horse, Snake, and sometimes Rat; is neutral with Monkey, Rooster, Tiger, and Dragon; and clashes with Ox, Dog, and sometimes Rat.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 5, line 4.

Hexagram 5 is Xu, Waiting. Success comes if you are sincere and persistent. It is good to move forward. This hexagram is good in spring. We are in Chinese spring season.

Line 4 says if there are problems take needed time to rethink or reorganize. The zodiac sign for line 4, Monkey, is in partial harmony with the signs of changing line 5, and in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Earth of Earth Sheep puts a dragon in line 4. Deal with what comes up. The dragon is auspicious. Success comes.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Water. This is a totally productive sequence.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/11/15

2/11 is the day of Earth Horse in the month of Earth Ox. This is a partially harmonious combination. It favors secret investigation, psychic work, and cutting edge competition. Earth Horse is a Knife Blade Star. It has sharp energy. It can bring out restlessness, impatience, anger, and aggressive behavior especially in people born in a year, month, day, or hour of Horse.
The Combination of Earth Horse and Fire Ox, however bring out the Star of Tien Yi who resolves problems and brings help and good fortune.
Horse is the Star of Romance for people born in a year or day of Ox, Snake, or Rooster.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this is a good day to take initiative and move forward in your career.
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 17, line 3.

Hexagram 17 is Sui, Following. Great success. It is advantageous to persist and to be free of blame.

Line 3 recommends aiming high. Turn away from weakness and follow the strong. The zodiac sign of line 3, Dragon is in harmony with the signs of changing line 2, and with the signs of the day and year. The Earth of Earth Horse day puts a tiger in line 3. You can move forward aggressively, but if you use too much force and get into a fight it will fail.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Metal. Be careful not to blow your money.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/8/15

2/8 is the day of Wood Rabbit in the month of Fire Ox. This is a harmonious combination. It favors expressing creative talent and making money. Wood Rabbit brings prosperity.
Rabbit 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 take initiative in your career interest.
Rabbit favors Rabbit, Sheep, Pig, Tiger, Dog, and sometimes Dragon; is neutral toward Snake, Horse, Monkey, and Ox; and clashes with Rat, Rooster, and sometimes Dragon.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 13, line 3.

Hexagram 13 is Tongren, Fellowship. Share and share alike. Fellowship is in the open. It is fortunate to cross the great water. If you have been persevering you will have success.

Line 3 alerts you to ulterior motives and mistrust. The zodiac sign of line 3, Pig, is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Wood of Wood Rabbit puts a worm in line 3. This reiterates the basic meaning. You can make progress and prosper, but don't be surprised if there is an obstacle. Not everything is open and free.

The elements of this hexagram are Fire, Fire, and Metal. Metal is refined by double fire. Work on yourself to get stronger.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/6/15

2/6 is the day of Water Ox in the month of Fire Ox. This is a discordant combination. It favors independence and facing challenges.
Ox 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, artistic thinking and work.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Rabbit, or Dragon this is a good day for solitude.
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 8, line 3.

Hexagram 8 is Bi, Loyalty. Good fortune if you maintain high standards and are constant. Those who are uncertain eventually join. Those who come too late lose.

Line 3 raises the question whether you are attracting the wrong people. The zodiac sign for line 3, Rabbit, is in harmony with the signs for changing line 5, and is neutral toward the sign of the day and month. The Water of Water Ox day puts a raven in line 3. Action brings gains, but also the danger of quarreling. A degree of self-restraint is in order.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Earth, and Water. The way is narrow and dangerous. Use great caution.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/5/15

2/5 is the day of Water Rat in the month of Fire Ox. This is a partly discordant combination. It favors competition and hard work. It points to Heaven Medicine Star. Heaven Medicine Star is a good omen for those who are healthy and bad for those who are not. If you are ill, pay special attention to your health today.
Water Rat is a Knife Blade Star. It can bring out impatience, intolerance, and anger.
Water Rat is also a Red Light Star. It can stir up trouble and cause misunderstandings in personal relationships.
Rat, nonetheless, 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 getting involved romantically.
Rat is also the Commanding Star for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, take advantage of the day to get ahead in your career.
Rat favors Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Ox, Pig, and sometimes Sheep; is neutral toward Tiger, Snake, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Rabbit, Horse, and sometimes Sheep.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 22, line 1.

Hexagram 22 is Pen, Grace. It is successful in small matters. It is favorable to get busy. This hexagram is good in winter.

Line 1 advises doing what needs to be done, and paying attention to self-cultivation. The zodiac sign for line 1, Rabbit, clashes with the sign of the day and is neutral toward the sign of the month. The Water of Water Rat day puts a tortoise in line 1. You can avoid unnecessary trouble and get what you want if you don't tell everyone your business. Be discreet.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Fire, and Earth. Buried treasure.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/4/15

2/4 is the first day of Chinese spring season. Spring, in the Chinese calendar, starts exactly midway betwen winter solstice and spring equinox.
2/4 is the day of Metal Pig in the lunar month of Fire Ox. This is a partially discordant combination. It favors doing research and creative work. Metal Pig is highly intelligent. It brings good fortune and prosperity, and favors love and pleasure.
Pig 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 may be a busy day, good for traveling, rearranging your home or work place, and for moving forward in your career.
2/4, 5, and 6 are unfavorable days for people born in a year of Tiger, Horse, or Dog for important meetings or events. You are at a disadvantage and need to be careful that others don't take unfair advantage of you.
If you were born in a year of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon this is a good day for working out plans.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rooster, or Dog this is a good day to rely on yourself and enjoy solitude.
Pig favors Rabbit, Sheep, Rat, Ox, and Tiger; is neutral to Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and is difficult for Pig, Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 52, line 6.

Hexagram 52 is Yin, Mountain. He keeps his back still like a mountain so he doesn't feel his body. He goes into the courtyard and sees nobody. No blame. This speaks of calmness and clarity.

Line 6 recommends stillness as the way to see everything clearly. The zodiac sign of line 6, Tiger, is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Metal of Metal Pig day puts a snake in line 6. Through clarity the mind can penetrate to what is hidden.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Earth, and Earth. Make sure your foundation is strong. Respect the ancestors. Good fortune.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/2/15

2/2 is the day of Earth Rooster in the month of Fire Ox. This is a harmonious combination. It favors independent expression of creative talent. Earth Rooster has the ability to take advantage of difficult situations.
Rooster 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 romance.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox this is a favorable time to actively pursue your career aim.
Rooster favors people born in years, months, days, or hours of Ox, Snake, Dragon, Monkey, and sometimes Dog; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; and unfavorable toward Rooster, Rabbit, and sometimes Dog.
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. It is constant, neither increasing nor decreasing. People come to draw from it. If you get almost to the water but your rope is too short, or the jug breaks, you have bad luck. This hexagram is strong in winter.

Line 5 encourages you to refresh yourself. The zodiac signs of line 5, Dog and Pig are neutral together, are strongly supported by the signs of changing lines 1 and 3, and are in partial harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Earth of Earth Rooster day puts a raven in line 5. Choose carefully. Avoid useless quarreling.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Water. A stream flows through the woods. Support is available.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/1/15

2/1 is the day of Earth Monkey in the lunar month of Fire Ox. This is a harmonious combination. It favors independence and expression of creative talent. Earth Monkey can run into trouble in relationships, but is smart and has the ability to misfortune to advantage. It also brings out the star Tien Yi who resolves predicaments and bestows good fortune.
Monkey 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 may be a busy day, good for travel, cleaning up your house or work place, and for making some progress in your career.
2/1, 2, and 3 are difficult days for people born in a year of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep to attend meetings or events. People could try to push you around or take unfair advantage of you. It is best to keep your own counsel. Wear something black to deflect shar (bad luck).
If you were born in a year of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day for planning things out even if they cause conflict. Avoid fighting now.
For people born in a year or day of Snake, Horse, or Sheep, this is a good day to enjoy solitude; you can get a lot done if you do.
Monkey in general favors Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, and Dog; is neutral toward Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Sheep; and difficult for Pig, Tiger, and Snake.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 28, line 4.

Hexagram 28 is Daguo, Preponderance of the Great, or Great Passing. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It is time for action. Success.

Line 4 If you don't exert independence, there will be humiliation. Rely on your talent and inspiration. The zodiac sign of line 4, Pig, is in harmony with the signs of changing lines 1, 2, and 6, clashes with the sign on the day, and is in harmony with the sign of the month. The Earth of Earth Monkey day puts a tortoise in line 4. If you rely on yourself and keep your own counsel, positively facing whatever difficulties that may appear, you can move forward successfully now.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Metal. Build your strength. Don't retreat. Retreat brings disaster.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 1/31/15

1/31 is the day of Fire Sheep in the month of Fire Ox. This is a discordant combination that can bring unexpected changes. It favors independence and expression of creative talent. Fire Sheep is highly intelligent and passionate. It can get into trouble in romantic relationships as well as in marriage and with in-laws. It is also optimistic and generous to a fault, and will work hard to overcome problems.
Sheep is the Star of Arts 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 gets along well with Sheep, Pig, Rabbit, Horse, Snake, and sometimes Rat; neutrally with Monkey, Rooster, Tiger, and Dragon; and problematically with Ox, Dog, and sometimes Rat.
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. It is good to see influential people. It is time to persevere, to make great offerings. and to work toward accomplishing a goal.

Line 2 favors having a goal, and letting yourself be drawn intuitively into what your nature wants to do. The zodiac sign of line 2, Snake, is in harmony with the signs for the day and month. The Fire of Fire Sheep puts a worm in line 2. Even if you feel there are obstacles keep moving and be productive.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Metal. Earth is productive all around. Good spirits are guiding.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching oracle: 1/30/15

1/30 is the day of Fire Horse in the month of Fire Ox. This is a partly discordant combination. It favors the development of talent. Fire Horse is sharp minded. It is also a Knife Blade Star. It can be intolerant, hostile, and aggressive, and can cause trouble in relationships, especially in marriage and with in-laws. On the other hand, Horse is the Star of Romance for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in one of these three signs, this is a good day for romance. Be careful of forcing your way, and going to extremes, however.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this is a good day for taking positive action and asserting yourself in your career. Again, be careful of going to extremes.
Horse gets along well with Dog, Tiger, Sheep, and Snake; neutrally with Monkey, Rooster, Pig, Rabbit, and Dragon; and problematically with Horse, Rat, and Ox.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 6, line 4.

Hexagram  6 is Song, Conflict. If your intentions are good, but you are being opposed, stop halfway. Pushing ahead brings disaster. It is a good idea to consult with someone who sees objectively. It is not a good time for crossing the water. If you get into a fight, everyone loses. This hexagram is bad in winter.

Line 4 Where difficulties arise, a change in attitude helps. Hold back and let nature take its course for the time being. The zodiac sign of line 4, Horse, is in partial conflict with the signs of changing lines 1, 3, and 5, and clashes with the signs of the day and month. The Fire of Fire Horse day puts a tiger in line 4. To push forward in conflict today will result in disaster. The tiger is ferocious.

The elements of this hexagram are Fire, Water, and Metal. It is unproductive.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 1/28/15

1/28 is the day of Wood Dragon in the month of Fire Ox. This is a strongly harmonious combination. It favors (occult) research, investing, and making money. Wood Dragon is highly intelligent and adept.
Dragon is the Star of Arts 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 some creative thinking and work, especially in a practical, money making direction.
Dragon gets along well with Monkey, Rat, Rooster, Tiger, and sometimes Rabbit; neutrally with Snake, Horse, Sheep, Pig, and Ox; and problematically with Dragon, Dog, and sometimes Rabbit.
The hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 24, line 1.

Hexagram 24 is Fu, Return. This hexagram is fortunate for people born in a year, month, day, or hour of either Tiger or Rabbit. Success. Coming and going without blame. Friends visit. The way goes to and fro. It is good to have something to accomplish. This hexagram is good in winter.

Line 1 says that if you make a mistake, correct it immediately. Exercise self-discipline. The zodiac signs for line 1, Rabbit and Tiger are in harmony with one another, and with the signs of changing line 2, as well as the signs of the day and month. The Wood of Wood Dragon day puts a dragon in line 1. Everything furthers. The dragon is auspicious.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Wood, and Earth. Wood is deep in the earth, getting ready to sprout up. Take care of ideas and projects in germination.

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