Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/21/15

2/21 is the day of Earth Dragon in the month of Earth Tiger. This is a partly discordant combination. It brings out Amiable Deity. Amiable Deity encourages friendliness, but independence. Earth Dragon is forceful and will get its way, except it can run into trouble in romantic relationships as well as in marriage and with in-laws. This day may be a challenge in relationships. Easy does it.
Dragon is the Star of Arts for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. It likes solitude. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs this is a good day for focusing on creative work.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Horse, or Sheep, this is a good day to listen to yourself and enjoy your own company.
Dragon favors Monkey, Rat, Rooster, Tiger, and sometimes Rabbit; is neutral toward Snake, Horse, Sheep, and Ox; and clashes with Dragon, Dog, and sometimes Rabbit.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen calculation, is number 20, line 4.

Hexagram 20 is Guan, Contemplation. The ablution has been made but not the offering. People look up to him with trust. The action is not yet completed.

Line 4 advises taking a broader view of the circumstances. The zodiac sign of line 4, Sheep, is in a neutral relation to the signs of the day and month. The Earth of Earth Dragon day puts a tortoise in line 4. It speaks of being patient, accepting and working with circumstances such as they are, and keeping your thoughts to yourself for the time being.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Wood. Energies are low. Small gains.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 11/17/14

11/17 is the day of Water Dragon in the month of Wood Pig. This is a harmonious combination. It favors people who are creative and entrepreneurial. Water Dragon promotes solitude, and can bring up problems in relationships, especially in marriage and with in-laws.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, this is a good day for creative, inventive, and artistic work.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Horse, or Sheep, this is a good day to work alone and to enjoy solitude.
If you were born in a year of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is not an auspicious day for important meetings or events. Wear something black and sit with your back to north to mitigate shar (bad luck).
Dragon gets along harmoniously with Monkey, Rat, Rooster, Tiger, and sometimes Rabbit; neutrally with Snake, Horse, Sheep. Pig, and Ox; and discordantly with Dragon, Dog, and sometimes Rabbit.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 23, line 5.

Hexagram 23 is Splitting Apart. When it reaches its worst, it starts to improve. This is not a good time to go anywhere. This hexagram is bad in winter.

Line 5 shows a school of fishes. The yin forces are being guided by the yang force. This is favorable. It suggests cooperation. The astrological sign of line 5, Rat, is in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 1 and 6, and with the signs of the day and month, Dragon and Pig. The Water of Water Dragon puts a snake in line 5, however, warning of something strange and hidden. Pay attention to details.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Earth. The foundations are strong. If you have accumulated merit you are secure.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading:10/12/14

10/12 is the day of Fire Dragon in the month of Wood Dog. Fire Dragon is good for developing plans and projects. The energy of Fire Dragon with Wood Dog is partially discordant. It favors being resourceful, doing research, using divination, and exercising creative talent.
This day is especially favorable for artists and creative, inventive people born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon.
If you were born in a year of Snake, Rooster, or Ox this is not a very good day for any important event.
Dragon is in harmony with Monkey, Rat, Rooster, Sheep, Ox, Snake, Tiger, and Horse, neutral with Pig, and in discord with Dragon, Dog, and Rabbit.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 44, line 1.

Hexagram 44 is Meeting. Wind under Heaven symbolizes coming together and going apart. A marriage needs balance. It is not ideal for either partner to be too strong. Sexually aggressive, seductive people bring danger of loss. This hexagram is auspicious for people born in the month of Horse (mid summer, June - July). And it has positive meaning in fall.

Line 1 advises to nip evil in the bud. The zodiac signs for line 1, Ox and Rat, are very harmonious together. They are in a mixed positive and negative relation with the signs of changing lines 2 and 4, and are in a positive relation with the signs of the day and month, Dragon and Dog. The Fire of Fire Dragon puts a raven in line 1. Go forward confidently, and refuse any temptation to gossip or quarrel.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Wood, and Metal. If you are in straights, help is on the way.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 10/10/14

10/10 is the day of Wood Tiger in the month of Wood Dog. Wood Tiger is a Star of Prospects. It focuses strongly on financial matters. The combination of Wood Tiger with Wood Dog is dynamic and partially harmonious. It favors taking independent, decisive action, especially in speculative professions.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, this is good day to get a lot accomplished.
This is a peak day for you if you were born in a year or day of Rabbit.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, this is a good day for traveling, rearranging your home or work place, and for making a positive move in your career.
Tiger is in harmony with Tiger, Horse, Dog, Pig, Rabbit, and Rat, neutral with Dragon and Sheep, and in various degrees of discord with Monkey, Snake, Rooster, and Ox.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 20, line 4.

Hexagram 20 is Contemplation. The ablution has been made, but not the offering. People look to him with trust. Contemplating the effects of your actions on those above and below you shows you the degree of your success. The meaning of this hexagram is good in fall, and is auspicious for those born in the 8th month, the month of August - September.

Line 4 favors taking a broad, universal view. The zodiac sign of line 4, Sheep, is in a position calling for giving support. Demands are being made. Line 4 is in fairly good harmony with the signs of changing lines 1, 3, and 6. Line 4 is neutral with the sign for the day, Tiger, and is in discord with the sign for the month, Dog. The Wood of Wood Tiger puts a snake in line 4. There is something hidden and strange in the matter. It is to your advantage to reflect on needless burdens, and how you let others make unnecessary demands on you, that impede your progress, and let them go.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 9/30/14

9/30 is the day of Wood Dragon in the month of Wood Dog. This is a dynamic, tense, and potentially violent combination. It focuses strongly on money, and supports independence and acquisitiveness. Beware of greed and intolerance, however.
Dragon is in harmony with Monkey, Rat, Rooster, Sheep, Snake, Horse, Ox, and Pig. and in discord with Dragon, Dog, Rabbit, and Tiger.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon this is a good day for creative, or artistic work.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 41, line 3.

Hexagram 41 is Decrease. Decrease brings good fortune if there is sincerity. Let go of anger and control your desires. Action is advantageous if you are firm, and correct in your aim.

Line 3 advises against ostentation and boasting, as that attracts envy and danger of theft. The zodiac sign of line 3 is in harmony with the signs of changing line 1, and with the signs for the day and month, Dragon and Dog. At the same time, the Wood of Wood Dragon puts a worm in line three. This says that, with due caution, action is strongly supported.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Earth. Gold is in the earth. Profits lie ahead.

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