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: 10/4/14

10/4 is the day of Earth Monkey in the month of Wood Dog. Earth Monkey is called an Academic Nobleman Star. It favors hard work, getting knowledge, and turning difficult conditions to one's advantage. But, it warns against being conceited and fooling oneself, thus causing one's own downfall.
Earth Monkey and Wood Dog form a partly discordant combination that encourages resourcefulness and independence, and facing challenges.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this is a good day to take a positive step forward, especially in your career.
Monkey is in harmony with Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, Dog, Sheep, and Ox, and in discord with Tiger, Snake, Pig, Horse, and Rabbit.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 32, line 3.

Hexagram 32 is Constancy. No blame, If you are correct, persevere. If you are not, beware of possible losses, especially of money. This hexagram is not good in fall.

Line 3 warns of inconstancy that will give cause for regret. Vacillating can result in disaster. Make sure you know where you are going and what you are doing, and be steadfast. The zodiac signs of line 3, Rooster and Horse are in discord with one another, and are in discord with the signs of changing line 3. They are in partial harmony with the sign of the day, Monkey, and the sign of the month, Dog. If you doubt yourself, don't act. The Earth of Earth Monkey puts a tiger in line 3 warning of possible injury, but says that if you do act, and are sure of yourself, act resolutely, even fiercely. If you waver, you lose.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Wood. What is sought will be achieved.

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