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: 2/7/15

2/7 is the day of Wood Tiger in the month of Fire Ox. This is a harmonious combination. It favors using your talent to make money. Wood Tiger brings prosperity, helps resolve difficulties, and attracts friendly, helpful people.
Tiger is a Traveling Star for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three this day may be busy, good for travel, reorganizing your home and/or work place, and for making good moves in your career.
2/7, 8, and 9 are not the best days for attending important meetings or events for people born in years of Snake, Rooster, and Ox. Be careful not to let others use you to your disadvantage. Wear something black to deflect shar (bad luck).
If you were born in a year of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, this is a good day for making plans, but not a good day for getting into an argument. You might find yourself short of patience.
If you were born in a year or day of Pig, Rat, or Ox, this is a good day for solitude.
Tiger favors Tiger, Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon, and Pig; is neutral toward Sheep, Rooster, Rat, or Ox; and clashes with Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 63, line 3.

Hexagram 63 is Jiji, Completion. Success in small things. It is good to persevere. At the beginning there is luck. At the end there is disorder. Know where to stop.

Line 3 advises using only those who are best qualified. The illustrious ancestor carries out an attack on the devil's country, and after three years conquers it. Do not use inferior men for such an undertaking. The zodiac sign of line 3, Pig, is in harmony with the signs of changing line 2, and with the signs of the day and month. The Wood of Wood Tiger day puts a worm in line 3. It is good to persevere and move forward, but there is an obstacle or problem in the matter you need to pay attention to.

The elements of this hexagram are Water, Fire, and Water. Look deeply into the matter if you find an obstacle.

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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: 2/3/15

2/3 is the day of Metal Dog in the month of Fire Ox. This is a strongly discordant combination that can cause sudden changes. It favors looking beyond appearances. Metal Dog is highly capable, intelligent, and able to bring good luck. And while it may sometimes cause trouble in relationships, it can bring help, and resolve any difficulty.
Dog is the Star of Arts 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. Make the most of it.
If you were born in a year or day of Pig, Rat, or Ox, this is a good day for solitude. Listen to yourself first.
Dog favors Dog, Tiger, Horse, Rabbit, Monkey, and sometimes Rooster; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, and Snake; and does not favor Dragon, Sheep, Ox, and sometimes Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 52, line 6.

Hexagram 52 is Yin, Mountain, or Keeping Still. He keeps his back still like the mountain so he no longer feels his body. He goes into his courtyard and sees no one. No blame. This hexagram is good in winter.

Line 6 recommends practicing stillness and calm. The zodiac sign of line 6, Tiger, is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Metal of Metal Dog day puts a snake in line 6. Not everything is as it seems. There is something hidden. Reflect on it.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Earth, and Earth. Earth is strong. Consider your foundation. If it is strong it is good. Reflect on the relation of the past and the present, the causes and the present conditions. This may be highly fortunate.

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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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