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

2/15 is the day of Water Dog in the month of Fire Ox. This is an entirely discordant combination. It favors resourcefulness and hard work. Water Dog is forceful and can run into trouble in relationships, especially with in-laws.
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, artistic work.
If you were born in a year or day of Pig, Rat, or Ox this is a good day to rely on yourself and enjoy solitude.
Dog favors Dog, Tiger, Horse, Monkey, Rabbit, and sometimes Rooster; is neutral with Pig, Rat, and Snake; and clashes with Ox, Dragon, Sheep, and sometimes Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 13, line 3.

Hexagram 13 is Tongren, Fellowship. Fellowship in the open is favorable. It is good to cross the great water. If you have built up something persevere in it to attain success.

Line 3 warns of mistrust. If mistrust develops reexamine your goals and persevere in what is right. The zodiac signs of line 3, Pig and Ox, are in harmony with one another, and are in harmony with the signs of changing line 2, in partial discord with the sign of the day, and in harmony with the sign of the month. The Water of Water Dog day puts a raven in line 3. However you are right, watch out for a fight.

The elements of this hexagram are Fire, Fire, and Metal. Use adversity to strengthen your character.

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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: 2/10/15

2/10 is the day of Fire Snake in the month of Fire Ox. This is a partly harmonious, lively combination. It favors the competitive exercise of creative talent to make money. Fire Snake is a Knife Blade Star. It can become irritable and act intolerantly and aggressively.
Snake is the Traveling Star for Pig, Rabbit, and Sheep. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs this is a busy day, good for traveling, making changes, and taking care of what needs to be done.
2/10, 11, and 12 are not good for Monkey, Rat, or Dragon if attending important meetings and events. You may find yourself at a disadvantage. Wear something green to ward off shar (bad luck).
If you were born in a year of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this is a good day for working out plans. Be cautious if there are arguments, however. This is a bad day for legal battles.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Rabbit, or Dragon this is a good day for solitude.
Snake favors Snake, Rooster, Ox, Horse, and Sheep; is neutral with Dog, Rat, Rabbit, and Dragon; and clashes with Monkey, Pig, and Tiger.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 36, line 4.

Hexagram 36 is Mingyi, Darkening of the Light. In times of adversity perseverance brings rewards.
strive hard.

Line 4 He penetrates the left side of the belly and enters the heart of the darkening of the light. He leaves by the gates of the courtyard. If you understand the meaning of the adversity you can get around it and avoid having to deal with it. Refresh your energies. Don't get sucked into a waste of time and energy. The zodiac sign for line 4, Ox, is in harmony with the signs of changing line 3, and with the signs of the day and month. The Fire of Fire Snake puts a tiger in line 3. Stay focused. Go forward with what you aim to do, and avoid temptation to get into a fight. The tiger is counterproductive of anything but a fight.

The elements of this hexagram are Water, Fire, and Earth. Beyond a destructive relationship you can be be productive.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/9/15

2/9 is the day of Fire Dragon in the month of Fire Ox. This is a harmonious combination. It favors expression of creative talent and hard work. Fire Dragon is highly intelligent and has power to make money.
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 creative work.
Dragon favors Monkey, Rat, Tiger, Rooster, and sometimes Rabbit; is neutral with Snake, Horse, Sheep, Pig, and Ox; and clashes with Dragon, Dog, and sometimes Rabbit.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 50, line 2.

Hexagram 50 is Ding, the Cauldron. Highest good fortune. Success. Clear out the old, spoiled food for the sake of what is fresh. This hexagram is good in spring. We are in Chinese spring season.

Line 2 tells us to have positive faith, and be of benefit to all. The zodiac sign for line 2, Pig, is in partial discord with the signs of changing lines 3 and 4, and is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Fire of Fire Dragon day puts a worm in line 2. Work conscientiously and carefully to get around an obstacle.

The elements of this hexagram are Fire, Wood, and Fire. Wood is productive everywhere. Trust guidance.

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