Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/17/17

2/17 is the day of Wood Pig in the month of Water Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It favors competitiveness.
This day is designated as inauspicious and receiving. This is not a day to start anything major. Any major activity begun this day could set off causes and conditions that result in injuries to children, or hassles them in the course of their lives.
A receive day is good for asking and attaining something. It would be inauspicious to ask for, or receive anything today.
The lunar mansion this day is Kang, Neck. It is an unfavorable star. You risk an ultimate loss of wealth.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this day may be a busy day, good for work.
Pig, the sign of the day, is in harmony with Rabbit, Sheep, Rat, Ox, and Tiger; neutral with Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Pig, Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for the day, using the King Wen method, is number 50, line 2.

Hexagram 50 is Ding, the Cauldron. Good fortune. Success.

Line 2 There is food in the cauldron. The others are resentful but can't hurt me. Good luck. The zodiac sign for line 2 is Pig. By the element of the season, Pig is weak. By the element of the hexagram, Pig signifies power. Pig is neutral with the signs of changing line, 3, clashes with the sign of the day, and is in harmony with the sign of the month. The Wood of Wood Pig day puts a raven in line 2. Avoid quarreling.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/16/17

2/16 is the day of Wood Dog in the month of Water Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It favors independence.
This day is designated as dire and successful. This day is unfortunate. Do not marry or move house. If you do it could result in discord and separation. Avoid starting all major undertakings now. Wait for a better day.
A success day in context with this day means there is an imbalance in the Qi. It is not good.
The lunar mansion is Jiao, Horn. While this is a good star, it is useless.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this is a good day for creative work.
Dog, the sign of the day, is in harmony with Dog, Tiger, Horse, Rabbit, and Monkey; neutral with Pig, Rat, and Snake; clashes with Ox, Dragon, and Sheep; and is ambivalent with Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 49, line 3.

Hexagram 49 is Ge, Revolution. Your day comes and you are believed. Perseverance brings the highest success. Disappointment disappears.

Line 3 Starting now is bad luck. persevering openly is dangerous. When talk of revolution and gone the rounds three times, you can start and the people will believe you. The zodiac signs for line 3 are Pig and Monkey. By the element of the season, Pig and Monkey are weak. By the element of the hexagram, Pig signifies colleagues, and Monkey signifies resources. Pig and Monkey are partly harmonious and partly clash with the signs of changing line, 3, partly neutral and in harmony with the sign of the day, and partly in harmony and clashes with the sign of the month. Beware of petty schemes. The Wood of Wood Dog day puts a snake in line 4. Pay attention to details.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/15/17

2/15 is the day of Water Rooster in the month of Water Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It favors all talent related professions. 
This day is designated as inauspicious and dangerous. It is unsuitable for all important activities.
A danger day is traditionally good for religious worship and bed positioning in fengshui,
The lunar mansion is Zhen, Carriage. It is good for asset acquisitions and investments, not good for travel northward.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, this is a good day for love.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day to make progress at work.
Rooster, the sign of the day, is in harmony with Ox, Snake, Monkey, and Dragon; neutral with Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; clashes with Rooster and Rabbit. and is ambivalent with Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 33, line 2.

Hexagram 33 is Tun, Retiring. Success, Persistence in small matters is advantageous.

Line 2  You are held fast with yellow ox hide which cannot be loosened. The zodiac sign of line 2 is Horse. By the element of the season, Horse is strong. By the element of the hexagram, Horse signifies power. Horse is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 6, neutral with the sign of the day, and in harmony with the sign of the month. Fire releases Metal resisting Wood. Express no discontent. The Water of Water Rooster day puts a raven in line 2. Avoid quarreling.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/14/17

2/14 is the day of Water Monkey in the month of Water Tiger. This is a dangerous combination in which unexpected trouble can come up. It, nonetheless, favors all talent related careers.
This day is designated as inauspicious and destructive. It warns of legal troubles, malicious gossip, arguments, and loss of wealth within 3 to 5 years if you start major activities this day.
A destruction day is good for demolitions.
The lunar mansion is Yi, A Wing. This is a generally negative star.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this could be a very busy day.
Monkey, the sign for this day, is in harmony with Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, and Dog; neutral with Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Sheep; and clashes with Pig, Tiger, and Snake.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 17, line 3.

Hexagram 17 is Sui, Following. Success. Persistence is favorable. Do what is blameless. No error.

Line 3 Use caution and discrimination. Turn away from the weak to follow the strong. The zodiac sign for line 3 is Dragon. By the element of the season, Dragon is strong. By the element of the hexagram, Dragon represents money. Dragon is in harmony with the signs for the day and month. But the Water of Water Monkey day puts a raven in line 3. Negativity runs through this day. There is jealousy and envy. Avoid quarreling.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/13/17

2/13 is the day of Metal Sheep in the month of Water Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It favors all careers in finances.
This day is designated as inauspicious and initiating. It is not good to begin any major undertaking today.
On an initiate day you don't want to start any new project or make a decision.
The lunar mansion is Zhang, Bow. It is a good star, but useless today.
If you were born in a year or day or Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, this is a good day for creative work.
Sheep, the sign of this day, is in harmony with Sheep, Pig, Rabbit, Snake, and Horse; neutral with Monkey, Rooster, Tiger, and Dragon; clashes with Dog and Ox; and is ambivalent with Rat.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 21, line 5.

Hexagram 21 is Heshi, Biting Through. Success. To put criminals in jail is right.

Line 5 He bites on dried meat and receives a yellow gold. Constantly wary of danger. No blame. The signs of line 5 are Sheep and Monkey. By the element of the season, they are both weak. By the element of the hexagram, Sheep signifies money, and Monkey signifies power. Sheep and Monkey are in a good relations with the signs of changing line, 1, in harmony with the sign of the day, and clash with the sign of the month. This is productive, but the Metal of Metal Sheep day puts a worm in line 5, signifying obstacles and hindrances. You have to go slowly and pay attention to details.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/12/17

2/12 is the day of Metal Horse in the month of Water Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It favors speculative professions such as trading in stocks and bonds, etc.
This day is designated as auspicious and stable. It is good for starting all major activities, including renovations, moving house, opening a business, traveling, and getting married. If used it will bring financial improvements within 60 to 120 days.
A stable day is good for all agreements or purchases that will last for a long time.
The lunar mansion is Xing, Star. This favors all but burials.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this is a good day for advancing in your career.
Horse, the sign of the day, is harmonious with Dog, Tiger, Snake, and Sheep; neutral with 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 2, line 6.

Hexagram 2 is Kun, Earth. Sublime success. The firmness of a mare is advantageous. If the superior man takes the lead he goes astray, but if he follows he finds guidance. It is good to find friends in the southwest, and to forego those in the northeast. Gentle persistence leads to good fortune.

Line 6 Contending with a true dragon results in black and yellow blood. The zodiac sign for line 6 is Rooster. By the element of the season, Rooster is weak. By the element of the hexagram, Rooster signifies one's creative and business interests. Rooster is neutral with the signs of the day and month. The Metal of Metal Horse day puts a snake in line 6. Be careful with details.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/11/17

2/11 is the day of Earth Snake in the month of Water Tiger. This is a clashing combination. It favors careers in civil service, government, and law.
This day is designated as inauspicious and balancing. Starting any major activity on this day will eventually run the risk of legal battles, loss of property and money, and of being maliciously targeted by evil people.
In a balancing day, both sides are equal. This can be very dangerous, considering.
The lunar mansion is Liu, Willow. Nothing good comes of it.
Snake, the sign of this day, is in harmony with Snake, Rooster, Ox, Horse, and Sheep; 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 32, line 3.

Hexagram 32 is Heng, Constancy. Success. No blame. It is time for perseverance and action.

Line 3 If you don't give duration to your character, you will be disgraced and humiliated. The zodiac sign for line 3 is Rooster. By the element of the season, Rooster is weak. By the element of the hexagram, Rooster signifies power. Rooster is partly in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 2 and 6, in harmony with the sign of the day, and neutral, but attacks the sign of the month. It is best to retreat to old places and values. The Earth of Earth Snake day puts a tortoise in line 3. Danger of theft.

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