Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/8/17

8/8 is the day of Fire Rabbit in the month of Earth Monkey. This is a harmonious combination.  It favors businesses in finance.
This day is designated as excellent and dangerous. It is good for major undertakings like renovation, building, moving house, opening a business, travel, and marriage.
A danger day is good for religious worship, and all fengshui operations.
The lunar mansion is Wei, Tail. This is good for fengshui and all things. This is a very good day.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this day favors romance.
If you were born in a year or day of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, this day is good for your work.
Rabbit, the sign of the day, is in harmony with Rabbit, Sheep, Pig, Tiger, and Dog; neutral with Snake, Horse, Monkey, and Ox; clashes with Rooster and Rat; and is ambivalent with Dragon.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 20, line 4.

Hexagram 20 is Guan, Contemplation. The ablution has been made but not the sacrifice. People look up to him reverentially.

Line 4 Having a broad view is beneficial. The zodiac sign of line 4 is Sheep. By the element of the day, Sheep is getting weak. By the element of the day, Sheep signifies support. In general the signs of changing lines, 1, 2, and 3 are harmonious with Sheep. Sheep is in harmony with the sign of the day, and neutral with the sign of the month. The sequence of elements advises against being nostalgic. The Fire of Fire Sheep day puts a tiger in line 4. Attack with force. Get things done.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/7/17

8/7 marks the first day of autumn, in the Chinese calendar. It is a full moon, and the day of a lunar eclipse. Shar, or destructive Qi, is now found in the southeast, south, and southwest. Digging, planting, construction, and disturbing the ground in those areas is best avoided for the next few days. The element of the season of autumn changes to Metal.
It is believed that spirits of the dead come out this day, and that it is especially dangerous especially for children. Accidents and mishaps can happen. To calm the spirits, people made them offerings of food this day.

This is the day of Fire Tiger in the month of Earth Monkey. It is a harmonious combination, and favors speculation.
This day is designated as inauspicious and destructive. This is a bad day for all major activities. It can attract legal issues and loss of money.
A destruction day is good for demolition.
The lunar mansion is Xin, the Heart. This is a negative asterism.
Tiger, the sign of the day, is in harmony with Tiger, Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon, and Pig; neutral with Sheep, Rooster, Rat, and Ox; and clashes with Snake and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for the day, using the King Wen method, is number 9, line 1.

Hexagram 9 is Xiaoxu, Small Saving. Heavy clouds, but no rain.

Line 1 Return to the way. No blame. Good luck. The zodiac sign for line 1 is Rat. By the element of the season, Rat is strong. By the element of the hexagram, Rat signifies support. Rat is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 5, and in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The sequence of elements says holding virtue brings success. The Fire of Fire Tiger day puts a raven in line 1. Avoid quarrels.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/6/17

8/6 is the day of Wood Ox in the month of Fire Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors financial speculation.
This day is designated as inauspicious and destructive. It is bad for all major activities.
A destruction day is good for demolitions and for having something surgically removed.
The lunar mansion is Fang, House. This is not good for financial investments, or for visiting the tailor to get a new suit of clothes.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this day is good for creative work.
Ox, the sign for this day, is in harmony with Ox, Snake, Rooster, Rat, and Pig; neutral with Tiger. Rabbit, Dragon, and Monkey; and clashes with Horse, Sheep, and Dog.
The I Ching hexagram, using the King Wen method, is number 33, line 2.  

Hexagram 33 is Tun, Withdrawing. Persistence in small matters is advantageous.

Line 2 He holds fast to thongs of yellow oxhide which cannot be parted. The zodiac sign for line 2 is Horse. By the element of the season, Horse is strong. By the element of the hexagram, Horse signifies power. Horse 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 sequence of elements advises to harmonize with the times. The Wood of Wood Ox day puts a raven in line 2. Avoid quarreling.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/5/17

8/5 is the day of Wood Rat in the month of Fire Sheep. This is a harmonious combination. It favors financial careers.
This day is designated as fair and initiating. Because Metal Qi is dead and the Five Elements are without strength, this day, even though it is fair, is not good for any major activity.
An initiate day is good for starting something.
The lunar mansion is Di, Foundation. This is a negative asterism, except for public activities.
If you were born in a year or day of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon; this is a good day for work.
Rat, the sign of the day, is in harmony with Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Pig, and Ox; neutral with Tiger, Snake, Rooster, and Dog; clashes with Rabbit and Horse; and is ambivalent with Sheep.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 12, line 3.

Hexagram 12 is Bi, Stand Still. Lack of understanding between high and low. The great departs. The small approaches.

Line 3 He endures shame. Expanding without qualifications is not good. The zodiac signs for line 3 are Rabbit and Rooster. They clash. By the element of the season, Rabbit is weak, Rooster is strong. By the element of the hexagram, Rabbit signifies money, Rooster signifies one's colleagues or friends. Rabbit clashes with the sign of the day, and is in harmony with the sign of the month. Rooster is neutral with the signs of the day and month. The sequence of elements show relationships reversed. Rethink. The Wood of Wood Rat day puts an Earth Worm in line 3. There is an obstacle.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/4/17

8/4 is the day of Water Pig in the month of Fire Sheep. This is a clashing combination. It favors dangerous careers, such as the military, the police, and the fire department.
This day is designated as inauspicious and stable. It is a Six Exhaustion Day, possessing no Qi, bad for any major activity.
A stable day is good for undertakings that you want to last a long time. Because of the nature of the day, it's not good; you could invite long lasting misfortune.
The lunar mansion is Kang, Neck. This is an unfavorable asterism, bringing negative outcomes to major undertakings, and loss of wealth.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this could be a busy day, good to get organized.
Pig, the sign of the day, is in harmony with Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Ox, and Rat; neutral with Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Snake, Monkey, and Pig.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 15, line 5.

Hexagram 15 is Qian, Modesty. The superior man successfully carries matters through to completion.

Line 6 Modest dealings with neighbors. Everything contributes to success. The zodiac sign of line 5 is Pig. By the element of the season, Pig is weak. By the element of the hexagram, Pig signifies business interests. Pig clashes with the sign of the day, and is in harmony with the sign of the month. The sequence of elements points to great efforts to gain rewards. The Water of Water Pig day puts a snake in line 5. Pay great attention to small details.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/3/17

8/3 is the day of Water Dog in the month of Fire Sheep. This is a clashing combination. It favors government employees.
This day is designated as inauspicious and balancing. It is bad for all major activities.
A balance day is good when all sides in an agreement are equal.
The lunar mansion is Jiao, Horn. This is a good asterism. It promises increased wealth, but only through minor activities.
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, Monkey, and Rabbit; 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 57, line 6.

Hexagram 57 is Sun, the Wind. Small efforts achieve success. It is advantageous to have firm goals and to see the superior man.

Line 6 Be strongly decisive. The zodiac signs for line 6 are Rabbit and Rat. By the element of the season, neither are strong. By the element of the hexagram Rabbit signifies colleagues, or "friends" and Rat signifies support. Rabbit is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. Rat is neutral with the sign of the day and ambivalent with the sign of the month. The sequence of elements say there is an impasse, be cautious. The Water of Water Dog day puts a tiger in line 6. Look out. You may have a treacherous friend.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 8/2/17

8/2 is the day of Metal Rooster in the month of Fire Sheep. This is a clashing combination. It favors metaphysical research, working behind the scenes, psychic reading, and so on.
This day is designated as auspicious and full. Sky Happiness and Heavenly Fortune stars smile on this day. It is good for all major positive activities.
A full day is good for everything that you want in full measure.
The lunar mansion is Zhen, Carriage. This is especially good for making investments, and seeking approval. It is not good for traveling north.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, this is a good day for romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day for your work.
Rooster, the sign of this day, is in harmony with Ox, Snake, Monkey, and Dragon; neutral with Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; clashes with Rabbit and Rooster; and is ambivalent with Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 54, line 3.

Hexagram 54 is Guimei, The Marrying Maiden. Caution. Trying to force your way is disadvantageous.

Line 3 Beware of obtaining things by improper methods. The zodiac sign for line 3 is Ox. By the element of the season, Ox is weak. By the element of the hexagram, Ox signifies support. Ox is in harmony with the sign of the day, and clashes with the sign of the month. The sequence of elements points to profits ahead. The Metal of Metal Rooster day puts a dragon in line 3. This is an auspicious sign. It is good to take action.

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