Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 10/1/14

10/1 is the day of Wood Snake in the month of Wood Dog. This is a fairly harmonious combination that favors independence and focuses on finances.
Snake is in harmony with Snake, Rooster, Ox, Horse, Rabbit, Sheep, Dragon, and Dog, and is in discord with Pig, Monkey, Tiger, and Rat.
If you were born in the year or day of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, this is a good day for traveling, rearranging your house, or taking a positive step forward in your career.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 39, line 4.

Hexagram 39 is Obstruction. The southwest is favored over northeast. Southwest is retreat; northeast is advance. If confronted with obstacles, step back, pause, review the entire situation, and make necessary corrections. Perseverance brings good fortune.

Line 4 advises bringing divergent elements together. The zodiac signs of line 4, Monkey and Horse are in discord with one another. It suggests inner conflict and the need to face a challenge in yourself. Wood Snake puts a snake in line 4. It points to something hidden in this. The zodiac signs of line 4 are partially in harmony with the signs of changing lines 3 and 5, and in partial harmony with the sign of this day, Snake, and in complete harmony with the sign of the month, Dog. This means that if you are dealing with obstacles, sort them out carefully. You will then be able to move forward successfully. Pay attention to details.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Water. The elements are in confusion. Meditate.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 9/30/14

9/30 is the day of Wood Dragon in the month of Wood Dog. This is a dynamic, tense, and potentially violent combination. It focuses strongly on money, and supports independence and acquisitiveness. Beware of greed and intolerance, however.
Dragon is in harmony with Monkey, Rat, Rooster, Sheep, Snake, Horse, Ox, and Pig. and in discord with Dragon, Dog, Rabbit, and Tiger.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon this is a good day for creative, or artistic work.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 41, line 3.

Hexagram 41 is Decrease. Decrease brings good fortune if there is sincerity. Let go of anger and control your desires. Action is advantageous if you are firm, and correct in your aim.

Line 3 advises against ostentation and boasting, as that attracts envy and danger of theft. The zodiac sign of line 3 is in harmony with the signs of changing line 1, and with the signs for the day and month, Dragon and Dog. At the same time, the Wood of Wood Dragon puts a worm in line three. This says that, with due caution, action is strongly supported.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Earth. Gold is in the earth. Profits lie ahead.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 9/29/14

9/29 is the day of Water Rabbit in the month of Wood Dog. Water Rabbit is an Academic Nobleman Star combination. It is intelligent and gentle, it favors achievements in studies, is fond of new knowledge, is desirous of self-improvement, and is able to turn adversity to advantage. If you were born in the year or day of Water Rabbit, this is a good day for you.
Water Rabbit with Wood Dog is a harmonious combination, and favors creative activity.
If you were born in the year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog, this is a good day for romance.
If you were born in the year or day of Pig, Sheep, or Rabbit, this is a good day for independent, entrepreneurial activity, and for taking a step forward in your career.
Rabbit is in harmony with Rabbit, Sheep, Pig, Dog, Tiger, Snake, and Horse, and is in varying degrees of discord with Rat, Rooster, Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 61, line 4.

Hexagram 61 is Inner Truth, or Sincerity.  Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It is advantageous to cross the great water and to be firm and correct.

Line 4 advises being sincere and advancing steadfastly. The zodiac sign of line 4, Sheep, is in partial harmony with the signs of changing lines 3 and 6, is in harmony with the sign for the day, Rabbit, and is in discord with the sign for the month, Dog. Do not procrastinate. Make hay while the sun still shines.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Wood. Gold from the earth is crated in wood boxes.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 9/28/14

9/28 is the day of Water Tiger in the month of Wood Dog. Water Tiger is called an Academic Nobleman Star. Its nature is intelligent and gentle. It promotes great achievements in studies, is fond of new knowledge, is desirous of self-improvement, and is able to turn adverse situations into favorable ones. This is a good day especially for people born in the year or day of Tiger.
The combination of Water Tiger with Wood Dog is harmonious, and favors perseverance in creative work.
Tiger is in harmony with Tiger, Horse, Dog, Pig, Rat, Rabbit, Dragon, and Sheep, and is in varying degrees of discord with Snake, Monkey, Rooster, and Ox.
If you were born in the year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon this is a good day for rearranging your home, moving house, traveling, or making changes in your work.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 53, line 3.

Hexagram 53 is Gradual Development. Small things accumulate to become large. Good luck. It is good to persevere.

Line 3 advises to learn from past mistakes and not to lose faith. The zodiac sign of line 3, Monkey, is in strong harmony with the signs of changing line 4. Monkey is in conflict with the sign for the day, Tiger, but is in harmony with the sign for the month, Dog. Earlier difficulties give way to ease. The outcome will be positive.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Earth, and Wood. The earth bears up trees. It is good to be industrious.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 9/27/14

9/27 is the day of Metal Ox in the month of Wood Dog. This is a very discordant combination that tells you to tend to your plans and your health, and stay focused on practical matters.
Ox is in harmony with Ox, Snake, Rooster, Rat, neutral with Rabbit, Dragon, Monkey, and Pig, and in varying degrees of discord with Tiger, Sheep, Horse, and Dog.
If you were born in the year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, you are favored this day; Ox is the Star of Arts for you.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 38, line 4.

Hexagram 38 is Opposition. There is good fortune in small matters. If people are in dispute, tend to the small things that all can agree on.

Line 4 advises service. Tend to responsibilities and stay out of conflict. The zodiac sign of line 4, Rooster, is in harmony with the signs of changing line 5, and with the sign of the day, Ox, but is in discord with the sign of the month, Dog. Take care of what is right in front of you. The Metal of Metal Ox puts a raven in line 4. There exists the potential for quarrel and conflict.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Fire. Earth produces Metal. Metal resists Fire. Wealth is attained through right action.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 9/26/14

9/26 is the day of Metal Rat in the month of Wood Dog. If there is something you need to drop this is a good day to do it. Metal Rat with Wood Dog is a dynamic, and discordant combination that favors being decisive and resolute, yet tactful, and resourceful.
Rat is in harmony with Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Ox, Tiger, Rooster, and Pig, and is in varying degrees of discord with Rabbit, Horse, Sheep, Snake, and Dog.
For people born in the year or day of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep this is a favorable day for romance.
For people born in the year or day of Rat, Dragon, or Monkey this is a favorable day for acting independently, and taking positive steps forward in entrepreneurial, and other professional interests.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 43, line 5.

Hexagram 43 is Resoluteness, or Decision.  You must resolutely make things known, to announce things truthfully. Danger. It is advantageous to go forward.

Line 5 advises thoroughly uprooting and eliminating rid of adverse influences. The zodiac sign of line 5, Rooster, is supported by the signs of changing line 3, is in harmony with the sign of the day, Rat, and in discord with the sign of the month, Dog. This means act now, not later. Don't procrastinate.  The Metal of Metal Rat puts a worm in line 5 warning of obstacles and hindrances that may develop. If you have legal dealings it is in your best interest to act in a timely manner.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Metal. Success is now attainable. It is time to act.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 9/25/14

9/25 is the day of Earth Pig in the month of Wood Dog. This is a discordant combination that favors self-discipline and independent, creative activity. Earth Pig day is good for a new start.
Pig is in harmony with Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Rat, Rooster, neutral with Ox, and Dragon, and has varying degrees of discord with Pig, Snake, Monkey, Horse, and Dog.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox, this is a good day for traveling, rearranging your home, moving house, or taking a positive step forward at work, as Pig is the Traveling Horse Star for your birth sign.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 11, line 3.

Hexagram 11 is Peace. The small goes, the great comes. A seed produces a tree. With a small investment a large profit can be be made. This hexagram is not too good in the fall. Effort must be made.

Line 3 says the law of change is always active. If a new step is not taken, misfortune will come. The zodiac sign of line three, Dragon, is in harmony with the signs of changing line 4, it is neutral with the sign of the day, Pig, and opposes the sign of the month, Dog. The Earth of Earth Pig puts a tortoise in line 3. Play your cards close to the chest and take a calculated risk. Do not underestimate the opposition. Be willing to fight for what you want.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Earth. There is gold in the earth. Look forward toward profits.

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