Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 1/1/15

Happy New Year. May it bring us good luck.
1/1/15 is the day of Fire Ox in the month of Fire Rat. This combination is harmonious and has a competitive spirit. It favors those who courageously stand up to challenges and take the lead.
Ox is the Star of Arts 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 you if you are engaged in artistic, or otherwise creative activity.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Rabbit, or Dragon this is a good day to enjoy solitude.
Ox gets along well with Ox, Snake, Rooster, Rat, and Pig; neutrally with Tiger, Rabbit, Monkey, and Dragon; and problematically with Horse, Sheep, and Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 32, line 3.

Hexagram 32 is Heng, Duration, or Constancy. Success. No blame. It is a good time to persevere and take action. This is good for lovers and married couples, but cautions against allowing for discord with in-laws.

Line 3 warns against vacillating and being inconsistent. The zodiac sign of line 3, Rooster, is in harmony with the sign for the day and the sign for the month. The Fire of Fire Ox day puts a snake in line 3. There is charm in concealment.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Wood. The power of growth is strong. Friends come from all directions.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 12/31/14

12/31 is the day of Fire Rat in the month of Fire Rat. The combination is dynamic. It favors those who are independent and hard working. The double Fire Rat both encourages romance, especially for those born in years or days of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, and brings up potential trouble in relationships, especially in marriage or with in-laws.
Rat is the Commanding Star for Monkey, Rat, and Dragon. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three, this is a good day to take the initiative to pursue your aim.
Rat gets along well with Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Pig, Ox, and sometimes Sheep; neutrally with Tiger, Snake, Rooster, and Dog; and problematically with Rabbit, Horse, and sometimes Sheep.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 25, line 4.

Hexagram 25 is Wuwang, Innocence. Supreme success. It is good to persevere. But if you are not as you should be, you will have bad luck, and nothing will help.

Line 4 advises doing only what is right. The zodiac sign for line 4, Horse, is in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 2, 3, and 5, and clashes with the sign for the day and month. The Fire of Fire Rat day puts a tiger in line 4. If you go forward in this you better be sure of yourself, that you are right, because the challenge is great, and the tiger is ferocious.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Metal. Strength is limited.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 12/30/14

12/30 is the day of Wood Pig in the month of Fire Rat. This is a harmonious combination. It favors those who are resourceful. It favors research, psychic work, and secret investigation. Wood Pig is highly intelligent. It guards against negative forces, and brings help if needed. The combination of Pig with Rat brings out Heaven Medicine Star. It is a good sign if you are well and strong, but not good if you are ill or weak. It advises you to be careful with your health.
Pig is Traveling Star for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs this can be a busy day. It favors traveling, fixing up your home or place of work, and making progress in your career. Be careful of getting into confusions, however.
Pig gets along well with Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Rat, and Ox; Neutrally with Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and problematically with Pig, Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 39, line 4.

Hexagram 39 is Chien, Obstacle. It furthers to join friends. See an expert. Perseverance brings good fortune. Watch your health today.

Line 4 advises to reconcile where needed. It is not good to try to force your way. The zodiac signs of line 4, Monkey and Rooster, are in harmony with one another, in harmony with the signs of changing lines 5 and 6, in partial harmony with the sign for the day, and in harmony with the sign for the month. The Wood of Wood Pig day puts a snake in line 4. While progress appears to be smooth something is being hidden. Be careful.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Water. The elements are in confusion. If you are confused, step back and clear your mind.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 12/29/14

12/29 is the day of Wood Dog in the month of Fire Rat. This is a harmonious combination. It favors those who are resourceful and creative.
Wood Dog promotes planning, and building up money reserves. It is also a Red Light Star, meaning, it makes trouble in romantic affairs.
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 for enjoying solitude.
Dog gets along well with Dog, Tiger, Horse, Rabbit, Monkey, and sometimes Rooster; neutrally with Pig, Rat, and Snake; and problematically with Ox, Dragon, Sheep, and sometimes Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 51, line 6.

Hexagram 51 is Zhen, Thunder. It symbolizes what is heard, but not seen. Success. Thunder startles. It terrifies all for a hundred miles around. People laugh. He does not drop the sacrificial spoon and chalice.

Line 6 advises not to overdo anything. If conditions are bad, take no action today. Wait. The zodiac sign of line 6, Dog, is in harmony with the signs of changing lines 1 and 5, and with the signs of the day and month. The Wood of Wood Dog day puts a tortoise in line 6. It favors being on guard for the time being.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Wood. Wood is strong. Help is coming from all directions.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 12/28/14

12/28 is the day of Water Rooster in the month of Fire Rat. This is a discordant combination. It favors those who are friendly and act independently. It brings out the Star of Prosperity. While it is generally good, it is especially good for people born in the year, month, day, or hour of Rat.
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 you romantic relationship.
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 initiative and move forward in your line of interest.
Rooster gets along well with Ox, Snake, Monkey, Dragon, and sometimes Dog; neutrally with Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; and problematically with Rooster, Rabbit, and sometimes Dog.
The I Ching hexagram of this day, using the King Wen method, is number 1, line 6.

Hexagram 1 is Qian, Heaven, or The Creative. Heaven embraces all. It brings sublime success. Success comes through persistence.

Line 6 warns against becoming arrogant and going to extremes. The Zodiac sign of line 6, Dog, is in harmony with the signs of changing line 1, in conflict with the sign of the day, and neutral to the sign of the month. The Water of Water Rooster day puts a tiger in line 6. While there is something to be gained, forcing the matter can cause injury. The tiger is fierce.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Metal, and Metal.  Metal is strong. It is cutting edge, beauty, elegance, decorum, and maintenance of boundaries. Success.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 12/27/14

12/27 is the day of Water Monkey in the month of Fire Rat. This is a discordant, tricky combination that can set up a chain of causes and conditions resulting in trouble. It favors those who are competitive.
Water Monkey with Fire Rat brings out the Knife Blade star. The Knife Blade character is eccentric, irritable, and reactive, and will cause rifts and fights. Water Monkey and Fire Rat also bring out the Star of Kindness to help modify the aggression, and bring help if needed.
Monkey is the Traveling Star for Tiger, Horse, and Dog. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is an active day, good for traveling, fixing up the house or work place, and making positive moves in your career.
12/27, 12/28, and 12/29 are not good days for people born in years of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep for attending important meetings or events. While it is good for you to be on the lookout for opportunities these days, beware of people trying to take unfair advantage of you.
If you were born in a year of Snake, Rooster, or Ox this is a good day for making plans, but a bad day for getting into a dispute.
Monkey gets along well with Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, and Dog; neutrally with Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Sheep; and poorly with Pig, Tiger, and Snake.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 59, line 5.

Hexagram 59 is Huan, Dispersion. Wind sweeps things away. Dispersion brings success. Boats sail. Time to cross the great water. The king approaches his temple. Time to persevere. This hexagram is good for winter.

Line 5 says it is good to make adjustments, and to let go of whatever is hampering you. The zodiac signs for line 5, Snake and Rat, are in a discordant relation with one another, a partially harmonious relation with the signs of changing lines 1 and 2, a discordant relation with the sign of the day, and a partially discordant relation with the sign for the month. The Water of Water Monkey day puts a snake in line 5. Proceed cautiously and pay attention to details. There may be something strange hidden. Be very careful if signing papers.

The elements of this hexagram are Fire, Water, and Wood. Wood is nourished. Eventual progress.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 12/26/14

12/26 is the day of Metal Sheep in the month of Fire Rat. This is a discordant and tricky combination that can precipitate unexpected changes and reversals, not necessarily unlucky. It favors those with creative, artistic talent.
Metal Sheep is a Red Light Star. It can cause trouble in romantic relationships. But, the combination of Metal Sheep with Fire Rat can take advantage of trouble, resolve difficulties, and bring good luck.
Sheep is the Star of Arts 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 creative work. Take advantage of it.
Sheep gets along well with Sheep, Pig, Rabbit, Horse, Snake, and sometimes Rat; neutrally with Monkey, Rooster, Tiger, and Dragon; and with difficulty with Dog, Ox, and sometimes Rat.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 32, line 3.

Hexagram 32 is Heng, Constancy. The perpetual changing of elements generates all things. Success. No blame. It is good to persevere and to take action.

Line 3 advises against vacillating. The zodiac signs of line 3, Rooster and Rabbit, clash with one another, but are in harmony with the signs of changing line 2. They are in harmony with the sign for the day, but clash with the sign for the month. The energy is complicated. The Metal of Metal Sheep day puts a dragon in line 3. Despite difficulties, act positively. Meet your challenge.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Wood. The power of wood is strong. Grow and build. Help comes from many directions.

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