Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 3/1/15

3/1 is the day of Fire Rat in the lunar month of Earth Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It brings out Implicit Talent Deity. Implicit Talent Deity favors the arts and all talent related professions.
Rat is the Star of Romance 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 to pursue a romantic interest.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon this is a good day to move forward in your career.
Rat favors Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Ox, Pig, and sometimes Rabbit and Sheep; is neutral toward Tiger, Snake, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Rabbit, Horse, and sometimes Rabbit and Sheep.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 8, line 3.

Hexagram 8 is Bi, Loyalty. Good fortune if you hold to a high standard and persist. Those who are uncertain gradually join. Those who come too late are unfortunate. This hexagram is not good for health in spring.

Line 3 cautions against dealing with the wrong people. The zodiac sign of line 3, Rabbit, clashes with the sign of the day, and is harmonious with, although weakened by the sign of the month. The Fire of Fire Rat day puts a snake in line 3. Pay attention to details.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Earth, and Water. Exercise caution.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/28/15

2/28 is the day of Wood Pig in the month of Earth Tiger. This is a partly discordant combination. It brings out Conventional Wealth Deity. Conventional Wealth Deity likes to control and manipulate people and things. It values sensory pleasures and desires fame and fortune. It promotes careers in finance, commerce, entrepreneurship, investing, and trading. The combination of Wood Pig and Earth Tiger also brings out a Star of Aggression, or Knife Blade. This star is resolute, and potentially destructive. It can become intolerant and angry. Wood Pig is highly intelligent and perceptive.
Pig is the Traveling Star for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs this is an active day, good for traveling, changing or rearranging your home or place of work, and/or making positive progress in your career.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 43, line 5.

Hexagram 43 is Kui, Resoluteness, or Decision. One must announce the matter truthfully in court. Danger. It is time to advance.

Line 5 says that in weeding out your own errors and weaknesses, strong resolution is necessary. Follow the middle course. The zodiac sign for line 5, Rooster, is in partial harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Wood of Wood Pig day puts a tiger in line 5. Pursue your aim without hesitation.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Metal. It is highly productive. Success is attainable.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/27/15

2/27 is the day of Wood Dog in the month of Earth Tiger. This is a partially discordant combination. It brings out Unconventional Wealth Deity. Unconventional Wealth Deity favors having variable financial sources, it apt at financial management, tactful, generous, sociable, and flexible. It favors speculative professions involving such as stocks and trading.
Wood Dog is optimistic and generous, even to a fault. It can run into troubles in personal relationships, however.
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 work.
Dog favors Dog, Tiger, Horse, Rabbit, Monkey, and sometimes Rooster; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, and Snake; and clashes with Ox, Dragon, Sheep, and sometimes Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen calculation, is number 3, line 2.

Hexagram 3 is Tun, Difficulty in the Beginning. Tun leads to success. It is good to persist, but if difficulties are too great, wait and get help. This hexagram is good in the spring.

Line 2 If you are encountering difficulties it is good to wait for conditions to improve naturally. The zodiac sign for line 2, Tiger is in harmony with the signs for changing line 5, and with the signs for the day and month. The Wood of Wood Dog day puts a raven in line 2. If you are working with, or are in a cooperative relationship with someone in whatever capacity, while all is moving forward positively, you may have differences of opinion. Treat these differences tolerantly. Refrain from getting into a quarrel.

The elements of this hexagram are Water, Wood, and Water. Wood is nourished from all directions. Take advantage of your resources for growth and gains.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/26/15

2/26 is the day of Water Rooster in the month of Earth Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It brings out Proper Authority Deity. Proper Authority Deity encourages trustworthiness, discipline, forthrightness, and restraint. It favors civil and government services, and administrative, managerial, and legal professions. Proper Authority Deity also tends to cause stress, inconveniences, and, at worst, danger of harm and injury. It calls for carefulness.
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 favorable day for romantic relationships.
If you were born in a year or day of Snake, Rooster, or Ox this is a good day for moving forward positively in your career.
Rooster favors Ox, Snake, Monkey, Dragon, and sometimes Dog; is neutral toward 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 10, line 5.

Hexagram 10 is Lu, Treading. One treads on the tail of the tiger, and it does not bite. Success. This hexagram is bad in spring.

Line 5 Advance resolutely only when the time is right. The zodiac sign for line 5, Monkey, is in partial harmony with the signs of changing lines 2 and 6, is in harmony with the sign for the day, and clashes with the sign for the month. The Water of Water Rooster day puts a snake in line 5. If you pursue your goal, heedless of hidden danger, you may have unexpected trouble. Gain could come at a loss. If you are in a fight it could be a Pyrrhic victory. Proceed with caution.

The elements of this hexagram are Earth, Metal, and Metal. The power of gold is strong. Success is possible.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/25/15

2/25 is the day of Water Monkey in the month of Earth Tiger. This is a discordant combination. It brings out Imposing Authority Deity. Imposing Authority Deity favors those who are authoritarian, aspiring, vigorous, alert, firm, and who like to lead. It also favors adventurous, risky professions, and especially the military.
Water Monkey is highly intelligent, and can take advantage of difficult situations. It is also lucky and prosperous.
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, rearranging your home or work place, and making good progress in your career.
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, using the King Wen calculation, is number 44, line 1.

Hexagram 44 is Gou, Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. It is not lucky to marry. This hexagram is bad in spring.

Line 1 advises nipping evil in the bud. If someone or something bad is trying to enter your life, get away from it immediately. The zodiac sign of line 1, Ox, is in partial harmony with the signs of changing lines 2 and 4, and is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Water of Water Monkey day puts a tortoise in line 1. Stay focused and keep your intentions private.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Wood, and Metal. In the midst of difficulties and oppression help comes.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/24/15

2/24 is the day of Metal Sheep in the month of Earth Tiger. This is a harmonious combination. It brings out Primary Resources Deity. Primary Resources Deity favors benevolence, giving, caring, accomodating, endurance in difficulties, patience, and peacefulness. It also favors professions such as teaching, medicine, metaphysics, and the arts. The combination of Metal Sheep and Earth Tiger is also good for building up money. Metal Sheep, however, can cause trouble in personal relationships; it is very sensitive.
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 making progress in creative, inventive, or artistic work.
Sheep favors Sheep, Pig, Rabbit, Horse, Snake, and sometimes Rat; is neutral toward Monkey, Rooster, Tiger, and Dragon; and clashes with Ox, Dog, and sometimes Rat.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using King Wen's method, is number 46, line 4.

Hexagram 46 is Sheng, Ascending, or Rising. Sheng has greatest success. It furthers to see influential people. Advancing to the south brings good luck. The south means the zenith, summertime, noontime, the height. This hexagram is good in spring. We are in Chinese spring season.

Line 4 The king sacrifices on mount Chi. Good fortune. Correct progress brings rewards. The zodiac sign for line 4, Ox, clashes with the sign for the day, and is neutral with the sign for the month. The Metal of Metal Sheep day puts a raven in line 4. Show humility; avoid quarreling.

The elements of this hexagram are Wood, Wood, and Earth. Do not make presumptions and take on more than you can handle. Let others carry their own burdens. They are not for you to carry.

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Daily Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/23/15

2/23 is the day of Metal Horse in the month of Earth Tiger. This is a completely harmonious combination. It brings out the Deity of Secondary Resources. This one loves occult research, metaphysics, astrology, psychic arts, magic and literary arts. Metal Horse also favors love and pleasure.
Horse is the Star of Romance 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 romantic affairs.
If you were born in a year or day of Tiger, Horse, or Dog this is a good day to move forward in work.
Horse favors Dog, Tiger, Sheep, and Snake; 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 calculation, is number 12, line 3.

Hexagram 23 is Bi, Negativity. Petty minded people can get the upper hand. It does not further a good person to insist on getting his way. The great leaves, the small approaches. This points to the need to avoid pettiness and pretense.

Line 3 says that if you try to achieve something beyond your capacity or ability you will regret it. Don't bite off more than you can chew. The zodiac sign for line 3, Rabbit, is in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 1 and 6, and neutral with the signs for the day and month. The Metal of Metal Horse day puts a dragon in line 3. Seek moderation.

The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Metal. Allow good spirits to guide you.

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