Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 2/1/16

2/1 is the day of Water Ox in the month of Earth Ox. This is a partly discordant combination. It favors decisiveness.
Ox is the Star of Art 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 creative thinking and work.
Ox favors Ox, Snake, Rooster, Rat, and Pig; is neutral toward Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, and Monkey; and clashes with Horse, Sheep, and Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 22, line 1.

Hexagram 22 is Pen, Grace. It favors paying attention to small details.

Line 1 Gives grace to his toes. He leaves his carriage and travels on foot. This is unassuming simplicity. The zodiac sign of line 1, Rabbit, is void. It is not strong by the season, and, by the hexagram, is laid back and reserved. Money could come effortlessly. Rabbit is neutral toward the signs of changing line, 3, and the signs of the day and month. The Water of Water Ox day puts a tortoise in line 1. It is inward and secretive. Distractions are unwelcome.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 1/31/16

1/31 is the day of Water Rat in the month of Earth Ox. This is a partly discordant combination. While it favors those who are forthright, disciplined,  and trustworthy, it warns against intolerance and anger.
Rat is the Commanding Star 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 to take charge and move forward with your career.
If you were born in a year or day of Pig, Rabbit, or Sheep, this is a good day for romance.
Rat favors Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Ox, and Pig; is neutral toward Tiger, Snake, Rooster, and Dog; Clashes with Rabbit, and Horse; and is ambivalent toward Sheep.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 47, line 1.

Hexagram 47 is Kun, Oppression. Perseverance brings success. The superior person has luck. No blame. When you have something to say, it is not believed.

Line 1 advises against feeling despondent. The zodiac sign of line 1, Tiger, is empty. It is weak by the season, and, by the hexagram, does not favor money. Tiger is indifferent about the signs of changing line, 2, and the signs of the day and month. It is inactive. The Water of Water Rat day puts a tortoise in line 1. This favors going inward and thinking deeply, keeping secret, and guarding what you have. It is a good day to keep quiet.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 1/30/16

1/30 is the day of Metal Pig in the month of Earth Ox. This is a harmonious combination, favorable for the pursuit of alternative knowledge, and for people who work as teachers, psychics, mediums, astrologers, scholars, doctors, researchers, writers, and in professions of a solitary nature.
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 a good day to make effective changes in your work, reorganize your space, and travel.
Pig favors Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Rat, and Ox; is neutral toward 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 16, line 1.

Hexagram 16 is Yu, Enthusiasm. It is time to get helpers, and set armies marching. This hexagram is bad in winter; it may be difficult to get agreement.

Line 1 advises not talking too much about what you are going to do, but acting. The zodiac sign of line 1, Sheep, is weak by the season, and, by the hexagram, represents money. Sheep is in harmony with the sign of the day, and is in an ambivalent relation to the sign of the day, suggesting a flirtation. Danger; it could lead to conflict. The Metal of Metal Pig day puts a tiger in line 1. If you are sure, act without hesitation. If you get side tracked, or distracted, you could get taken by surprise, and end up with bad luck. Success depends on being focused and alert. Avoid fights.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading for 1/29/16

1/29 is the day of Metal Dog in the month of Earth Ox. This is a partly harmonious combination. It favors those who are giving, caring, accommodating, and inclined to philosophy and religion. It give good fortune and luck.
Dog is the Star of Art 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, and Monkey; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, and Snake; clashes with Ox, Dragon, and Sheep; and is ambivalent toward Rooster.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 10, line 5.

Hexagram 10 is Lu, Treading. One steps on the tiger's tail. It does not bite. Success. Danger. This hexagram is good in winter.

Line 5 Proceed resolutely and aware of the danger. The zodiac sign of line 5, Monkey, is strong by the season, and, by the hexagram, represents one's creative, or business aims. Monkey clashes with the signs of changing line, 1, but is in harmony with the signs of the day and month. The Metal of Metal Dog day puts a worm in line 5. Progress is hindered.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 1/28/16

1/28 is the day of Earth Rooster in the month of Earth Ox. This is a harmonious combination. It brings out Amiable deity, favoring those who are self-confident, decisive, strong willed, firm undemanding, and calm. It favors those who engage in independent professions.
Rooster is the Commanding Star 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 to take initiative make headway in your career.
If you were born in a year or day of Monkey, Rat, or Dragon, this is a good day for romance.
Rooster favors Ox, Snake, Dragon, and Monkey; is neutral toward Pig, Rat, Tiger, Horse, and Sheep; clashes with Rooster and Rabbit; and is ambivalent toward Dog.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 34, line 4.

Hexagram 34 is Dazhuang, Great Power. It is time to persevere. This hexagram is evil in winter.

Line 4 advises not to force matters. The zodiac sign of line 4, Horse, is weak by the season, and, by the hexagram, indicates your resources, or what supports you: your reserves of energy, your home, nourishment, education, and so on. Support is not so strong here. Horse is mostly in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 2 and 6, but is neutral toward the sign of the day, and clashes with the sign of the month. It can get exhausted and run down. Take care of your health. The Earth of Earth Rooster day puts a dragon in line 4, however. This encourages you to use your resources intelligently and positively, and not let yourself get exhausted.

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Chinese astrological I /Ching reading for 1/27/16

1/27 is the day of Earth Monkey in the month of Earth Ox. This is a harmonious combination. It favors those who are independent and competitive.
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 a good day to make changes in your work, rearrange your space, and travel.
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 method, is number 18, line 3.

Hexagram 18 is Gu, Decay. Success is possible. It is time to cross the great water. Before your begin, wait three days, and after you start give it another three days. Be careful if making reforms. This hexagram is very bad in winter.

Line 3 Be patient and use moderation if correcting anyone's mistakes, or a bad reaction can happen. The zodiac signs for line 3, Rooster and Horse, are very friendly together. They are weak by the season, suggesting an easy going attitude. By the hexagram, Rooster and Horse represent your business interests and ability to stand up to challenges. Rooster and Horse are in good relations with the signs of the day and month, suggesting that, in spite of their weakness, everything can move along agreeably. But, the Earth of Earth Monkey day puts a tiger in line 3, suggesting that not everybody is easy, and sudden trouble can happen, or somebody who is angry can take you by surprise.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading for Year of Fire Monkey

Chinese lunar new year comes on February 8. This year it is Fire Monkey. It is the 32nd year in the 60 year cycle. Every 12 years is a Monkey year, each with a different element, 2004 being Wood Monkey year, and 2028 being Earth Monkey year.
The signs for the beginning of the new year are as follows. The year is Fire Monkey; the first month is Metal Tiger; the first day is Metal Monkey; and the 11th hour, the time of the new moon in China, is Fire Pig.
The chart brings out Imposing Authority deity, meaning that heroic forces for good and evil are active in the world this year. The nature of Imposing Authority breaks down barriers, is adventurous, takes big risks, takes the lead, and is war-like. It points to risky and unstable economic conditions, violence, and technological breakthroughs.
The chart contains several clashes, and a sharp split down the middle, showing a lot of strife, and anticipated, but surprisingly dramatic shifts in power into the second half of the year.

An I Ching hexagram was derived from the year, month, day, and hour, these being the 32nd year, 1st month, 1st day, and 11th hour, respectively. The calculations give us Hexagram 28, line 3.

Hexagram 28 is Daguo, Great Preponderance. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Action must follow. Pressure is mounting, The force is reaching the turning point. This hexagram is good in spring, bad in fall.

Line 3 The ridgepole sags to the turning point. Bad luck. Matters have gone too far. If those who work evil push ahead heedlessly, it will collapse on them. The zodiac sign of line 3, Rooster, is weak by the season, and, by the hexagram represents Imposing Authority; it suggests vain posturing. Imposing Authority shows up in both the astrological chart for the new year, and in the I Ching hexagram derived from it. It is a great sign. Rooster is further weakened by the signs of the day and month. It loses strength. Time to take courage and act. This is not a time to lay back. The Metal of Metal Monkey day puts a dragon in line 3, confirming that it is a good time to act. There is a fight brewing in the world. Heroic actions will be taken. Power is coming to a turning point. There is something decisive about this year.

More complete Chinese astrological predictions for the new year will follow in the coming two weeks.

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