Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 6/1/16

6/1 is the day of Wood Tiger in the month of Water Snake. This is a partly harmonious combination. It favors creative work.
This day, as were the past several, is inauspicious. Be cautious today with what you are willing to accept. The negative Chi of the past several days is beginning to turn for the better.
The bad readings for this day are the same as the bad readings for yesterday, 5/31, in addition, it is bad to crave attention, to get upset and make a scene, to try to be controlling, overbearing, willful, arrogant, boastful, or rebellious. In other words, if you are angry or upset, it is better to retreat than pick a fight. It is also bad to depend on anyone today. The unfavorable directions for this day are north, south, and west.
This day, on the other hand, is good for creative work, independence, calmness, optimism, and a good sense of individualism. The favorable directions are northeast, east, and northwest.
Tiger, the sign of this day, is the Traveling 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 travel, rearrange or clean up your home or workplace, and make positive moves in your career.
Tiger favors Tiger, Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Dragon, and Pig; is neutral toward Sheep, Rooster, Rat, and Ox; and clashes with Snake, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day is number 44, line 1.

Hexagram 44 is Gou, Meeting. The maiden is powerful. Don't marry.

Line 1 Nip evil in the bud. The zodiac sign for line 1, Ox, is void, meaning its action is negative. Ox is weak by the element of the season, therefore able to undermine. Ox, by the element of the hexagram, signifies your support, or in this case, undermining. Ox clashes with the signs of changing line, 4, therefore making it stronger, and is neutral toward the sign of the day, and in harmony with the sign of the month, thus enabling it to do mischief. It is the image of luxuriant woods, and a wish for harmony that is entirely inappropriate and misleading. It is inappropriate to lean on anyone today. The Wood of Wood Tiger day puts a dragon in line 1. This is auspicious. It says not to depend on anyone now, and not to be conned, because of your wish for support and approval, into believing something that is entirely false, but to act independently. This is really a day to rely on yourself, and to be creatively productive.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 5/31/16

5/31 is the day of Water Ox in the month of Water Snake. This is a harmonious combination. The day is both successful and extremely inauspicious. It means, evil has the upper hand. Be careful to avoid conflict. The inauspicious nature of the past few days will lift on this Thursday, the day of Rabbit.
Today's combination of Water Ox with Water Snake favors diligence and thrift. Do not spend what you don't have. Don't get taken in. The negative quality of this combination is selfish ambition, or greed. Avoid dealing with greedy people.
Taking any important action today is ill-advised, as such may bring legal entanglements, disputes, and trouble with small-minded people. Today's Chi brings dangers of loss of wealth, and acts of malice. This day is bad for signing contracts, making promises, getting into arguments, taking legal action, complaining, and gossiping.
The unfavorable directions are south, southwest, and northeast.
This day is good for seeing the doctor, routine work, careful management of finances, keeping quiet, and distant travel. The favorable directions are west, northwest, and north.
Ox, the sign of this day, is the Star of Art for Ox, Snake, and Rooster. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs, this is a good day for creative 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 28, line 4.

Hexagram 28 is Daguo, Great Passage. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It wants to move.

Line 4 The ridgepole is braced. Good luck. If you have ulterior motives, you will be frustrated. The zodiac sign of line 4, Pig, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies your support. Pig  is partly in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 1 and 2, and with the sign of the day, but clashes with the sign of the month. It is not productive. The Water of Water Ox day puts a worm in line 4. It is good to delay actions.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 5/30/16

5/30 is the day of Water Rat in the month of Water Snake. This is a harmonious combination. The day, however is considered dangerous and inauspicious, so negative meanings should be given more weight. The combination favors speculation, but contains a Knife Blade and Robbing Star, cautioning against impatience and anger, and being taken unfair advantage of, or even robbed.
This day, being inauspicious, is bad for any important activity, as such can bring injuries, losses of money, and domestic discord. The unfavorable directions are east, south, and west.
This day is good for divination, studies, metaphysics, religious activities, and art; also social events, and traveling. The favorable directions are northeast, north, and southwest.
Rat, the sign of the day, 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 for romantic affairs.
Rat is also 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 for making progress in your work.
Rat favors, Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Pig, and Ox; 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, using the King Wen method, is number 9, line 1.

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

Line 1 Returning to yourself is blameless. The zodiac sign of line 1, Rat, is weak by the element of the season, and by the element of the hexagram, signifies what and who supports and cares for you. Rat is mostly in harmony with the signs of changing lines, 5 and 6, and with the signs of the day and month. Use caution to prevent loss. Don't trust wrong people. The Water of Water Rat day puts a tortoise in line 1, suggesting someone draining you, taking unfair advantage of you, or stealing from you. On the other hand, stealing may precipitate ruin.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 5/29/16

5/29 is the day of Metal Pig in the month of Water Snake. This is a partly harmonious combination. It favors diligence, simplicity, and stability.
Destructive energies are strong this day. It is an inauspicious day.
The energies of this day attract small-minded people, legal problems, losses of wealth, and dangers of illness. The advice is to do nothing important, or take no important action this day. The unfavorable directions are southeast, south, and northwest.
This day is good, however, for trustworthy, forthright, virtuous conduct, and discipline; also divination, retreating, and solitude. The favorable directions are southwest and northeast.
Pig, the sign of this day, 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 for making progress in your work and cleaning your house. But, considering the inauspicious nature of the day, don't travel unless it is unavoidable.
Pig favors Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger, Rat, and Ox; is neutral toward Dragon, Horse, Rooster, and Dog; and clashes with Pig, Sheep, and Monkey.
The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 62, line 4.

Hexagram 62 is Xiaoguo, Narrow Pass. Small things can be done, not great things. The flying bird brings the message that it is good to stay below, not strive upward.

Line 4 No blame. To go out is dangerous. Be on guard. Don't act. Persevere. Don't try to force anything. The zodiac sign for line 4, Horse, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies challenges, enemies, or demands. Horse is neutral toward the sign of the day, and in harmony with the sign of the month. Seek to avoid. The Metal of Metal Pig day puts a raven in line 4. There is danger of quarreling and fighting.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 5/28/16

5/28 is the day of Metal Dog in the month of Water Snake. This is a harmonious combination. It favors those who aspire and persevere.
This day is good for socializing, creative work, teaching, and medicine. The favorable directions are north, east, south, and west.
This day is bad for problematic romantic affairs involving impatience, jealousy, violence, and vengeance. It is also bad for financial mismanagement; also for starting renovations, starting construction, moving house, starting a new business, traveling, weddings, and burials. There may also be risks of injuries. This is an inauspicious day. The unfavorable directions are southeast and southwest.
Dog, the sign of this day, 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 49, line 4.

Hexagram 49 is Ge, Revolution. You are believed on your day. Success comes with perseverance.

Line 4 You have to be in the right place at the right time to make the changes you want to make. The zodiac sign for line 4, Pig, is weak by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies those with whom you associate. Pig is neutral toward the sign of the day, and clashes with the sign of the month. There is no sense in going against the laws of fortune. The Metal of Metal Dog day puts a raven in line 4. It warns of jealousy, tale bearing, and quarreling. The advice is to chill.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 5/27/16

5/27 is the day of Earth Rooster in the month of Water Snake. This is a partly discordant combination. It favors giving, caring, enduring hardships, and activities or research in philosophy and spiritual enrichment. It also gives the ability to turn difficult conditions around to advantage.
This day is good for making money, productivity, creativity, inventiveness, studying, teaching, nursing, medicine, research, publishing, metaphysics, meditation, and art. The favorable directions are southwest, north, and northeast.
This day is bad for disturbing the ground by ground breaking, digging, and burials; also bad for marriage, moving house, and beginning renovations. The unfavorable directions are northwest, southeast, and east.
Rooster, the sign of this day, 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 romantic affairs.
Rooster is the Commanding Star for Snake, Rooster, and Ox. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three, this is a good day for being proactive in your career.
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 51, line 6.

Hexagram 51 is Zhen, Thunder. Success. It is startling. People laugh uneasily. The thunder frightens everyone for a hundred miles around, but he does not drop the sacrificial spoon and chalice.

Line 6 advises staying calm today, even if conditions upset or frighten you. Trying to fix it now can make it worse. The zodiac sign for line 6, Dog, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies money, or object(s) of your desire. Dog is partly in harmony and discord with the signs of changing line, 4, and with the signs of the day and month. It shows wealth, or what it is that you want, properly attained. The Earth of Earth Rooster day puts a worm in line 6. Obstacles must be dealt with patiently.
This is not an auspicious day. Maintain stability.

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Chinese astrological I Ching reading: 5/26/16

5/26 is the day of Earth Monkey in the month of Water Snake. This is a discordant combination. It can bring about unexpected upsets or reversals. It warns about potential health problems, especially if you are weak or getting run down. The combination favors teaching, psychic work, astrology, metaphysics, medicine, research and investigation, detective work, behind the scenes work, and what does not require much contact with others. It also allows you to turn difficult situations around to your advantage.
This day is good for commerce, making money, and studying. Lucky directions are south and northwest.
This day is bad for starting renovations, traveling, moving house, marriage, and burials. Ignoring these precautions may bring disputes, eventual legal entanglements, and harm to children. Unlucky directions are east, west, and southwest. The day is generally inauspicious, and advises caution.
Monkey, the sign of this day, 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 has special meaning for you. Considering how ill advised it is to travel, start renovations, or move house, the energy is best limited to making progress in work.
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 14, line 3.

Hexagram 14 is Dayou, Great Possession. Great success.

Line 3 warns not to indulge in pretense. The zodiac sign of line 3, Dragon, is strong by the element of the season, and, by the element of the hexagram, signifies that which supports you, i.e., food, medicine, home, clothing, education. It also signifies those who care for you, especially parents, doctors, teachers, and care givers. Dragon is partly in harmony, partly in discord with the signs of changing line, 4, and in harmony with the signs of the day and month. It suggests diligence and discernment pay off. The Earth of Earth Monkey day puts a tiger in line 3. This is very destructive. A pretentious and unrealistic attitude tempts disaster.

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