Year of the Rat- Hexagram #31  ”Wooing”  (Lake over Mountain) This is the image of a nourishing lake nestled at the summit of a mountain.  The lake creates a more inviting spot than a pointed peak. The same is true for an open mind. You attract people by being open to them.  Snakes and Sheep may oppose your views.  Hear them out.

Year of the Ox- Hexagram #34  ”Great Strength”  (Thunder over Heaven) You are feeling powerful! This is the time to keep pushing. Do not waste this power by coasting. As you push, remember to mind your manners.  Do not tread on propriety just because you can, you will regret it later. Beware the Dragon.

Year of the Tiger- Hexagram #57  ”Gentle Penetration”  (Double Wood) The tree roots slowly penetrate the Forrest floor.  In time all must yield to their expansion.  Obey your superiors now and in time you will establish a foundation from which to rule.  This month the Monkey has the same hexagram.  Work together if you can.

Year of the Rabbit- Hexagram #44  ”Coming together”  (Heaven over Wood) This is the image of a sly woman.  She is angling to beat the boys at their own game.  She is disregarded as harmless and this is to her advantage.  She can then slip in and seize control when they least expect it. Play innocent if you want to get a foot in.  On the flip side, don’t ignore what you think are small concerns.  The Ox is sympathetic to your situation.

Year of the Dragon- Hexagram #51  ”Shock!”  (Double Thunder) This is grace under fire.  The outside situation is terrifying, but once a man has experienced the collapse of his world he no longer fears God.  There comes an inner calm and an ability to carry out his duty.  Let the Cock take what he needs.

Year of the Snake- Hexagram #32  ”Perseverance”  (Thunder over Wood) This is the image of the eldest daughter and the eldest son joining together.  It is a lasting union.  Times and circumstances may change but the principles that brought them together remain steadfast.  This month, the Sheep has the same hexagram.  You both want that which will endure.

Year of the Horse- Hexagram #35  ”Promotion”  (Fire over Earth) This is the image of the rising sun bringing light to your endeavors. Now that you can see, making progress is easy. Let the Pig in your family fend for himself, its the only way he’ll ever learn.

Year of the Sheep- Hexagram #32  ”Perseverance”  (Thunder over Wood) This is the image of the eldest daughter and the eldest son joining together.  It is a lasting union.  Times and circumstances may change but the principles that brought them together remain steadfast.  This month, the Snake has the same hexagram.  You both want that which will endure.

Year of the Monkey- Hexagram #57  ”Gentle Penetration”  (Double Wood) The tree roots slowly penetrate the Forrest floor.  In time all must yield to their expansion.  Obey your superiors now and in time you will establish a foundation from which to rule.  This month the Tiger has the same hexagram.  Work together if you can. <

Year of the Cock- Hexagram #40  ”Deliverance”  (Thunder over Water) The storm breaks building tensions and you are now free to get back to your life. Tie up loose ends quickly and grant forgiveness wherever possible so as not to get roped back into the conflict. Don’t blame the Dragon for what is outside his control. No end zone dances.

Year of the Dog- Hexagram #28  ”Weight Limit Exceeded”  (Lake over Wood) The situation is heavy.  There is not proper support.  Get out before this thing collapses.  Forming an alliance with an unlikely Rat will give you strength.

Year of the Pig- Hexagram #4  ”Youthful Folly”  (Mountain over Water) This is the image of a gushing spring.  Quit asking others what to do. Forge ahead and figure it out as you go along.  You will make some mistakes but this is the time to make them as you will be forgiven. Don’t be jealous of the Cock.

Consult with Nota