How now brown cow?

Todays title was once used as an elocution lesson and we are borrowing it to see what the day has in store, hence how now? Firstly, as brown is a colour associated with the earth element and cow another name for ox, it should come as no surprise that today, in an Earth Ox day.

The Chinese almanac which is said to indicate the flow of nature, also lists various factors which determine if the day is lucky or not. One of these is the “Harmonic” which today has fire. If you can play an instrument there is a natural tone for now, but most people, use one of fires’ main attributes, namely ACTION! So, perhaps you should just go for it.

Roof refers to the moon position as defined in the 28 Lunar Mansions, and that is not good for businesses opened today. However, the Twelve Palaces say it is good for opening, in all other directions. It is also good for , meditation, asking for blessings, taking a course, visiting friends, travelling, getting engaged or married, then emigrate, exchanging gifts, having an astrology choosing a doctor, reading, buy or make clothes, open a business and trade, refurbish home or office, move earth, buy land.

Ox days are usually good for Ox signs who have prominence, Roosters who gain much needed support and Snakes who can be quite innovative. It brings change to Sheep, Rabbit and Pig symbols, although being a Rabbit month this is unlikely. All other signs are neutral.

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Tomorrow is the start of the Dragon month and you can find out what your tendencies are for the month ahead. Especially, if you email and tell us what sign you are.

Until then - Have fun!

Salty Pig day?

Salty is a taste associated with the Water element and today is said to have definite porcine qualities being a Water Pig day. These include intelligence, so it is a good day to take a course or to dig and look for treasure like truffles or even lay foundations and build a new home. Of course, there are the more popular culinary pursuits and if these interest you more, you will be glad to know that it is also good to start a fire or have a BBQ. If doing so you will definitely find a “Salty Pig” useful as it is a high end condiment dispenser.

The Chinese almanac or Tong Shu also suggests planting seeds, opening a business or aligning a door as favourable activities today, but that’s because today marks the end of a cycle. Following these activities means that you are ready for the next 60 day cycle to start tomorrow. Pig is also a friend of the Rabbit and means that people born with this sign in their horoscope should be lucky in this Rabbit month and year. These include Emily Blunt, Keira Knightley, Amy Winehouse, Cheryl Tweedy, Carrie Underwood and Holly Valance.

Specifically, a Pig day brings wealth opportunities to the earth signs of Dragon, Sheep, Dog and Ox. Wood signs of Rabbit and Tiger will feel energised, whilst fire signs of Snake and Horse should feel empowered and gain recognition. That said, the Snake is clashed and may struggle today without the wood element which they can use by wearing green or light blue colours. Alternatively, as this element is also related to thinking forming a strategy for success also works. Metal signs of Monkey and Rooster should have quite a relaxing and creative day.

Until tomorrow – enjoy today!