October 2020 I Ching Horoscopes

Pisces

Your October trigrams are K’un (Earth) over K’un (Earth) and the hexagram is called K’un – the receptive. Pisces is a mutable water sign and all this earth could cause problems. It may well muddy your personal waters if you let it. But forewarned is forearmed and you are being warned to make sure you listen to your intuitive inner voice. K’un is feminine, intuitive, nourishing and rules the belly. Don’t ignore your gut feelings especially if they are telling you to go with the flow. A block may be a chance to rest up and give yourself some much needed selfcare. You may enjoy swimming but swimming against the tide takes energy you cannot spare right now.

Aries

Your October trigrams are Sun (Wood) over Ch’ien (Heaven) and the hexagram is called Hsiao Ch’u or the taming pool of small. However courageous you are and how determined you feel, circumstances are limiting what you can do this month. Sun rules the respiratory system, so take a deep breath, step back and take a look at the bigger picture. Ch’ien rules the pineal gland which is seen as the seat of all knowledge in wisdom in Chinese philosophy. So, use that knowledge to channel your efforts into the best approach. It may not be the approach you would take given a free choice but it’s the best you can do right now. Don’t get impatient.

Taurus

Your October trigrams are Li (Fire) over Tui (Lake) and the hexagram is called K’uei or Opposition/Misunderstanding. Taurus is a fixed earth sign so this hexagram of fire and water is not comfortable for you and you may be tempted to dig your heals in and be stubborn. This is not a good response to what is going on. Li is sometimes called ‘clinging fire’ and you may be tempted to cling on to an idea or thought that really you need to abandon. Li rules intelligence so use yours. Tui rules the mouth but think before you speak. Tui also rules joy and pleasure. October is a good time to relax and have fun. It will do you good. Selfcare is never selfish.

Gemini

Your October trigrams are Ken (mountain) over K’an (water) and the hexagram is called Meng or youthful folly. You are an air sign, with a personality to match, adaptable, and curious. Harness that curiosity because there are things you need to learn in October. Approach everything with an open mind. Ken rules the hands but is also about stillness. K’an represents a hidden danger and also rules the ears. The danger is you won’t really be listening to what someone else is trying to tell you or that you won’t listen to your inner intuition. Don’t presume a situation needs you to do anything. In fact don’t assume anything. Take some time to reflect and listen before you speak or act.

Leo

Your October trigrams are Ken (Mountain) over Chen(Thunder) and the hexagram is called I or Providing nourishment. Your sign is a fixed one so the change represented by Chen (sometimes called the arousing thunder) may be unsettling. Chen is warning you change is needed and Ken is asking you to reflect on things. We all have a comfort zone but sometimes its familiarity means we ignore the problems it is causing us. The nourishment in the hexagram name is ideas, thoughts, what we read, what we hear.  Chen is about communication; Ken is about stillness. This month you need to be still to listen and understand a new idea that may take you way out of your comfort zone but it’s time for change.

Virgo

Your October trigrams are Li (Fire) over Tui (Lake) and the hexagram is called K’uei or Opposition.  The message for October is there is a huge capacity for misunderstandings that may make you feel that everything and everyone is against you. It may go against your natural instincts but your best approach in October is to go with the flow and see what happens. Not everything needs to be hard work – trust others (and yourself!) to make good decisions. Li rules the eyes – make sure you are seeing things clearly. Tui rules the mouth. Remember Thumpers words from Bambi…  ‘If you can’t say nuthin nice, don’t say nuthin at all’. Not every situation needs your input.

Libra

Your October trigrams are Tui (Lake) over Chen (Thunder) and the hexagram is called Sui or following. Chen indicates a time of turbulence and change – maybe even shock.  But this should not prevent you from ‘standing in your truth’. Following means following what you know to be the right way even when others want you to do something different. You may get a new perspective on something – this is a good time to have the open minded approach of a child with no preconceptions or fear. Chen rules communication and Tui rules speech. Choose your words with care – they may reach further than you think or expect.

Scorpio

Your October trigrams are Tui (Lake) over Ch’ien (Heaven) and the hexagram is called Kuei or Breakthrough. Ch’ien is all about creativity and dynamism. When Ch’ien is influencing you, you are in the zone. The good news is Ch’ien is taking a hand to help you with some issues. Problems may not melt away but you will find the solutions. But Tui is warning you to take some time out to play and let others do things if they can. They may not do things YOUR way…but they get things done and that is the important thing.

Sagittarius

Your October trigrams are Tui (Lake) over K’un (Earth) and the hexagram is called Ts’ui or Gathering together. These trigrams (water and earth) do not sit well with your fire sign. After all mud doesn’t burn very well! But don’t let events extinguish your natural resilience and self confidence. You may find disagreement and opposition from people. You need to be receptive to what others may say but in the end you have to do what is best. You may not have made the progress you hoped. But be patient. Tui rules speech and a good phrase to remember is ‘engage brain before operating mouth’. Don’t say something you may regret later.

Capricorn

Your October trigrams are K’en (Mountain) over Sun (Wind) and the hexagram is called Ku or work on what has been spoiled. Sun is sometimes called ‘The gentleness’ and gentleness is what you need for yourself in October. Tradition is very important to you, but tradition for its own sake is just an empty ritual. Why you do something is as important as what you do. It may be a shock to learn that others don’t share your views on something cherished but this is not a time to get into an argument. K’en is about stillness, reflection, the spiritual peaks. Take a step back and a deep breath and focus on the really important issues. And don’t catastrophise! Remember frame every so called disaster with the words… ‘in 5 years time will this matter’?

Aquarius

Your October trigrams are Tui (Lake) one K’an (Water) and the hexagram is called K’un or Oppression/Exhaustion. It may feel as if the world is out to get you…but it’s not. K’an is sometimes called ‘The abyss’’ and it is warning of hidden dangers. For you the danger is you will bottle up all the emotions. There is nothing wrong in getting angry, frustrated and even having a cry! Tui is about fun, innocence, joy, even being childish. And sometimes children can see things in a much clearer way than us adults with all our pre-conceptions. Take time out to re-charge your batteries. There is nothing wrong in having fun.