July 2021 I Ching Horoscopes

Pisces

Your July trigrams are Li (Fire) over K’un (Earth) and the hexagram is called Chin or Progress. It is very natural to want to see measurable evidence of progress whether in personal development or of a project you are engaged in. It is too easy to become full of doubt or even self pity when no progress seems to be happening. This hexagram is seen as an image of the sun rising above the earth; Sunrise is a wow moment when the movement is obvious but movement is always happening even when it is not as obvious. K’un represents the firm foundation you have built. Don’t lose your faith in the ultimate goal even if progress is not obvious. K’un invites you to be receptive to everything. Li in encouraging you to use your intelligence and some sound judgement. The steps along the way are as important as the actual goal.

Aries

Your July trigrams are K’un (Earth) over K’un (Earth) and the hexagram is called K’un or The Receptive. All this earth (yin energy) may feel opposed to your natural fiery (yang) energy but its worth remembering life is all about balance. Now is not the time to be impulsive. Although you are a natural leader, July is a month when you need to follow and learn from others or maybe from your own mistakes. Emotions may be running high and you need to respect that others feelings are valid even if you feel their view point is wrong. K’un is asking you to be receptive to others words and feelings. K’un rules ants who achieve everything as a group – by cooperating. You will achieve more in July if you cooperate than if you try to blaze your own trail.

Taurus

Your July trigrams are K’an (Water) over Sun (Wind) and the hexagram is called Ching or The Well. If you have questions that you feel need to be answered this hexagram is asking you why you need to know and more importantly how you will feel if you don’t get the expected or wanted answer. K’an is warning you about the danger of allowing yourself to be trapped by rigid ideas. Sun is encouraging you to to be softer in your response . July is a month when new things will open up if you ask the right questions, for the right reasons and are prepared to accept the answers. Sun is about persistence so if the answer is ‘not yet’ you also need to be patient and accept that. A well is often very deep, reminding you it takes time and effort to get to the bottom of it.

Gemini

Your July trigrams are Tui (Lake) over K’un (Earth) and the hexagram is called Ts’ui or gathering together. July is a month when you may find yourself trying to organise people and it may well feel like trying to herd cats or get water to flow uphill! You may not think you are a natural leader but in reality all you have to do is be yourself and talk to them. K’un represents emotions especially situations where groups of people can be swayed emotionally. K’un is a feminine creativity so don’t be afraid to be in contact with your feminine side. Tui rules the mouth and is letting you know you will find the right words to get things going the right way. But Tui also rules joy and is gently telling you its OK to let you inner child out to play or the combination or earth and water will form a muddy mess that will be a real struggle for your airy nature.

Cancer

Your July Trigrams are Chen (Thunder) over Sun (Wind) and the hexagrams is called Heng or Duration. As a water sign Chen’s thunder has potential to be very disruptive. And your imagination may well make this seem and feel very hostile. But Sun also known as the gentle is asking you to be kind to yourself and let yourself go with the flow. Chen rules the feet; Sun rules the legs and together they are saying trust us – just keep going one step at a time. Don’t let your imagination run away with you. Chen signals a new beginning – a pleasant surprise. Sun is also reminding you to use your intellect and not let your emotions run away with you. However long it takes this is leading you to new exciting things. Change isn’t always bad.

Leo

Your July trigrams are Ken (Mountain) over K’an (Water) and the hexagram is called Meng or Youthful Folly. Ken is about stillness – something as a fixed sign you are not uncomfortable with. But K’an’s water does not fit well with your fiery sign. You have something you need to learn in July and it may not be a comfortable lesson. Your instinct may well be to resist it but K’an is warning you that would be a mistake. K’an is about restriction and you will remain restricted until you take on board the lesson you need to learn. Ken is about reflection and spiritual growth. K’an is about letting go of ideas and thoughts that no longer serve you – however hard it is to recognise things have changed and you need to change with them.

Virgo

Your July trigrams are Tui (Lake) over Li (Fire) and the hexagram is called Ko or Revolution. You may either be going through a time that is revolutionary for you or are stuck and this hexagram is telling you that you need a revolution to get get things moving again. There is something you need to understand to get the correct perspective on what is going on. With understanding comes compassion and that could be compassion for someone else or for yourself. Tui is about truth and rules the eyes. Li is about clarity and affection and rules the mouth. There are things you need to see and understand and words you need to say. Don’t worry about saying the wrong thing. Speak from the heart. The water and fire energies of these trigrams may not feel comfortable to your earthy practical nature but sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone is necessary.

Libra

Your July trigrams are Chen (Thunder) over K’un (Earth) and the hexagram is called Yu or Enthusiasm. The sub heading for this chapter is ‘The path of least resistance is non-resistance.’ Sometimes going with the flow can be uncomfortable but will get you to a better place. Chen indicates a change is necessary and your best course of action is to do nothing but just wait and see how things work out. You may well need to confront something or someone you have been avoiding. K’un is asking you to be cautious, maybe even humble and give yourself some time to reflect on how things have worked so far. Don’t underestimate your influence over others. Your words can have consequences. Think before you speak. But trust that this change is for the better – however suspicious you feel about it!

Scorpio

Your July trigrams are Ch’ien (Heaven) over Ch’ien (Heaven) and the hexagram is called Ch’ien – The creative. This hexagram is pure fiery yang energy – dynamic, powerful, full of movement and could easily be extinguished by your natural fixed water nature. Water has its own power too of course but the message of this hexagram is don’t use it. Chien is trying to help you see the truth of a situation. Something is hidden and and you need to see and understand that before you do anything. You need all the facts before you act. But you also need to remember that facts are fixed – truth is an interpretation of facts and your interpretation may be wrong. Ch’ien rules the mind and wisdom. Don’t let strong emotions cloud your judgement.

Sagittarius

Your July trigrams are K’am (Water) over Ch’ien (Heaven) and the hexagram is called Hsu or Waiting. Waiting is not something that you find easy – especially when there is an important event coming up – possibly one that involves you in a key role. Waiting gives you too much time to worry, to imagine how it will go, and possibly to plan and replan what you are going to say/do. Ch’ien is telling you the creative energy is with you and helping you. K’an is warning you that not to fall into the trap of self doubt and self sabotage. Keep in mind the old saying – ‘whether you think you can or you can’t you are right.’ Logically you KNOW this is something you can do. Ch’ien is telling you to use that logic and wisdom. K’an is telling you to let go go doubt. All you need to do to succeed is to be you. You are enough.

Capricorn

Your July trigrams are Ken (Mountain) over Tui (Lake) and the hexagram is called Sun or Decrease. July is a month when you have to accept that you can’t always change things. However justified strong feelings are they are not helping you see what your next step needs to be. Ken is all about stillness and reflection. Tui is about joy and beauty – freeing your inner child. What needs to decrease for you in July is the feeling that you should be doing something. In July you need to practice being in the now, enjoying what you have now and not worrying about the future. See what step is possible now and take it. Mountains can only be climbed one step at a time and you only need to see the next step. Trust that you will get to the top.

Aquarius

Your July trigrams are Chen (Thunder) over Li (Fire) and the hexagram is called Feng or Abundance. Thunder, lightning and fire all have a strong relationship too and need air. Your airy nature may well feel energised by all that is going on around you in July. There will almost be too many opportunities to do things and help people. Choose your causes well because the bad news is that this empowerment won’t last for that long. Both Chen and Li represent strong but brief bursts of energy. Chen indicates an improvement in an ongoing situation is possible but the window to act is not large so don’t wait. Chen also rules communication. Li rules the eyes – make sure you look at things properly – read letters and emails to the end. But above all Li is about affection. Whatever you do if you act from a point of love and affection you will be ok.