Wednesday, August 16, 2000 · Lunar month 7, day 17
Chinese Zodiac Luck
August 16 · Year of the Dragon · Geng-chen, No. 17 of the 60-year cycle-
Rat Unlucky
The day's Wu (Horse) clashes with the Rat. Lie low and postpone big decisions.
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Ox Unlucky
Wu (Horse) harms the Ox. Beware of petty people and money leaks.
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Tiger Lucky
Fire trine with Wu (Horse). Things go smoothly; push your plans.
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Rabbit Neutral
Wu (Horse) breaks with the Rabbit. Plans may shift, so leave some slack.
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Dragon Neutral
No clash or harmony with the day's branch Wu (Horse). Business as usual.
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Snake Neutral
No clash or harmony with the day's branch Wu (Horse). Business as usual.
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Horse Neutral
Self-punishment day for the Horse. Moods may swing; stay relaxed.
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Goat Lucky
Wu (Horse) is in Six Harmony with the Goat. Good for teamwork and asking for help.
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Monkey Neutral
No clash or harmony with the day's branch Wu (Horse). Business as usual.
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Rooster Neutral
No clash or harmony with the day's branch Wu (Horse). Business as usual.
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Dog Lucky
Fire trine with Wu (Horse). Things go smoothly; push your plans.
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Pig Neutral
No clash or harmony with the day's branch Wu (Horse). Business as usual.
Based on how the day's earthly branch relates to each sign's branch (clash, six harmony, trine, punishment, harm, break). Folk tradition, for fun only.
On August 16
- 1942 The Holocaust: During the deportation of Jews from Slovakia, President Jozef Tiso gave a speech describing Jews as "parasites" and "the eternal enemy". ↗
- 1945 The Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong was liberated following the announcement of the surrender of Japan in World War II. ↗
- 1946 Widespread riots between Hindus and Muslims took place in Calcutta following the All-India Muslim League's call for an independent Pakistan. ↗
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