Complete Guide to Chinese Horoscopes
The Chinese horoscope represents a tradition more than 2,000 years old. It lasts for twelve years, with each year featuring a different symbolic animal. Ancient Chinese beliefs, which persist to the current day, hold that the year of one's birth has a significant effect on one's character, which relates to the features of that year's symbolic animal.

For example, a person born during the year of the mouse will be smart and wealthy, which are characteristics attributed to the mouse. Likewise, a person born in the year of the ox will be hardworking and down-to-earth, while a person born in the year of the tiger will be majestic and fierce.

There are further levels of refinement to the Chinese horoscope cycle, based on beliefs related to the ancient divination text, Classic of Changes (I Ching), the Five Elements Theory (metal, wood, water, fire, earth), yin and yang, and the Ten Celestial Stems and Twelve Terrestrial Branches. These concepts, fundamental in China, are explained in this book, giving a fuller understanding of the Chinese zodiac, as well as an insight into Chinese culture.

Today, a vast number of people around the world believe their zodiac animal influences their hearts, minds, fortunes and relationships. Do you know to which symbolic animal you belong, according to the year of your birth? And do you know the element and other nuances of the forces that rule your particular birth year? This knowledge can guide you in every step of life, helping you to answer such important questions as: Who is a good partner? What kind of job is most suitable? Get to know yourself better with this handy guide.

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Complete Guide to Chinese Horoscopes
The Chinese horoscope represents a tradition more than 2,000 years old. It lasts for twelve years, with each year featuring a different symbolic animal. Ancient Chinese beliefs, which persist to the current day, hold that the year of one's birth has a significant effect on one's character, which relates to the features of that year's symbolic animal.

For example, a person born during the year of the mouse will be smart and wealthy, which are characteristics attributed to the mouse. Likewise, a person born in the year of the ox will be hardworking and down-to-earth, while a person born in the year of the tiger will be majestic and fierce.

There are further levels of refinement to the Chinese horoscope cycle, based on beliefs related to the ancient divination text, Classic of Changes (I Ching), the Five Elements Theory (metal, wood, water, fire, earth), yin and yang, and the Ten Celestial Stems and Twelve Terrestrial Branches. These concepts, fundamental in China, are explained in this book, giving a fuller understanding of the Chinese zodiac, as well as an insight into Chinese culture.

Today, a vast number of people around the world believe their zodiac animal influences their hearts, minds, fortunes and relationships. Do you know to which symbolic animal you belong, according to the year of your birth? And do you know the element and other nuances of the forces that rule your particular birth year? This knowledge can guide you in every step of life, helping you to answer such important questions as: Who is a good partner? What kind of job is most suitable? Get to know yourself better with this handy guide.

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Complete Guide to Chinese Horoscopes

Complete Guide to Chinese Horoscopes

by Weijian Zheng
Complete Guide to Chinese Horoscopes

Complete Guide to Chinese Horoscopes

by Weijian Zheng

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Overview

The Chinese horoscope represents a tradition more than 2,000 years old. It lasts for twelve years, with each year featuring a different symbolic animal. Ancient Chinese beliefs, which persist to the current day, hold that the year of one's birth has a significant effect on one's character, which relates to the features of that year's symbolic animal.

For example, a person born during the year of the mouse will be smart and wealthy, which are characteristics attributed to the mouse. Likewise, a person born in the year of the ox will be hardworking and down-to-earth, while a person born in the year of the tiger will be majestic and fierce.

There are further levels of refinement to the Chinese horoscope cycle, based on beliefs related to the ancient divination text, Classic of Changes (I Ching), the Five Elements Theory (metal, wood, water, fire, earth), yin and yang, and the Ten Celestial Stems and Twelve Terrestrial Branches. These concepts, fundamental in China, are explained in this book, giving a fuller understanding of the Chinese zodiac, as well as an insight into Chinese culture.

Today, a vast number of people around the world believe their zodiac animal influences their hearts, minds, fortunes and relationships. Do you know to which symbolic animal you belong, according to the year of your birth? And do you know the element and other nuances of the forces that rule your particular birth year? This knowledge can guide you in every step of life, helping you to answer such important questions as: Who is a good partner? What kind of job is most suitable? Get to know yourself better with this handy guide.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781602201538
Publisher: Shanghai Press
Publication date: 10/20/2015
Series: Contemporary Writers Series
Edition description: 1st Edition
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 8.20(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Zheng Weijian received his Ph.D. degree from China's Renmin University in 1992. His research focuses on non-rational philosophy, including the culture of Chinese horoscopes and the Classic of Changes (I Ching). Among his publications are The Secret Code of Luck—Happy Geomancy, Good Luck Is Brought by Prosperous Geomancy, and several other works.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

1 What Is My Animal Sign? 13

2 The Compatibility 15

3 The Five Elements 21

4 The Colors 23

5 The Numbers 25

6 The Directions 28

Chapter 1 The Rat 29

1 Life Path 31

2 Personality 31

3 Profession 31

4 Love and Marriage 32

5 The Luck of Wealth 35

6 Overall Fortunes of the Rat in Different Animal Years 35

7 Overall Fortunes of the Rat Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 37

8 Overall Fortunes of the Rat Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 38

9 Overall Fortunes of the Rat Born in Different Hours 43

Chapter 2 The Ox 45

1 Life Path 47

2 Personality 47

3 Profession 47

4 Love and Marriage 48

5 The Luck of Wealth 52

5 Overall Fortunes of the Ox in Different Animal Years 52

6 Overall Fortunes of the Ox Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 53

7 Overall Fortunes of the Ox Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 55

8 Overall Fortunes of the Ox Born in Different Hours 59

Chapter 3 The Tiger 61

1 Life Path 63

2 Personality 63

3 Profession 63

4 Love and Marriage 65

5 The Luck of Wealth 67

6 Overall Fortunes of the Tiger in Different Animal Years 67

7 Overall Fortunes of the Tiger Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 69

8 Overall Fortunes of the Tiger Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 72

9 Overall Fortunes of the Tiger Born in Different Hours 74

Chapter 4 The Rabbit 77

1 Life Path 79

2 Personality 79

3 Profession 79

4 Love and Marriage 80

5 The Luck of Wealth 83

6 Overall Fortunes of the Rabbit in Different Animal Years 85

7 Overall Fortunes of the Rabbit Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 86

8 Overall Fortunes of the Rabbit Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 87

9 Overall Fortunes of the Rabbit Born in Different Hours 91

Chapter 5 The Dragon 93

1 Life Path 95

2 Personality 95

3 Profession 95

4 Love and Marriage 97

5 The Luck of Wealth 99

6 Overall Fortunes of the Dragon in Different Animal Years 100

7 Overall Fortunes of the Dragon Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 103

8 Overall Fortunes of the Dragon Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 104

9 Overall Fortunes of the Dragon Born in Different Hours 108

Chapter 6 The Snake 109

1 Life Path 111

2 Personality 111

3 Profession 111

4 Love and Marriage 113

5 The Luck of Wealth 115

6 Overall Fortunes of the Snake in Different Animal Years 115

7 Overall Fortunes of the Snake Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 118

8 Overall Fortunes of the Snake Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 119

9 Overall Fortunes of the Snake Born in Different Hours 123

Chapter 7 The Horse 125

1 Life Path 127

2 Personality 127

3 Profession 127

4 Love and Marriage 128

5 The Luck of Wealth 131

6 Overall Fortunes of the Horse in Different Animal Years 132

7 Overall Fortunes of the Horse Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 133

8 Overall Fortunes of the Horse Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 135

9 Overall Fortunes of the Horse Born in Different Hours 139

Chapter 8 The Sheep 141

1 Life Path 143

2 Personality 143

3 Profession 143

4 Love and Marriage 143

5 The Luck of Wealth 146

6 Overall Fortunes of the Sheep in Different Animal Years 146

7 Overall Fortunes of the Sheep Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 148

8 Overall Fortunes of the Sheep Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 151

9 Overall Fortunes of the Sheep Born in Different Hours 153

Chapter 9 The Monkey 155

1 Life Path 157

2 Personality 157

3 Profession 157

4 Love and Marriage 158

5 The Luck of Wealth 161

6 Overall Fortunes of the Monkey in Different Animal Years 161

7 Overall Fortunes of the Monkey Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 164

8 Overall Fortunes of the Monkey Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 165

9 Overall Fortunes of the Monkey Born in Different Hours 169

Chapter 10 The Rooster 171

1 Life Path 173

2 Personality 173

3 Profession 173

4 Love and Marriage 174

5 The Luck of Wealth 178

6 Overall Fortunes of the Rooster in Different Animal Years 178

7 Overall Fortunes of the Rooster Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 179

8 Overall Fortunes of the Rooster Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 180

9 Overall Fortunes of the Rooster Born in Different Hours 185

Chapter 11 The Dog 187

1 Life Path 189

2 Personality 189

3 Profession 189

4 Love and Marriage 189

5 The Luck of Wealth 194

6 Overall Fortunes of the Dog in Different Animal Years 194

7 Overall Fortunes of the Dog Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 195

8 Overall Fortunes of the Dog Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 196

9 Overall Fortunes of the Dog Born in Different Hours 200

Chapter 12 The Pig 201

1 Life Path 203

2 Personality 203

3 Profession 203

4 Love and Marriage 205

5 The Luck of Wealth 207

6 Overall Fortunes of the Pig in Different Anima) Years 207

7 Overall Fortunes of the Pig Born in Different Months by the Lunar Calendar 209

8 Overall Fortunes of the Pig Born on Different Days by the Lunar Calendar 212

9 Overall Fortunes of the Pig Born in Different Hours 214

Appendix: Dates of the Chinese Dynasties 216

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