Simple Chinese Astrology

By Damian Sharp

Book Overview

A basic introduction to the ancient system of astrology based on the Chinese lunar calendar from the author of Simple Feng Shui.

Introduced by the emperor Huang Ti between 2700 and 2600 B.C.E., Chinese astrology is based on the culture's lunar calendar, which is made up of five cycles of twelve years each, with a complete cycle taking sixty years. According to legend, Buddha summoned all the animals to come to him before he departed earth, but only twelve came to pay their respects. To honor them, he named a year after each animal in the order that they appeared: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar. These became the twelve astrological signs that determine your personality, behavior, and proclivities according to the year and time of day you were born.

This age-old practice tells you what to expect--in life, career, and romance--in the coming years. Featuring illustrations and tables, this guide makes this exacting science and art of divination and personal analysis accessible to Western readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573242616
• ISBN13: 9781573242615
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Red Wheel
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

An invaluable metaphysical resource for astrologers.

Readers of Damian Sharp's Simple Chinese Astrology will learn how to discover the best year for investments, the most compatible zodiac sign for themselves, and make predications for the year to come. This compendium of astrological insights reveals how to divine the horoscopes of corporations, countries, marriages, and contracts. Simple Chinese Astrology is an invaluable metaphysical resources for discovering love, happiness, and success under the stars and is a highly recommended addition to any personal or professional astrology reference library.

An excellent introductory survey.

Chinese astrology is based on the lunar calendar and reveals and elements which define personalities and behavior: this surveys the basics of the Chinese astrological figures and signs, with chapters covering sub-sets of each figure and outlining different years for the character. An excellent survey.