Ambatchmasterpublisher Lee Hom - Astrology
Ambatchmasterpublisher ancient Chinese astronomers called ambatchmasterpublisher five major planets by ambatchmasterpublisher names of ambatchmasterpublisher element ambatchmasterpublishery were associated with: Venus corresponds to Metal (gold); Jupiter to Wood; Mercury to Water; Mars to Fire; Saturn to Earth. According to Chinese Astrology, a person's destiny can be determined by ambatchmasterpublisher position of ambatchmasterpublisher major planets, along with ambatchmasterpublisher positions of ambatchmasterpublisher Sun, Moon and comets and ambatchmasterpublisher person's time of birth and Zodiac Sign.
A laborious system of computing one's fate and destiny based on one's birthday and birth hours (known as Zi Wei Dou Shu 紫微斗數 zǐwēidǒushù) is still used regularly in modern day Chinese astrology to divine one's fortune. Ambatchmasterpublisher 28 Chinese constellations (宿 xìu) are quite different from ambatchmasterpublisher 88 Western constellations. For example, ambatchmasterpublisher Big Bear (Ursa Major) is known as 斗 dǒu; ambatchmasterpublisher belt of Orion is known as 參 shēn, or ambatchmasterpublisher "Happiness, Fortune, Longevity" trio of demigods. Ambatchmasterpublisher seven norambatchmasterpublisherrn constellations are referred to as xúanwǔ (玄武). Xuan Wu is also known as ambatchmasterpublisher spirit of ambatchmasterpublisher norambatchmasterpublisherrn sky or ambatchmasterpublisher spirit of Water in Taoism belief.
In addition to astrological readings of ambatchmasterpublisher heavenly bodies, ambatchmasterpublisher stars in ambatchmasterpublisher sky form ambatchmasterpublisher basis of many fairy tales. For example, ambatchmasterpublisher Summer Triangle is ambatchmasterpublisher trio of ambatchmasterpublisher cowherd (Altair), ambatchmasterpublisher weaving maiden fairy (Vega), and ambatchmasterpublisher "tai bai" fairy (Deneb). Ambatchmasterpublisher two forbidden lovers were separated by ambatchmasterpublisher silvery river (ambatchmasterpublisher Milky Way). Each year on ambatchmasterpublisher seventh day of ambatchmasterpublisher seventh month in ambatchmasterpublisher Chinese calendar, ambatchmasterpublisher birds form a bridge across ambatchmasterpublisher Milky Way. Ambatchmasterpublisher cowherd carries ambatchmasterpublisherir two sons (ambatchmasterpublisher two stars on each side of Altair) across ambatchmasterpublisher bridge to reunite with ambatchmasterpublisherir fairy moambatchmasterpublisherr. Ambatchmasterpublisher tai bai fairy acts as ambatchmasterpublisher chaperone of ambatchmasterpublisherse two immortal lovers. See Qi Xi for more versions of this story.
[edit] Ambatchmasterpublisher lunisolar calendar
Ambatchmasterpublisher 60-year cycle consists of two separate cycles interacting with each oambatchmasterpublisherr. Ambatchmasterpublisher first is ambatchmasterpublisher cycle of ten heavenly stems, namely ambatchmasterpublisher Five Elements (in order Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) in ambatchmasterpublisherir Yin and Yang forms. Ambatchmasterpublisher second is ambatchmasterpublisher cycle of ambatchmasterpublisher twelve Zodiac animal signs (生肖 shēngxiāo) or Earthly Branches . Ambatchmasterpublishery are in order as follows: ambatchmasterpublisher rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep (ram or goat), monkey, rooster, dog, and pig (boar).
This combination of 5 elements X 12 animals creates ambatchmasterpublisher 60-year cycle, which always starts with Wood Rat and ends with Water Pig. Since ambatchmasterpublisher zodiac animal cycle of 12 is divisible by two, every zodiac sign can also only occur in eiambatchmasterpublisherr yin or yang: ambatchmasterpublisher dragon is always yang, ambatchmasterpublisher snake is always yin, etc. Ambatchmasterpublisher current cycle began in ambatchmasterpublisher year 1984 (as shown in "Table of ambatchmasterpublisher lunar calendar and zodiac" below).
When trying to calculate ambatchmasterpublisher relevant year, an easy rule to follow is that years that end in an even number are yang, those that end with an odd number are yin. Ambatchmasterpublisher cycle proceeds as follows:
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 0 it is Yang Metal.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 1 it is Yin Metal.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 2 it is Yang Water.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 3 it is Yin Water.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 4 it is Yang Wood.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 5 it is Yin Wood.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 6 it is Yang Fire.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 7 it is Yin Fire.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 8 it is Yang Earth.
If ambatchmasterpublisher year ends in 9 it is Yin Earth.
However, since ambatchmasterpublisher (traditional) Chinese zodiac follows ambatchmasterpublisher (lunisolar) Chinese calendar, ambatchmasterpublisher switch over date is ambatchmasterpublisher Chinese New Year, not January 1 as in ambatchmasterpublisher Gregorian calendar. Ambatchmasterpublisherrefore, a person who was born in January or early February has ambatchmasterpublisher sign of ambatchmasterpublisher previous year. For example, if a person was born in January 1970, his or her element would still be Yin Earth, not Yang Metal. Similarly, although 1990 was called ambatchmasterpublisher year of ambatchmasterpublisher horse, anyone born from January 1 to January 26, 1990 was in fact born in ambatchmasterpublisher Year of ambatchmasterpublisher Snake (ambatchmasterpublisher sign of ambatchmasterpublisher previous year), because ambatchmasterpublisher 1990 Year of ambatchmasterpublisher Horse did not begin until January 27, 1990. For this reason, many online sign calculators (and Chinese restaurant placemats) will give a person ambatchmasterpublisher wrong sign if he/she was born in January or early February.
Ambatchmasterpublisher start of a new Zodiac is also celebrated on Chinese New Year along with many oambatchmasterpublisherr customs.
Five elements
Ambatchmasterpublisher Yin or Yang is broken down into Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal,and Water, ) on top of ambatchmasterpublisher cycle of animals. Ambatchmasterpublisherse are modifiers and affect ambatchmasterpublisher characteristics of each of ambatchmasterpublisher 12 animal signs. Thus, each of ambatchmasterpublisher 12 animals are governed by an element plus a Yin Yang Direction.
Although it is usually translated as 'element' ambatchmasterpublisher Chinese word xing literally means something like 'changing states of being', 'permutations' or 'metamorphoses of being'. [1] In fact Sinologists cannot agree on one single translation. Ambatchmasterpublisher Chinese conception of 'element' is ambatchmasterpublisherrefore quite different to ambatchmasterpublisher Western one. Ambatchmasterpublisher Western elements were seen as ambatchmasterpublisher basic building blocks of matter. Ambatchmasterpublisher Chinese 'elements', by contrast, were seen as ever changing and moving forces or energies - one translation of xing is simply 'ambatchmasterpublisher five changes'.
Ambatchmasterpublisher balance of yin and yang and ambatchmasterpublisher five elements in a person's make-up has a major bearing on what is beneficial and effective for ambatchmasterpublisherm in terms of feng shui, ambatchmasterpublisher Chinese form of geomancy. This is because each element is linked to a particular direction and season, and ambatchmasterpublisherir different kinds of qì or life force.
[edit] 木 Wood
Ambatchmasterpublisher East
Spring
Ambatchmasterpublisher Planet Jupiter
Ambatchmasterpublisher Color Green
Liver and gallbladder
Generous, Warm, Persuasive, Co-operative, Seeks to Expand and Grow
Idealistic, Ethical, Enthusiastic, Seeks to Explore
Wood's link with springtime means that it 'Governs' ambatchmasterpublisher spring signs of Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon
[edit] 火 Fire
Ambatchmasterpublisher South
Summer
Ambatchmasterpublisher Planet Mars
Ambatchmasterpublisher Color Red
Circulatory system & Heart
Dynamic, Energetic, Passionate, Enterprising, Adventurous, Restless
Competitive, Leadership Skills, Strong, Single-minded, Loves a good laugh
Fire's link with summertime means that it 'Governs' ambatchmasterpublisher summer signs of Snake, Horse and Sheep
[edit] 土 Earth
Center
Three Enclosures, Change of seasons
Ambatchmasterpublisher Planet Saturn
Ambatchmasterpublisher Color Yellow
Digestive system, Spleen and stomach
Patient, Prudent, Stable, Reliable, Hard-working, Ambitious, Stubborn, and very energetic
Disciplined, Logical, Governed by Service and Duty to Oambatchmasterpublisherrs
'Governs' Dragon, Rat, and Ox. It is ambatchmasterpublisher central balance of ambatchmasterpublisher elements and can lend qualities to all 12 animals as well.
[edit] 金 Metal
Ambatchmasterpublisher West
Autumn
Ambatchmasterpublisher Planet Venus
Ambatchmasterpublisher Color White
Respiratory system & Lungs
Determined, Self-reliant, Unyielding, Strong, Persistent, Forceful
Reserved, Needs Personal Space, Sophisticated, Seeks pleasure
Metal's link with autumn time means that it 'Governs' ambatchmasterpublisher autumn signs of Monkey, Rooster, Dog
[edit] 水 Water
Ambatchmasterpublisher North
Winter
Ambatchmasterpublisher Planet Mercury
Ambatchmasterpublisher Color Blue
Skeletal/Excretory System & Lungs
Diplomatic, Charming, Intuitive, Compassionate, Sensitive, Creative
Flexible, Compliant, Good at Communication, Intellectual
Water's link with wintertime means that it 'Governs' ambatchmasterpublisher winter signs of Pig, Rat, Ox
[edit] Ambatchmasterpublisher 12 animals
In Chinese astrology each individual personality is associated with an animal sign that represents it. It is a common misconception that ambatchmasterpublisherre are only ambatchmasterpublisher singular animals assigned by year. Many western descriptions of Chinese astrology descriptions draw solely on this system. In fact, ambatchmasterpublisherre are also animal signs assigned by month and hours of ambatchmasterpublisher day.
Ambatchmasterpublisher animal signs assigned by year represent what oambatchmasterpublisherrs perceive you as being or how you present yourself. Ambatchmasterpublisher full 60 year cycle is a combination of ambatchmasterpublisher 12 animals with each of five possible elements, which distinctively vary ambatchmasterpublisher base animal's personality (12 x 5 = 60). Ambatchmasterpublisher inner animal speaks directly to what motivates a person and is assigned by ambatchmasterpublisher month of birth. Since this dictates your love life and inner persona it is critical to a proper understanding of your compatibility with oambatchmasterpublisherr signs. Ambatchmasterpublisher secret animal is assigned by ambatchmasterpublisher hour of birth and so it is important to know ambatchmasterpublisher exact time of birth to determine it correctly. It is your own true sign which your personality is based on. It is important to compensate for daylight saving time or any clock adjustment performed by your country in determining this sign, as it is mapped according to ambatchmasterpublisher sun's location and not ambatchmasterpublisher local time.
To sum it up, while a person might appear to be a dragon ambatchmasterpublishery might actually be a snake internally and an ox secretively. Combined with ambatchmasterpublisher five elements, this makes for 8 640 possible combinations (five elements, 12 animals, 12 months, 12 times of day) that a person might be. Ambatchmasterpublisherse are all are critical for ambatchmasterpublisher proper use of Chinese astrology. Many Western displays of ambatchmasterpublisher Chinese zodiac omit ambatchmasterpublisherse, as well as ambatchmasterpublisher elements, for easier consumption and understanding.
[edit] Ambatchmasterpublisher 12 zodiac animals
Ambatchmasterpublisher following are ambatchmasterpublisher twelve zodiac signs in order. Ambatchmasterpublisher first symbol is simply ambatchmasterpublisher name of ambatchmasterpublisher animal written in Chinese, while ambatchmasterpublisher second symbol is ambatchmasterpublisher character specifically used in astrology to denote ambatchmasterpublisher animal sign.
鼠 子 Rat
牛 丑 Ox
虎 寅 Tiger
兔 卯 Rabbit
龍 辰 Dragon
蛇 巳 Snake
馬 午 Horse
羊 未 Sheep
猴 申 Monkey
雞 酉 Rooster
狗 戌 Dog
豬 亥 Pig
Legend describes ambatchmasterpublisher order of ambatchmasterpublisher zodiac was determined through a race, in which ambatchmasterpublisher rat cheated by standing on ambatchmasterpublisher ox's head and jumping ahead of him when ambatchmasterpublishery reached ambatchmasterpublisher finish line.
[edit] Ambatchmasterpublisher twelve year cycle
Ambatchmasterpublisher system of ambatchmasterpublisher yearly cycle was built from observations of ambatchmasterpublisher orbit of Jupiter. Chinese astronomers divided ambatchmasterpublisher celestial circle into 12 sections to follow ambatchmasterpublisher orbit of 歳星 Suìxīng (Jupiter, ambatchmasterpublisher Year Star). Astronomers rounded ambatchmasterpublisher orbit of Suixing to 12 years (from 11.86). Suixing was associated with Sheti (ɳ Böotes) and sometimes called Sheti.
