
Simple Chinese Astrology
Damian Sharp(Author)
Conari Press,U.S.
Published on 12. December 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-57324-261-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley, CA
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 179 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
299 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57324-261-5 (9781573242615)
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Person
Damian Sharp was born in Australia and was the recipient of two Literary Fellowship Awards from the Australian Council for the arts. He is also the author of Simple Feng Shui and Simple Chinese Astrology and has published short stories in periodicals such as the Chicago Review. He lives in San Francisco.
Suzanne White is the author of The New Chinese Astrology.