Chinese Astrology
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The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
TraditionalAn in-depth exploration of the 12 zodiac animals: personality, strengths, weaknesses, compatibilities, hours, and the legend of the Great Race.
The 5 Elements: Wu Xing and Chinese Astrology
TraditionalThe Wu Xing — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. The productive and controlling cycles, how elements modify animal personality, your element by birth year, and yin/yang variants.
Yin and Yang: Polarity in Chinese Astrology
TraditionalYin and Yang in Chinese astrology: which animals are yin, which are yang, polar years, the balance principle, role in the Four Pillars, and connection to Taoist cosmology.
Animal Compatibility: San He, Liu He and Clashes
TraditionalThe 4 San He compatibility triangles, the 6 Liu He harmonies, the 6 clashes, the 3 San Xing punishments, secret friends. Love, friendship and business compatibility.
BaZi: The Four Pillars of Destiny
TraditionalA deep dive into BaZi, the advanced Chinese astrology system. Four pillars, Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the Day Master concept.
Chinese Astrology and Career: Finding Your Professional Path
TraditionalProfessional guidance through Chinese astrology. Each animal's strengths, the five elements' influence on work style, BaZi career basics, and how Chinese astrology is used in East Asian business.
The 60-Year Cycle: The Jiazi and the Great Chinese Calendar
TraditionalThe sexagenary Jiazi cycle: how 12 animals x 5 elements x 2 polarities create 60 unique combinations. Its historical, cultural, and personal significance.
Chinese vs Western Astrology: A Detailed Comparison
TraditionalIn-depth comparison of the two great world astrological traditions. Bases, cycles, elements, philosophies, predictive approaches, and complementarity.
Chinese Astrology and Neurodiversity: The 5 Elements as a Mirror of Atypical Profiles
TraditionalThe 5 Elements and ND profiles: Wood/ADHD energy, Water/HSP depth, Fire/HPI intensity, Metal/ASD precision, Earth/grounding. Animals and ND tendencies. Yin/Yang balance for neurodivergent energy management. BaZi and seasonal self-care.
Reading Your BaZi Chart: A Step-by-Step Guide
TraditionalHow to get and read a BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny) chart: the 4 pillars, the Day Master, element balance, Luck Cycles, and common beginner mistakes.
The Chinese Luni-Solar Calendar: What Is Your Real Animal Sign?
TraditionalThe Chinese calendar is not Gregorian. If you were born in January or February, your animal sign may be different from what you think. Lichun, Lunar New Year, BaZi: the complete guide to finding your true sign.
Health and the Five Elements: Organs, Emotions, Seasons, and Nutrition
TraditionalEach of the 5 Elements governs organs, emotions, seasons, and health patterns. Wood: liver/gallbladder, anger, spring. Fire: heart, joy, summer. Earth: spleen, worry. Metal: lungs, grief. Water: kidneys, fear. A practical guide to holistic health through Traditional Chinese Medicine.